Former President, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) has urged Nigerians to unite and stand behind leaders at all levels, describing the current period as a pivotal moment for democracy. In a Sallah message made available to newsmen on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President emphasised the importance of supporting leaders—from local government officials to those at the national …

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 11 April 2024, as an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday,11 April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has revealed that 1,500 personnel will be mobilised for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. This deployment was revealed by the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa in a statement issued by Kehinde Adeleke, its spokesperson on Monday. The Command, while urging Muslim faithful across the country to be watchful, also called for …

The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday. It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, 10th April to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform for the Muslim community across …

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Lagos on Sunday ahead of Eid-el-Fitr, according to a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. Although the Federal Government is yet to declare the Eid-el-Fitr holiday, the 30-day Ramadan will end on Tuesday. Ngelale said: “In deference to the solemn occasion, which marks the end of Ramadan, the President will …

The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 1,500 personnel to provide security in the state during the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. According to a statement in Abuja on Thursday made available to the News Agency of Nigeria by the command’s spokesman, Mr Efosa Ogbebor, the state Commandant, Mr Samuel Dan said that the personnel would …

The Shawwal crescent was sighted in Tamir, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. With the development, Muslims in Nigeria and across the world would celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday. Morocco, Turkey, and Bahrain have fixed Friday for Eid al-Fitr. Earlier, the Federal Government of Nigeria had declared Friday 21st April and Monday 24thApril as public holidays.