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March 20, 2026

Tinubu appeals to Muslim leaders to pray for peace, prosperity

Mr Tinubu also tasked Muslim leaders to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace and prosperity.

Bola Tinubu praying
March 20, 2026

Sallah: NAHCON advises Muslims to be disciplined, generous after Ramadan

NAHCON chairman Ismail Abba gave the advice while felicitating Muslims on Eid-el-Fitri.

Muslims breaking fast
March 19, 2026

Eid-el-Fitri: Makinde charges Muslims to pray for Oyo, Nigeria

Mr Makinde equally urged Muslims to be observant and cautious during the festivities.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
March 19, 2026

Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu felicitates Muslims, urges renewed unity, patriotism

Mr Tinubu called on Muslims to reflect on the spiritual lessons of Ramadan.

President Bola Tinubu
March 19, 2026

Miyetti Allah warns members against carrying knives, matches during Sallah

The pastoralist leader insisted that sallah celebrations must be conducted with dignity, restraint, and full respect for the laws of the land.

Herder on a farmland (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)
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