Category: News

A 20-year-old suspect, Usman Sagiru, of Sharifai Quarters, has been arrested by operatives of Kano State Police command in connection with the fatal attack on vigilantes in the entourage of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from Eid praying ground. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 30, at approximately 12:40pm, as worshippers dispersed from the Eid praying…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH. Abubakar made the announcement in a special broadcast to the Muslims Ummah on Saturday night in his palace in Sokoto. He said the new moon…

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Shawwal cresent today, the 29th day of Ramadan and has since declared tomorrow, 30th of March as Eid-ul-fitr. The kingdom made the disclosure via its verified X platform, @haramaininfo on Saturday. The tweets reads: “The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. #EidAlFitr…

The Nation Newspaper The United Kingdom has announced a visa fee increase from April 9, affecting multiple categories, including study, visit, sponsorship, and transit visas. Under the revised fees, a six-month tourist visa will now cost £127, up from £115—a nearly 7% increase. The cost of a two-year visitor visa has risen from £432 to…

The Nation Newspaper Four countries have qualified and joined the three co-hosting nations, Canada, Mexico and the United States, as the early birds for the 2026 World Cup competition. The 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be the 23rd edition of the tournament and marks the first World Cup…

The Nation Newspaper Nwaeke, who claimed to have been an eyewitness to some of the actions taken by Fubara, spoke of how the suspended governor allegedly plotted the destruction of the State House of Assembly and economic sabotage to ensure the downfall of President Bola Tinubu. Nwaeke, in a video press conference and a statement,…

The Sultan of Sokoto who also doubles as the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025. In a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Friday…

The House of Representatives said on Thursday it decided to back-down on its earlier decision to pass for second reading, a constitutional amendment Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors of immunity as conferred by section 308 of the Constitution as amended to allow for thorough debate before moving to the next…

By Saleh Faruq Gagarawa Today marks a moment in history that many hoped would never come—the retirement of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni, FWACP, a man whose name is synonymous with progress, innovation, and selfless service. As he steps away from the civil service, Nigeria is not just losing a dedicated leader—it is losing one…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims…