19 Jan, 2026
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New moon finally sighted in Nigeria, Eid-el-Fitr officially slated for Sunday

The Eid-el-Fitr in Nigeria has been slated for Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has said. The marking of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration follows the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29. The Sultan of […]

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Just in: FG declares Thursday additional holiday for Eid-El-Fitr

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement, which was shared via the ministry’s official communication channel, highlighted the importance of recognizing Eid-El-Fitr […]

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JUST-IN: Tinubu Arrives Lagos Ahead Eid-El-Fitr Celebrations

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday evening, arrived Lagos State for the Eid- El-Fitr celebrations. The President was received at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on arrival by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in company top officials of the Federal and State governments. Recall that presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, had few […]