81 m. ago PICTORIAL: Tinubu Receives Akwa Ibom’s Highest Traditional Title

The Akwa Ibom State Council of Traditional Rulers has conferred President Bola Tinubu with the highest traditional title in the State – ‘Otuekong’, meaning Commander–in–Chief of Akwa Ibom State. The conferment was held Friday at the State House, Abuja. The President General, Nteyin Solomon Etuk, Okuibom Ibibio III, led the Akwa Ibom chiefs. The chiefs […]

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2 h. ago Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, Sultan announced that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. He […] The post Sultan Declares Saturday Day 1 Of Ramadan Fasting, Calls For Support Among Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

As lenders implement new charges March 1 Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has pegged the daily cash withdrawal from Automated Teller read more Standard Chartered Bank pegs daily ATM withdrawal at N70,000

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3 h. ago Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness

Tribune Online Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness As Muslims across Nigeria and the world begin the 2025 Ramadan fast, President Bola Tinubu has called on the faithful to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that the holy month represents. Ramadan: Tinubu urges Muslims to embrace piety, humility, selflessness Tribune Online

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3 h. ago As Ramadan Begins, Tinubu Assures Nigerians Of Economic Stability

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commence the 2025 Ramadan fasting season, urging them to embrace the core values of piety, humility, and selflessness that define the holy month. In a statement issued on Friday, the President expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting the faithful the […]

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4 h. ago Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja A farmers’ group, Green Revolution Farmers Feed the Nation Foundation (GRFFNF) has said it intends to cultivate 150,000 hectares of farmland in each of the six geopolitical zones across the country through its Green Rewards Farm Settlement initiative. The Director General of the group, Jonathan Okwudiri, who disclosed this at a […] The post Food insecurity: Farmers’ group to cultivate 900,000 hectares of land appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss

Tribune Online We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has stated that he has the mandate to transform Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria. He made this declaration on Tuesday, February 25, 2024, while hosting officials from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in his office in Abuja. Bishop […] We have mandate to change face of pilgrimage in Nigeria ­— NCPC boss Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute

By Daniel Kanu Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo’s legal team has issued a scathing rebuttal to allegations of unlawfully selling lands belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited, as contained in a petition filed by Arch-View Investments Limited at the Ogun State House of Assembly. In a strongly worded statement, signed by Dapo Opakunle, Ashimolowo’s lawyers categorically denied […] The post Pastor Ashimolowo slams defamation allegations, sets record straight on land dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan begins Saturday

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar. PUNCH Online reports that the Saudi Royal Court said Taraweeh prayer will be Read More

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6 h. ago Ramadan: Church Distributes Foodstuffs, Others To Needy Muslims In Kaduna

The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna, on Friday distributed food items to over 1,000 Muslims and Islamic schools in preparation for the 30-day Ramadan fasting period. General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Yohanna Buru while distributing the items at the Kano Road Central Mosque in Kaduna, explained that the […]

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6 h. ago Ramadan: Fasting Begins Saturday As Saudi Arabia Confirms Sighting Crescent Moon

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday. The Kingdom’s Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual […]

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7 h. ago Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State government may have joined its Anambra counterpart in the fight against traditionalists hiding under the cloak of tradition to defraud inocent residents as its State Council of traditional rulers after an emergency meeting held at the council secretariat ordered for the immediate dismantling of shrines belonging to native doctors […] The post Imo govt begins clampdown on non indigenous native doctors, shrines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1

Tribune Online Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 The Ologbotsere Descendants of Warri Kingdom have declared a traditional fasting period across Itsekiri land, set to commence tomorrow, Saturday, 1 March. Ologbotsere Descendants declare traditional fasting across Itsekiri land from March 1 Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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8 h. ago Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7

Tribune Online Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 ustice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the removed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, against the House and its new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, to Court adjourns hearing in Obasa’s suit against Lagos Assembly to March 7 Tribune Online

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8 h. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Ibadan Airport to close for 6 months over plans for upgrade – NCAA

By Chinelo Obogo The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a six-month closure of Ibadan Airport beginning in early March to facilitate comprehensive maintenance and upgrade works. In a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the decision was necessary […] The post Ibadan Airport to close for 6 months over plans for upgrade – NCAA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting 

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Participants from the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Thursday gathered in Kaduna to review their performances in project implementation of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL),  a World Bank-financed project designed to tackle the pressing issues of land degradation and climate change in Northern Nigeria […] The post World bank project: Northern States, FCT review performances in Kaduna meeting  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen

Tribune Online BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen The Supreme Court has declared the local government election held on October 5, 2024, by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission invalid. BREAKING: Supreme Court annuls Rivers LG election, sacks chairmen Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Rukayat Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja , has fixed March 7 , for hearing of all pending applications in the suit filed by former Speaker of the State House Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa had dragged the state government, the Assembly to court over what he termed as […] The post Lagos Speaker: Court fixes March 7 for hearing of all pending applications in Obasa’s suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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