Tag: Ramadan

Ramadan: Muslims commence fasting today, as ?crescent moon is sighted

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The long-awaited start of the Islamic fasting has commenced for Muslims in Nigeria, as the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared today, March 11, as the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.. Abubakar announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto yesterday, in a radio and television broadcast. He said the new moon was sighted in different parts of the country, adding that report of the moon-sighting were received from Muslim leaders and Islamic organisations around the country. “After due verification and authentication…

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Ramadan, Lent: “Be vigilant against explosives in public gatherings, potential threats” – DSS tells Nigerians

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The Department of State Services, (DSS), has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against public dangers like Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, during the Lent and Ramadan seasons. DSS urged Nigerians to stay informed about potential threats; avoid crowded or suspicious areas during the Lenten and Ramadan seasons. A statement signed by the spokesman of DSS, Peter Afunanya, said the general public should report to relevant security agencies any strange objects, activities and movements of hostile elements during this season. According to Afunanya: “The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to identify…

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‘Troops ready to deal with security threats during Ramadan’ – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has said troops deployed nationwide are prepared to address any threats, especially as the Muslim faithful begins the Ramadan period. The DHQ’s assurance coincides with a statement from the Department of State Services, (DSS), which felicitates Christians for Lent and Muslims for the approaching Ramadan, and urged citizens to remain vigilant, particularly against the threat of Improvised Explosives. The statement partly read, “The general public is urged to stay informed about potential threats; avoid crowded or suspicious areas and report to relevant security agencies any strange objects,…

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Iftar: First Lady hosts Tinubu, Umahi, Mohammed, others

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Dignitaries, including some presidential aspirants, were yesterday hosted to Iftar dinner by the First Lady, Mrs. A’isha Buhari, in Abuja. Dignitaries, including some presidential aspirants, were sighted entering the State House Conference Center (Old Banquet Hall), for Iftar dinner. The National Leader of theAll Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, Governor Dave Umahi, of Ebonyi, Nasir el-Rufa’i, of Kaduna; Governor Bala Mohammed, of Bauchi, were among the presidential aspirants at the event. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio; one-time National Chairman of the…

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Ramadan Iftar: Aisha Buhari invites Tinubu, Osinbajo, Atiku, other presidential aspirants tomorrow

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…Blocks them from coming with phones Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has sent out invitations to some presidential aspirants from the different political parties, asking them to join her for Ramadan Iftar, but insists they cannot bring their phones. The event will be held on Saturday, at the State House, Abuja. The invitation card requested the invitees to refrain from attending with their mobile phones. “Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed”, stated the invite. Those who have declared for the top spot in the upcoming 2023…

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Ramadan: A’isha Buhari invites Tinubu, Atiku, other aspirants for Iftar dinner

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…Blocks them from coming with phones Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has sent out invitations to some presidential aspirants from the different political parties, asking them to join her for Ramadan Iftar, but insists they cannot bring their phones. The invitation card requested the invitees to refrain from attending with their mobile phones. “Please, bring this card with you. Phones are not allowed,” stated the invite. The event will be held on Saturday at the State House, Abuja. Those who have declared for the top spot in the upcoming 2023…

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Easter/Ramadan: Worsening insecurity threatening National unity, Nigerian’s resilience – Clerics, Rights activists

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As the Christians and Muslims faithful in Nigeria join their counterparts around the world to celebrate Easter and fasting, stakeholders have continued to express concern about the worsening insecurity in the country. Stakeholders expressed their fear, saying citizens cannot travel safely to celebrate with loved ones. Other fears expressed by experts include the negative impact the present worsening insecurity situation may likely have on the current electoral process. Recall that on Thursday, President Muhammed Buhari led other prominent Nigerians to felicitate Christians on the celebration of Easter, the celebration of…

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Ramadan 2022 begins today as Crescent moon spotted in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia

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The Ramadan crescent moon has been spotted in Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday evening, according to an official announcement from the Nigerian Sultanate Council andSaudi’s Supreme Court. The marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan today, Saturday, April 2, 2022. In Islam, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and signifies the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon and is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, which is believed to be the month…

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Price Hikes: ‘Fear God as Ramadan draws near’ – Sultan urges traders

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The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Abubakar III, has asked traders not to increase prices of foodstuffs as Muslims’ month of fasting approaches. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, made the call yesterday in Bauchi, at the close of a week-long 2022 National Qur’an Recitation Competition hosted by the Bauchi State government, in collaboration with Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto. The Sultan said, “I use this medium to call on all market people who sell things to be fearful of what…

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Ramadan: Gov. Masari bans traditional ‘Tashe’ activities in Katsina

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Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has banned the traditional ‘tashez activities conducted during the month of Ramadan. The ban was conveyed in a statement released by the state’s Commissioner of Information, Culture, and Home Affairs, Abdulkarim Yahaya Sirikathe. The security operators in the State have also been directed to arrest anybody found violating the directives. The statement reads: “Katsina State Government is hereby announcing the total ban on the traditional Tashe activities that are usually being conducted in the month of Ramadan. The State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, gave…

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