ramadan

The Digest: A video has emerged showing a woman praying fervently for President Tinubu's re-election and cursing his opponents after receiving Ramadan food aid at an event in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The distribution was organized by local APC chairman Otunba Kehinde Adeola Oloyede in partnership...

The Digest: Several northern states have announced measures to accommodate the Ramadan fast, which began Wednesday, including reduced working hours for civil servants and students. Kebbi State approved new hours: Monday-Thursday 8 am-2 pm, Friday 8 am-12 pm. Jigawa State adjusted to 9 am-3 pm...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for forgiveness as the holy month of Ramadan begins, urging unity, peace, and moral renewal. Speaking during the opening of this year's Tafsir at the State House mosque in Abuja, Tinubu said: "I say, if I have sinned, forgive me as...

The Digest: Muslims and Christians in Nigeria begin their sacred religious observances today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with the commencement of Ramadan and Lent. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, declaring Wednesday as the...

The Digest: The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday night, the Palace of the Sultanate Council confirmed that reports of the crescent moon sighting were...

The Digest: Saudi Arabia has announced that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon by its moon-sighting committee on Tuesday. The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting, stating: "Crescent has been SIGHTED...

The Digest: The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have confirmed that matches will include brief pauses during Ramadan to allow Muslim players and match officials to break their fast after sunset, according to BBC Sport. The procedure, in place since April 2021, will see play...