2 h. ago Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs

Tribune Online Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Parents have criticised the governments of four northern states: Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, and Bauchi for shutting down schools during the ongoing Ramadan fasting, describing the decision as shocking and completely unwise. The National President of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTAN), Alhaji Haruna Danjuma, expressed this position in an exclusive interview with the Nigerian Tribune […] Ramadan: Shutting down schools unwise decision, Parents tell Northern govs Tribune Online

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9 h. ago NANS threatens protest over Ramadan school closure in Northern states

The National Association of Nigerian Students has threatened to embark on nationwide protests if the governors of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states do not reverse their decision to close down schools for five weeks for the Ramadan fast within 72 hours. NANS, in a statement on Monday by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Read More

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18 h. ago Ramadan: PDP calls for unity, prayers amid rising insecurity

The Acting National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party Umar Damagum, has called on Muslims to use the fasting period to promote political unity and national cohesion among Nigerians. Damagun made the call in his 2025 Ramadan message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Sokoto. In a statement through his Senior Special Read More

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21 h. ago CAN threatens legal action over Ramadan school closures in northern states

The Christian Association of Nigeria has issued an ultimatum to the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states, demanding the reversal of their directives mandating a five-week closure of schools for the Ramadan fast. CAN described the move as discriminatory and a violation of the rights of non-Muslim students, warning that it would pursue Read More

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23 h. ago Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims “As a nation, we are faced with numerous security and developmental challenges that threaten our collective survival. This is why we must take advantage of the Ramadan season to pray for peace, stability, and progress,” Damagum stated. Ramadan: Use fasting to promote unity, Damagum urges Muslims Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Bauchi Businessman Allegedly Kills Wife Over Ramadan Meal Dispute

A 50-year-old businessman at Central Market in Bauchi, Alhaji Nuru Isah has allegedly killed his 24-year-old second wife, Wasila Abdullahi. LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident, which occurred on March 1, 2025, near Government Girls College, Fadamam Mada Area, followed a disagreement over the handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast. […]

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28 h. ago Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi

Tribune Online Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi "This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a business man at Central market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Man flogs wife to death over breaking Ramadan fast in Bauchi Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi

Tribune Online Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi "This unfortunate event arose from a misunderstanding between one Alh Nuru Isah, aged 50, a business man at Central market Bauchi and his second wife, Wasila Abdullahi, aged 24, concerning handling food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast, which escalated into a violent confrontation. Man flogs wife to death over food to break Ramadan fast in Bauchi Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Cultural festivals important to promoting national unity, cohesion — Senator Katung

Tribune Online Cultural festivals important to promoting national unity, cohesion — Senator Katung Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has stressed the importance of preserving cultural heritage. He said such festivals are valuable resources that can nurture national unity, social cohesion, and economic growth. Senator Katung spoke at the Khituk Gwong Cultural Festival held at the Gwong Development Association Complex in […] Cultural festivals important to promoting national unity, cohesion — Senator Katung Tribune Online

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39 h. ago Ramadan: Four northern states vote N16bn for palliatives during holy month

As the annual Ramadan fast commenced on Saturday, state governments across the country have rolled out relief packages to Islamic clerics, organisations, and Muslims during the holy month. Sunday PUNCH gathered that governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Katsina and Kano approved over N16bn for Ramadan feeding and palliatives. The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, officially Read More

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42 h. ago FG Assures Nigerians Of Stable Power Supply During Ramadan – Minister Adelabu

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading power infrastructure to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply, particularly during Ramadan. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this statement on Saturday in Abuja while marking the 2025 Ramadan fast. He described Ramadan as a period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and devotion, emphasizing that the government remained […] The post FG Assures Nigerians Of Stable Power Supply During Ramadan – Minister Adelabu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Ramadan: Pray for peace, prosperity of Nigeria, Speaker Abbas urges Muslims

Tribune Online Ramadan: Pray for peace, prosperity of Nigeria, Speaker Abbas urges Muslims Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has urged Nigerian Muslims to pray for the country and its leaders as they begin the Ramadan fast today. Ramadan: Pray for peace, prosperity of Nigeria, Speaker Abbas urges Muslims Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Ramadan: Gov Inuwa calls for sustained prayers, unity, generosity

Tribune Online Ramadan: Gov Inuwa calls for sustained prayers, unity, generosity He encouraged the promotion of peace, kindness, and obedience, urging the affluent to extend acts of generosity to those in need. Ramadan: Gov Inuwa calls for sustained prayers, unity, generosity Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Ramadan: Kebbi First Lady gives out foodstuffs, cash to 500 women

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir-Idris has distributed foodstuff,cash to 500 women to ease their preparation for Ramadan fasting and charged them to pray for Nigeria to overcome its challenges. The Governor’s wife stated this during Kebbi Women Pre-Ramadan Lectures and Empowerment of 500 Women held at Waziri […] The post Ramadan: Kebbi First Lady gives out foodstuffs, cash to 500 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast

Tribune Online Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast •Christian private schools appeal for review THE governments of three northern states, Katsina, Kebbi and Bauchi, have directed all schools, public and private, to proceed on holiday for the whole month of Ramadan when strict fasting is observed by Muslims. The governments said the holiday is to allow students, teachers and other stakeholders to observe […] Disquiet as three Northern states shut schools for Ramadan fast Tribune Online

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68 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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69 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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69 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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2 d. 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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3 d. 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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