Obi Calls for Prayer, Unity as Lent, Ramadan Coincide
Obi expressed hope that the shared observance would foster unity across religious and regional divides, serving as a catalyst for moral renewal and national healing at a challenging time for many citizens.
Bauchi Reduces Civil Servants’ Working Hours for Ramadan
The measure aims to support full participation in Ramadan activities. “The decision is aimed at enabling Muslim civil servants to properly observe the tenets of Ramadan and participate fully in religious activities during the holy month,” the circular stated.
Court Orders Reopening of Jalingo Cathedral After 14-Year Shutdown
The ruling, delivered by Presiding Judge Barkindo Chiroma, dismissed the case filed by Reverend Philip Audu on behalf of the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN), which aimed to restrain UMCN activities at the cathedral amid a long-running dispute over ownership and control.
Kano Censorship Board Shut Entertainment Venues for Holy Month of Ramadan
The directive, announced in a press statement by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, targets event centers, gala houses, and DJ operations, mandating their closure throughout Ramadan to promote peace and spiritual focus for residents.
FG Launches Plan for Fire Stations Across 109 Senatorial Districts
To prevent future tragedies, the FFS is ramping up public education, inspections, and enforcement through its Inspectorate and Enforcement Unit. A proposed amendment to the Fire Service Act aims to empower the service to seal non-compliant premises lacking essential fire safety equipment. Plans for additional stations at local government levels are also in advanced stages.