The wife of Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir-Idris, has distributed cash and bags of rice to 500 women as  Ramadan feeding support in the state. She distributed the items during a lecture tagged: “Kebbi Women Ramadan Lecture”, which was organised by the governor’s wife held in Birnin Kebbi yesterday. Hajiya Nasir-Idris said the effort was meant to cushion the …

The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has said it would be feeding about one million Nigerians during and after the  Ramadan fast. The body also called on Nigerians not to despair in the face of the current economic challenges facing the nation. The President of the association, Ayodeji AbdulRauf, revealed NASFAT’s plans to journalists, on Saturday, during its annual …

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the reduction in the official working hours for the state’s workers in the month of Ramadan. The time adjustment was conveyed through a letter by the state’s acting Head of Service, Alhaji Hamidu M. which was made available to LEADERSHIP in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. According to the letter, workers in …

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to set aside political differences and collaborate with the Federal Government to build the nation. During the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of transitioning from politics to governance, noting the need for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders. …

The Jigawa State Government has set aside N2.83 billion for a special Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) feeding programme. The government said it intends to provide meals for the poor and vulnerable in the state. This was made known in a statement by Jigawa State’s Commissioner for Information, Sagir Musa. The commissioner disclosed that the decision was taken during the …

The Sokoto State government has earmarked N6.7 billion for the feeding of poor and underprivileged persons in the state during the 30-day Ramadan fast. Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of grains to 18,400 orphans and the destitute across the state at the state Government House on Monday. He noted that the underprivileged persons would …

The Borno State Ministry of Education has directed primary and secondary schools in the State to adjust their academic calendar and timing to suit the month of Ramadan. The directive was contained in a statement by the State Director of school Services in the ministry, Alhaji Mustapha Bukar, on Monday in Maiduguri. He stated that the adjustment was because of …

As the Muslim Ummah begins the annual Ramadan fast, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi has emphasised the significance of perseverance and faith in the face of challenges in the country. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III had earlier declared Monday, 11th March 2024 as the first day of Ramadan, noting that …

In an effort to ensure that Muslims in Sokoto State start this year’s Ramadan fast comfortably, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved the payment of half salary bonus as a Ramadan gift to all civil servants, primary school teachers, local government staff as well as pensioners in the state. According to a press statement on Sunday night by the Press Secretary …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III  has declared Monday, 11th March as the first day of the Ramadan fast in Nigeria. The Sultan, who is also the President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Sunday in a radio and television broadcast. He said the new …