1 hour 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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2 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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3 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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7 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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7 h. ago Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that electricity consumers on Band B are not paying sufficient tariffs for the electricity they receive. This declaration was made on Thursday at the Public Presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP) and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan (NIRP) in Abuja. According to Adelabu, the disparity between […] The post Minister Says Band B Customers Not Paying Enough For Electricity, Seeks Regularization appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago US: 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada goods to take effect March 4 — Trump vows

Tribune Online US: 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada goods to take effect March 4 — Trump vows United States President, Donald Trump, on Thursday confirmed that his administration’s proposed 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada will take effect on Tuesday, alongside an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports.  The move, he said, is a response to the continued flow of deadly drugs into the United States from these countries. The […] US: 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada goods to take effect March 4 — Trump vows Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Excitement Builds As 3rd ECOWAS – Abuja Int’l Marathon Holds Saturday

The vibrant city of Abuja is set to host the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the ECOWAS – Abuja International Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Run for Unity and Integrity,” is expected to attract thousands of runners from across the region and beyond, with a total prize pool of […]

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12 h. ago Newstap, SWAN Award Excites Soname, Says He Is Developing Sports To Stop Crime

The founder of Remo Stars Football Club, Hon. Kunle Soname, has applauded the management of Newstap publication and the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for counting him worthy to be among the five eminents Nigeria to be conferred with the 5 -Star Award scheduled to take place on March 7th at the […]

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12 h. ago Labour Union Calls Off Protest As Telecom Tariff Hike Reduces To 35%

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned protest scheduled for March 1, 2025, following a compromise with the Federal Government to reduce the proposed 50 per cent telecom tariff hike to 35 per cent. The agreement was reached after negotiations between the NLC and the government, resulting in the formation of a 10-member […] The post Labour Union Calls Off Protest As Telecom Tariff Hike Reduces To 35% appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed that the recent 50% tariff increase for telecommunications services saved the industry from collapse. Tijani’s statement came after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and a delegation from Airtel, led by its founder and chairman, Sunil Mittal, on Thursday. The Minister emphasised that […] The post Tariff Hike A Move To Prevent Telecom Companies From Going Under – Minister appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago RCCG offers free surgeries, dialysis to mark Adeboye’s 83rd birthday

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part Read More

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14 h. ago Dignitaries To Discuss Politics Of Interests At Badejo’s 70th Birthday

President Jose Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) is among the dignitaries expected to attend the 70th-anniversary symposium in honour of Prof. Femi Badejo on March 4, 2025. Ramos-Horta, Nobel Laureate for Peace, is expected to lead the symposium’s opening session, “The Politics of Power: Interrogating the Role of Special Interests in Nigeria’s Development.” The […]

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18 h. ago Natasha threatens to expose Akpabio as group petitions Senate

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has vowed to expose the leadership style of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her declaration comes after she was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following a confrontation with Akpabio over a seating arrangement dispute. Akpoti-Uduaghan stated that she was ready to appear before the committee but Read More

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19 h. ago Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG

•Airtel: Inflation, devaluation forced hike, plans over $500m investment From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has again defended the decision to approve a tariff increase for telecommunications services, emphasising that it was a necessary measure to prevent widespread job losses and potential companies closures. Speaking after leading a delegation from Airtel, led by its […] The post Tariff hike: Nigeria risks companies shutting down, job loss if –FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Israel ceasefire, Ukraine peace, trade top talks as Starmer meets Trump

Donald Trump, President of the United States, and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, held a joint press read more Israel ceasefire, Ukraine peace, trade top talks as Starmer meets Trump

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20 h. ago MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

MTN hopes that new tariff hikes in Nigeria will be a key step in helping to steady the group’s largest read more MTN hopes new tariff hikes will stabilise Nigerian business after two difficult years

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23 h. ago FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

…Says inflation, devaluation forced tariff hike The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the construction of new 7000 towers in read more FEC approves 7000 new telecom towers, Airtel plans $500m investments

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