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Members of Nigeria’s Senate have urged the federal government to launch immediate rescue operations for worshippers and residents abducted during recent armed attacks in the Borgu area of Niger State. Lawmakers are pressing for enhanced security measures to prevent further kidnappings in the region.
The Nigerian Federal Executive Council has approved N3.94 trillion for roads, vessels, and other projects, while also extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation to six weeks and canceling the passing-out parade. These decisions are part of broader government initiatives, including plans for real-time capital projects tracking and addressing various national issues.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) states that Nigerian Muslims are facing unfair profiling in discussions about insecurity, describing it as 'double jeopardy'.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accepted the reports and accordingly declared Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 as the first day of Ramadan The post Ramadan starts in Nigeria on Wednesday – Sultanate Council appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has strongly condemned recent school abductions, labeling them a national disgrace and a crime against humanity. The council called for urgent action to address the ongoing crisis.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on Islamic clerics to verify information and actively fight fake news, citing its role in communal clashes and religious tensions across Nigeria.
Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, successfully ousted incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. This victory marks another win for Trump-backed candidates in the midterm elections.
Muslims will begin fasting on Wednesday for the holy month of Ramadan. But debate over whether the crescent moon is visible yet means that, in several countries, Ramadan will officially begin on Thurs
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) issued a warning to the Federal Government and security agencies, urging them to address persistent attacks before the Muslim community's patience runs out.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has issued a warning against linking crime to religion or ethnicity. The council urged authorities and the public to avoid religious and ethnic profiling of criminals.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Jigawa State Government have formally intervened in a controversy involving a woman named Walida and an operative of the State Security Service (SSS).