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March 18, 2026

Sultan declares Friday as Eid-el-Fitr

Mr Abubakar urged Muslims to uphold the lessons learned during Ramadan.

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III
March 18, 2026

Sultan urges Muslims to search for Shawwal crescent on Wednesday

According to the statement, Wednesday, which corresponds to Ramadan 29, 1447 AH, has been designated for the sighting of the new moon.

Sultan of Sokoto
March 18, 2026

Niger: 500 cops on standby to ensure peaceful sallah celebration

The police command in Niger says it has deployed over 500 operatives for a hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Armed policewomen
March 18, 2026

Gov Aiyedatiwa reopens central mosque shut down by Akeredolu in 2022

The mosque was shut down by former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to prevent violence in the town due to leadership tussles to remove the imam.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
March 17, 2026

2,500 NSCDC operatives to Kaduna for Eid-el-Fitr security

NSCDC has deployed 2,500 operatives across Kaduna to ensure adequate security during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

Armed female NSCDC operatives
March 17, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, U.S., others to eradicate hatred for Muslims

Mr Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”.

KANO MUSLIMS
March 16, 2026

Eid-el-Fitri: FRSC deploys 1,889 personnel in Kano

According to him, special patrol operations will run from Tuesday to Sunday.

FRSC officials
March 16, 2026

Anambra: Governor Soludo marks end of first term with church service

The service, held at the International Convention Centre, was also part of the activities lined up for Soludo’s inauguration for a second tenure, scheduled for March 17.

interdenominational church service
March 16, 2026

Nigerian Muslims, others should be protected against islamophobia: UN Secretary-General

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged governments and communities worldwide to intensify efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect Muslims.

Nigerian Muslims praying; Guterres
March 14, 2026

Parents must help children search for spouses to curb divorce: Islamic Cleric

The cleric said Islam supported parental involvement in spouse selection.

Divorce