Buhari condoles with Saudi Arabia over suicide bombing

Presidency declares extension of holidays following Ramadan delay

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday a public holiday in addition to the earlier declared Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, June 29, the Federal Government had declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays for the celebration of Eid-el fitr- the end of the Ramadan fast for Muslims. A delay however, came about when President-General... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. Ramadan fast continues Absence of the new moon has caused the Islamic leaders in Nigeria to move the Ramadan celebration to Wednesday. 2. House of Rep condemns FG’s approach to IDP situation The House of Representative has condemned the efforts being made by the federal government... Read More

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‘Nigeria’s elites only think about themselves’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday revealed that he he knows how to deal with any person or group that tries to derail the war his administration launched against corruption. He revealed this during the breaking of his Ramadan fast, Iftar at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. The president lamented about the selfishness of the... Read More

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Buratai pays surprise visit to Army camp, breaks fast with troop in their trenches

In a display of Comradery, The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, paid a surprise visit to officials of the Nigerian Army posted in Konduga, Northeast. Buratai, who has been accused of corruption following media reports, broke the Ramadan fast with the troops in their trenches and also conversed with the soldiers. The... Read More

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Ramadan fast to continue until new moon is sighted in Nigeria

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has said that Muslims in the country will continue their Ramadan fast on Tuesday as the new moon has not yet been sighted as at Monday night. The Federal Government on Thursday last week had declared Tuesday and Wednesday to be public holidays in the country in anticipation... Read More

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July 4, 2016

Buhari breaks fast with IDPs, physically-challenged (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday broke his Ramadan fast with some Internally Displaced Persons as well as those who are physically challenged.

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June 30, 2016

FG declares 5th and 6th of July as public holidays

The Federal Government has announced that Tuesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 6, will be public holidays in celebration of the Muslim festival of Eid-el Fitri. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry or... Read More

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June 30, 2016

Journalists hate us, they portray Osun as a famine-stricken state – Aregbesola

Osun state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday said his government will not be distracted by unfair media reports targeted at his person and his administration. The governor stated this when he hosted some journalists at a dinner to break the Ramadan fast. The dinner tagged “Iftar with Ogbeni”, took place at the Banquet Hall... Read More

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June 29, 2016

‘I’ve exchanged ideas with Christians’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, disclosed that he met with Christians from across the country and exchanged ideas with them on how to move the country forward. The President stated this when he broke the Ramadan fast with some Islamic clerics at the Presidential villa, Abuja. While calling on the religious leaders to pray for... Read More

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June 25, 2016

PHOTOS: Buhari breaks Ramadan fast with APC leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, invited members of his party to break the Ramadan Fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The dinner was attended by several APC leaders including the party’s National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, and several others. See photos below:

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June 22, 2016

Pro-Biafrans weren’t born when there was Biafra – Buhari

Governing Nigeria is not an easy task, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President said this on Tuesday while breaking his Ramadan fast with members of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential banquet hall, Aso villa, Abuja. While urging Nigerians to pray for the country, President Buhari also said Nigerians need to be instilled... Read More

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June 18, 2016

Who stole IDPs’ rice? Governor Shettima wants to know

The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima , has ordered security agencies in the state to carry out full investigations into the alleged diversion of of rice intended for feeding internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state. The Governor issued the directive through a statement signed by his special adviser on communications and strategy, Isa Gusau.... Read More

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June 10, 2016

Reuben Abati: The national brain in recession

“Have you eaten today? If not, let me show you this new restaurant. Good food, the service girls specially attractive, the Madam herself is quite friendly.” “What are you proposing: the food, the service girls or the Madam? Sorry to disappoint you, I am fasting.” “When did you become a Muslim?” “Is it only Muslims... Read More

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June 9, 2016

Muslims want NYSC orientation course postponed – Here’s why

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of discriminating against Muslims who are fasting during the month of Ramadan. The NYSC fixed its orientation date to begin on Monday, June 13 and prospective corps members of batch A stream II are expected to report to camps across the nation. MURIC, via... Read More

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June 4, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove the conversation today

Here are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1) Police arrest two in the murder of Igbo traders The Kano state police command, on Saturday, announced that it has arrested two persons involved in the mob action against 75 years old Igbo trader in Kano. 2) President Buhari is sick An online... Read More

