24 h. ago Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Sokoto State Executive Council, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved a series of far-reaching projects aimed at revitalizing public infrastructure, boosting security, and enhancing governance across the Sokoto govt approves strategic projects to strengthen infrastructure, security, governance Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day

Tribune Online Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day While many public spaces and businesses will be closed for the holiday, here’s a breakdown of what’s open and closed in... Malls, shops, other places that are open, closed on Canada Day Tribune Online

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7 d. ago MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year

Tribune Online MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year AS Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts all over the world in ushering the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1447 A.H. on Thursday, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on the federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar year, as a public holiday. […] MMPN renews call for public holiday to mark Islamic New Year Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration

Tribune Online Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration THE Oyo State chapter of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has expressed appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for declaring today a public holiday in honour of Hijrah 1447, underscoring his commitment to religious inclusivity and cultural harmony. In a statement signed by the state coordinator, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi, NACOMYO hailed the governor’s […] Oyo NACOMYO commends Gov Makinde, fixes Sunday for Hijrah celebration Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH

Tribune Online Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH Governor Adeleke urged residents to use the occasion to pray for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of both Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. Osun: Adeleke declares Friday public holiday to mark Hijrah 1447 AH Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Reps Declare Ideato Disaster Zone Over Erosion, Bad Road, Seeks Emergency Intervention

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, declared Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State as an erosion and road disaster zone, calling for urgent intervention from Federal Government and relevant agencies to save Ideato from total collapse. The House stated this while adopting a motion on the need to “Call for Intervention to Address the […]

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8 d. ago Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency

Tribune Online Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency The House of Representatives on Thursday declared Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo state as an erosion and road disaster zone, calling for urgent intervention from Federal Government and relevant agencies intervention to save Ideato from total collapse.  Imo: Reps seek FG’s intervention over devastating erosion in Ideato federal constituency Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Hijrah 1447AH: Adeleke greets Muslims, declares Friday public holiday

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Osun State government has declared Friday, June 27, a public holiday to celebrate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. In a statement by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed, on Thursday, the government urged residents to shun rancour and disharmony, praying that the occasion will bring peace, prosperity, […] The post Hijrah 1447AH: Adeleke greets Muslims, declares Friday public holiday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG

Tribune Online Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG The Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to recognize and declare the first day of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, as a public holiday. Islamic new year: Include 1st Muharram as public holiday, Reps member tells FG Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, which corresponds with the 1st of Muharram, 1447 AH, as a public holiday to commemorate the beginning of the new Islamic year. The state governor Ahmed Aliyu said that the holiday is intended to allow the Muslim Ummah in the state […] The post Sokoto Govt declares Thursday public holiday to ark Islamic New Year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted

By Seyi Babalola The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as the first day of Muharram, the start of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon on Wednesday evening, Dhul Hijjah 29. The Supreme Court issued its ruling after the Crescent Sighting Committee validated […] The post Saudi Arabia marks start of Islamic calendar year 1447 as Muharram moon sighted appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year

Tribune Online Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the New Year, which begins with the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Kano govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday For Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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9 d. ago Hijrah: Kano Declares Thursday Public Holiday To Mark Islamic New Year

The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH. This was announced through a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya. Governor Abba Yusuf congratulated Muslims across the state for […]

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2 w. ago Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre

Renowned comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, even as the state mourns the recent Yelewata massacre. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, who urged residents […] The post Comedian Efe Warriboy Condemns Gov. Alia’s Public Holiday Declaration To Honour Tinubu For Visiting Benue Over Massacre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits

Tribune Online Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits "It's important to recognise that, historically, many conflicts have ended not solely through force, but through dialogue... Insecurity: Sokoto govt expresses readiness to negotiate with repentant bandits Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt pledges stronger partnership with ICAN to drive economic growth

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), describing the accounting body as a vital partner in promoting good governance, enterprise development, and sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new leadership of ICAN’s Sokoto District […] The post Sokoto govt pledges stronger partnership with ICAN to drive economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation

Tribune Online Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation In a bold move to tackle poverty through data-driven governance, the Sokoto State Government has approved the conduct of a Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Survey aimed at... Sokoto govt approves multidimensional poverty survey to tackle deprivation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Tinubu Excluding North From Infrastructural Projects” – Northern Elders Allege Bias For South

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of deliberately sidelining the northern region in the distribution of national infrastructure projects. In a strongly worded statement signed by NEF spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere on Thursday, the Forum declared: “The systematic exclusion of Northern Nigeria from major infrastructure investments is not […] The post “Tinubu Excluding North From Infrastructural Projects” – Northern Elders Allege Bias For South appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ombugadu declares 2027 governorship bid, says Nasarawa people were “robbed” in 2023

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Former governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu has declared his intention to contest again in the 2027 elections, insisting that the will of the people was subverted in the 2023 polls. In a June 12 message issued to journalists on Thursday, Ombugadu, […] The post Ombugadu declares 2027 governorship bid, says Nasarawa people were “robbed” in 2023 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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