5 h. ago Don’t Observe Ramadan As Formalities, Chief Imam Tells Muslim Faithful

The chief Imam of Abia State, Sheikh Ali Ukiwe, has urged the Muslim community in the state not to observe the Ramadan fast as mere formalities but to practice and live by its lessons always. Ukiwe spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, yesterday, as the period is approaching its end, stressing that they […]

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24 h. ago Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Monday, distributed food items to less privileged members of the Muslim community across the six Area Councils of the FCT.   This initiative, he said aligns with the FCT Administration’s longstanding […] The post Ramadan: Wike distributes 10,000 bags of rice, other items to less privileged in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Ramadan: Wike donates 10,000 bags of rice to Abuja community

The Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has donated 10,000 bags of 25kg of rice to religious bodies, groups and representatives of special needs schools, to mark the Holy month of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Chidi Amadi, during the distribution exercise in Gwagwalada on Monday, emphasised Read More

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3 d. ago Fin Insurance identifies with Muslims at fasting for national unity

The company believes that aligning with the Muslim Community in their prayers at this time will encourage them to pray read more Fin Insurance identifies with Muslims at fasting for national unity

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3 d. ago Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra

Tribune Online Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has pledged to support the Muslim community in Ogbaru by helping them build a central mosque. Ramadan: Rep Ogene pledges to build Central Mosque in Anambra Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Ramadan: Tinubu gifts Zamfara APC members 7,000 bags of rice

President Bola Tinubu donated 7,000 bags of rice to the All Progressives Congress members in Zamfara as a Ramadan package. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday. He said that the Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, inaugurated the distribution of the largesse on Read More

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5 d. ago FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Terlumun Utsev called for greater collaboration between religious institutions and government agencies to end open defecation in Nigeria by 2030. Professor Utsev made this call during an advocacy visit to the Murshid of the Abuja National Mosque, Prof. Shehu Ahmad Saeed Galadanci, with […] The post FG partners Abuja Muslim community to end open defecation in Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ramadan: Foundation launches ‘Iftar’ meal in five northern states

As part of its annual tradition, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is to commence the sharing of Iftar meals across selected mosques in five states across the North. A statement signed by Hon. Musa Aliyu, the North Central Regional Director, ABSFoundation and made available to the press in Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday, stated that Read More

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5 d. ago Ramadan: Dangote foundation donates 25,000 bags of rice to Bauchi residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated a total of 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which was provided to ease hardship during the Read More

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6 d. ago Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents

The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over […] The post Palliatives: Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to Lagos residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ramadan: Dangote Donates 25,000 Bags Of Rice To Bauchi Residents

A total of 25,000 of 10kg bags of rice were on Tuesday distributed to 20 local government areas and to some critical stakeholders, privileged and less-privileged members of the society in Bauchi State by the Aliko Dangote Foundation. The Group general Manager of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Ahmed Hashim presented the consignment to the Bauchi […]

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2 w. ago Foundation provides Ramadan meals to vulnerable communities in Abuja

A charity organisation, The Aisha Achimugu Foundation, has unveiled a 30-day Ramadan feeding initiative as part of efforts in extending a helping hand to the needy during the fasting period. A statement by the Programme Director, Kiema Ogunlana, on Wednesday, noted that through the feeding initiative, the foundation is committed to nourishing over 450 vulnerable Read More

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2 w. ago Ramadan: Foundation supports widows with foodstuff, cash in Niger

Tribune Online Ramadan: Foundation supports widows with foodstuff, cash in Niger The Nuhu Ango Foundation (NAF), a non-profit organisation, has supported no fewer than 60 widows with food items and cash donations to assist them during the Ramadan period. The donation was in honour of the founder of the foundation, the late Prof. Nuhu Ango. Hajiya Asabe Garba, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Resource Centre, Minna, and wife […] Ramadan: Foundation supports widows with foodstuff, cash in Niger Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Harmony in diversity: How Pobuna School strengthens Christian

As Pobuna Secondary Grammar School in Poka, Epe, Lagos, celebrates 55 years of academic excellence built on a unique Christian-Muslim partnership, CHIJIOKE IREMEKA examines how this collaboration has shaped the school’s legacy, and continues to influence its students and the wider community Penultimate weekend, Pobuna Secondary Grammar School, a product of Christian-Muslim partnership, became a Read More

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2 w. ago Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs

Tribune Online Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs A Bauchi-based charity organisation, ‘Wunti Al-khair Foundation’, has embarked on the distribution of rice to the less privileged Muslim communities across the 20 local governments of Bauchi State. Our correspondent reports that the distribution of the Ramadan support is being conducted in phases after its commencement with beneficiaries from Katagum, Zaki, Gamawa, and Giade Local […] Ramadan: Foundation donates rice to Muslims community in 20 Bauchi LGAs Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ramadan: Customs, foundation partner to provide support to widows

Tribune Online Ramadan: Customs, foundation partner to provide support to widows To commemorate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided the Oko Opo Foundation with 30 bags of 50kg rice which will be distributed to underprivileged widows and children in Ogun. Ramadan: Customs, foundation partner to provide support to widows Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition A few weeks after the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) declared that Bauchi State has the highest burden of U-5 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Nutrition Corners and gardens have been reintroduced in fifty Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in ten LGAs of the state. Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Abia Chief Imam Urges Muslims To Observe Ramadan Fast Faithfully

The chief Imam of Abia State, Sheik Ali Ukiwe, has urged the state’s Muslim community to observe Ramadan faithfully according to Islam’s teachings. Ukiwe spoke to LEADERSHIP in Umuahia, the state capital, saying observing the fast attracts Allah’s forgiveness of sins, blessings, and mercy upon the faithful. “I want them to use this month of […]

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3 w. ago CAN exhibiting double standards over Ramadan school closures — MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has issued a rebuttal to the Christian Association of Nigeria’s condemnation of the decision by four Northern states—Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi—to extend school closures for the Ramadan period. MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, accused CAN of overstepping its bounds and exhibiting double standards in matters concerning the Muslim community. Read More

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Foundation donates food items, building materials in Oyo

The Oritsegbegbemi Maurice Ojo-Ede Foundation has, in the spirit of Ramadan, donated solar lights, starter packs and building materials to support Muslims at the Akingbile Moniya community in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The foundation distributed the items on Saturday. Its founder, Dr. Maurice Ojo-Ede, said the event commenced with the distribution of Ramadan starter Read More

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