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June 4, 2016

This is the evil plot Boko Haram has for the Ramadan period

Boko Haram insurgents are planning to launch a large scale bombing during the Ramadan festival, the Defence Headquarters has revealed. This information was disseminated on Saturday, by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar. The Defence spokesperson said the insurgents intend to carry out massive bomb attacks during early morning and evening prayers... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Kaduna senator Shehu Sani distributes camels to constituents for Ramadan

The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial disctrict, Shehu Sani, on Thursday distributed camels and cows in seven local government areas under his zone. He said he was giving out 12 camels and eight cows in addition to foodstuff worth over N15 million that had already been distributed during the month of Ramadan. “In the last... Read More

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July 1, 2015

How President Buhari broke his fast yesterday (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari observed his Iftar (the breaking of Ramadan fast) yesterday, June 30, at the Presidential villa. Others present at the fast-breaking were permanent secretaries of federal ministries. See photos below:

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June 26, 2015

Imam Murtada Gusau: A short reminder about the Holy Month

by Imam Murtada Gusau First Khutbah: In the name of Allah, the Extremely Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Alhamdulillah. Indeed, all praise is due to Allah. We praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil within ourselves and from our wrongdoings. He whom Allah guides, no one... Read More

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June 20, 2015

The real reason Gov. El- Rufai stopped Ramadan food distribution

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has ordered a stop to State’s distribution of grains during Ramadan. The Governor said that his administration would not continue with what he described as the PDP’s culture of sharing state’s resources. “I have been made to understand that this Ramadan period, we are supposed to have started sharing rice, milk... Read More

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June 19, 2015

“I won’t respond to your attacks until after Ramadan” | Ben Bruce replies Osun government

Senator Ben Bruce, says he will not respond to the attacks by critics and the Osun state government, until after the Ramadan period is over. Bruce, had on Wednesday, June 17, pledged to donate his wardrobe allowance to the unpaid workers in Osun state. The state government responded by saying that the gesture of the lawmaker is a mockery of... Read More

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June 18, 2015

Bukola Saraki calls on Nigeria to seek face of Allah during Ramadan

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for God’s guidance. In a statement on Thursday, Saraki said as the faithful Muslims have commence its fasting in the month of Ramadan, they should use this period to be sober and ask for guidance. Today, I join the Muslim faithful all over... Read More

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August 11, 2014

“Stealing is my business, I do it with passion” | Notorious armed robber confesses in Kano

by Kolapo Olapoju At the Kano State police command on Saturday, 9 August, a notorious robber, Aminu Garba, popularly known as Maishanu, recently arrested, said he shared N2.5 million out of the N11 million he stole from a construction company in the state to the less privileged in his neighbourhood. Maishanu robbed a construction... Read More

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July 25, 2014

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9 year old boy falls and dies in soakaway, few hours to graduation ceremony in Lagos (PICTURED)

by S’ola Filani A nine-year-old child, identified simply as Riliwan, fell into a soak-away at Apata Street, Somolu area of Lagos and died on Thursday morning. Riliwan, a primary six pupil of a primary school in the area, was to attend his graduation ceremony that morning where he was billed to be given prizes for... Read More

July 15, 2014

55 people convicted in Kano over alcohol consumption

by Kolapo Olapoju 55 people have been arrested and convicted for alcohol consumption in Kano state, according to the Kano State Hisba Board. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Abba Sufi, speaking to journalists in Kano said that the convicts were arrested last week when their hideouts were raided. “All the 55 persons were sentenced... Read More

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July 2, 2014

Pres. Jonathan joins others in breaking the Ramadan fast (See Photos)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday broke the Ramadan fast with several other top government functionaries at the Aso Rock Villa. Jonathan joined other Muslim faithfuls across the country in observing the Ramadan fast. Also with the president are Vice President Namadi Sambo, the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, Inspector General of... Read More

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June 11, 2014

Jonathan to declare second term ambition after Ramadan (Report)

by Zara Mustapha Reports have it that President Goodluck Jonathan will have to wait at least till August before declaring his intentions to contest for second term in office. The information was reportedly divulged by highly placed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) officials who said that the original plan was that the president would declare this... Read More

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December 29, 2013