62 m. 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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2 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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2 h. ago Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign

Tribune Online Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign Ahead of the upcoming Ramadan celebrations, the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has launched a comprehensive safety campaign, urging householders to exercise extra caution in their homes and on the roads throughout the holy month. Ramadan: Federal fire service launches special safety campaign Tribune Online

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2 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 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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4 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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5 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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5 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Flags Off Health Insurance Scheme For 10,000 Primary School Pupils

Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 local government areas of the state were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic Center, Idi-Ape in Ibadan by the Deputy Governor, […]

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5 h. ago JAMB challenges court order nullifying age restriction policy

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that it has sought a stay of execution on a landmark ruling that nullified its minimum age policy around tertiary school admissions. According to a report by TheCable on Friday, JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin,  said the board has filed an appeal against Read More

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7 h. ago AGILE project delivers 60 new schools in Kaduna in eight months

From Sola Ojo, Abuja In a significant boost to the education sector in Kaduna State, the Adolescent Girls Initiative Learning Enhancement (AGILE) project has delivered 60 new schools from scratch across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state within eight months. The AGILE project in Kaduna State is being implemented by the Federal Ministry […] The post AGILE project delivers 60 new schools in Kaduna in eight months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables

Tribune Online Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables It was a traumatic experience for students of the College of Nursing Sciences in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Thursday night as armed robbers invaded one of their hostels located outside but close to the school, carting away valuables, including at least seven mobile phones. Delta: Armed robbers invade Nursing College hostel, steal valuables Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Gombe sets up committees for Ramadan palliative distribution

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has established Ramadan palliative distribution committees to ensure the seamless distribution of relief materials to residents during the holy month. This was contained in a statement released on Friday by Professor Ibrahim Njodi, Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, conveying Governor Yahaya’s approval. The statement read, “The initiative aims Read More

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11 h. ago US: High school graduate who can’t read or write sues school officials

Tribune Online US: High school graduate who can’t read or write sues school officials     Aleysha Ortiz, a 19-year-old high school graduate, has filed a lawsuit against the Hartford Board of Education and the City of Hartford, United States alleging negligence after completing her education without the ability to read or write. Despite graduating with honours from Hartford Public High School in June 2023 and earning a college […] US: High school graduate who can’t read or write sues school officials Tribune Online

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11 h. ago PHOTOS: Teachers, six pupils seriously injured in lone bus accident in Ibadan

Tribune Online PHOTOS: Teachers, six pupils seriously injured in lone bus accident in Ibadan   At least three teachers and six school pupils sustained serious injuries after a bus transporting students from Zenith Group of School, Akeyo, Muslim area in Ibadan, Oyo State, for an excursion was involved in a lone accident along Akala Expressway area in Ibadan.  The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the […] PHOTOS: Teachers, six pupils seriously injured in lone bus accident in Ibadan Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Bauchi gov to strengthen border security amid rising threats

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has pledged his administration’s commitment to fostering security and the well-being of the state citizenry. Bala made the pledge during the opening of the State Security Council meeting behind closed doors at the Executive Chamber of the Government House Bauchi on Thursday. The governor expressed his concern on the rising Read More

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12 h. ago I’ve been Tinubu’s follower since I left secondary school – Obasa

Ousted Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has shed light on his relationship with President Bola Tinubu, saying his loyalty goes back to when he left secondary school. Speaking against the backdrop of the controversy caused by his unexpected appearance at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Thursday, Obasa added that he has proof of […] The post I’ve been Tinubu’s follower since I left secondary school – Obasa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres

Tribune Online Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Communities in many states, including Taraba, Oyo, Bayelsa, Benue, Gombe, Kebbi and Kwara will benefit from the facilities. Tertiary healthcare: Senate moves to establish 40 new federal medical centres Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000

Tribune Online Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Oyo State Government, the first in Nigeria, on Thursday, formally announced the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s health insurance scheme to give access to healthcare to public school children in the state. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs, were presented with their insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday […] Oyo flags off first health insurance for primary school pupils, enrolls 10,000 Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Army Day Secondary School Triumphs At Wike Renew Hope School Sports Festival

In a thrilling showcase of athletic prowess, Army Day Secondary School, Maitama, has been crowned the overall champion of the senior school classification at the Wike Renew Hope School Sports Festival. The school clinched an impressive total of seven gold, six silver, and three bronze medals, marking a significant achievement in the competitive event. The […]

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16 h. ago Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul

Tribune Online Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul   IN the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It involves abstaining from eating and vices from dawn to sunset in the hope that it will lead to greater taqwa (consciousness of Allah SWT). Muslims are commanded to fast during Ramadan more […] Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan: Balancing the body, mind and soul Tribune Online

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