THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 4, 2018 Ambode urges Muslims to be good after Ramadan (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has enjoined Muslims to continue to uphold the tenets of Islam beyond the month of Ramadan by…
Ramadan: ’Pull over in case of fatigue’, FRSC tells drivers (SUN)
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to pull over in a safe place and take a rest in case of fatigue during the Ramadan fast. The FRSC official said taking few minute rest as a safety measure,…
Ramadan: Sokoto to spend N300m on disabled persons (SUN)
The Sokoto State Government has earmarked N300 million for assistance to orphans and widows during Ramadan and sallah festivities Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal announced this in his remarks shortly after breaking Ramadan fast with people with disabilities at Government House,…
Why do Muslims fast? Plus everything you need to know, but afraid to ask- (Haaretz)
Millions of Muslims around the world mark the start of Ramadan on Wednesday in some countries and Thursday according to the Saudi calendar, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Hill (the crescent) coincides with the astronomical new moon. Since the…
Ramadan: NiOMA award ceremony to hold on a new date
Organisers of the Nigerian Online Merit Award (NiOMA) have announced a postponement of the event originally scheduled to hold this Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Main Hall of Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. NiOMA Organising Committee Chairman, Lanre Alabi, said…
Buhari greets Muslims at start of Ramadan
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his greetings and best wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they begin the 30-day Ramadan fast. A State House statement Wednesday by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity),…
Buhari greets Muslims as Ramadan starts (Punch)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent his greetings and best wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commenced the 30-day Ramadan fast. In his message to the nation on the beginning of the Ramadan made available…