14 articles tagged with “Ramadan”
As Ramadan and Lent converge, Nigeria's religious leaders call for peaceful coexistence, while International Mother Language Day reminds us that preserving linguistic diversity is equally vital to maintaining social cohesion across communities.
Inadequate funding for Nigeria's livestock ministry has left the country importing 65 percent of consumed livestock, while egg shortages in Kano during Ramadan expose vulnerabilities in domestic poultry production.
Mercy Johnson-Okojie accepts a political appointment in Edo State, WWE production legend Kerwin Silfies passes at 75, and streaming sensation IShowSpeed sparks conversation after joining Ramadan prayers in a viral moment that transcends entertainment.
Prophet Sam Olu Alo has urged Christians and Muslims to unite in prayer during the concurrent observance of Ramadan and Lent, emphasizing the need for religious harmony as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.
The National Orientation Agency has issued a stern warning against commodity hoarding as traders deliberately create artificial scarcity of staple foods during Ramadan and Lent, exploiting religious observances to inflate prices and deepen hardship for ordinary Nigerians.
The holy month of Ramadan is reshaping coastal nightlife patterns across East Africa, while new entertainment releases signal evolving tastes in regional media consumption.
President Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders are urging national reconciliation as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Christian Lenten season begin simultaneously, a rare convergence they describe as a divine opportunity for spiritual renewal.
As Ramadan commenced on February 18, 2026, state governments across Nigeria have introduced policy adjustments including reduced working hours for civil servants, while religious enforcement bodies issue dress code restrictions and health experts provide fasting guidance.
The Sultan of Sokoto has officially announced that Ramadan will commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning of Islam's holiest month for millions of Nigerian Muslims.
Nigeria's National Assembly descended into chaos as legislators debated amendments to the Electoral Act, with the Senate moving to shift the 2027 presidential election date due to religious observances while the House of Representatives grappled with provisions on electronic result transmission.
State and federal officials across Nigeria distributed food and cash support to hundreds of thousands of households during Ramadan, reflecting growing government recognition of economic hardship facing ordinary citizens.
In a rare convergence of religious calendars, Muslims worldwide begin Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, the same day Christians commence Lent with Ash Wednesday—a coincidence highlighting the shared spiritual discipline of fasting across faiths.
The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on February 17 signals the beginning of Ramadan 2026, prompting spiritual reflection and charitable initiatives across the Islamic world and Nigeria's Muslim communities.
As Nigeria enters Ramadan 1447 AH and the Christian Lenten season simultaneously, government and religious authorities are urging citizens to embrace prayer and community engagement amid the nation's ongoing economic and security challenges.