This celebration is significant, not just for the Muslim Ummah, but a moment that calls for collective action against forces that threaten our common existence as a nation. By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Duke, PhD,…
National Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any verified report of the Shawwal crescent sighting from various Committees across the Country on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan 1447AH. By Our Reporter SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad…
By Joe Udo RIYADH (CONVERSEER) – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The announcement was made on Wednesday via HaraminInfo social media platforms, confirming that the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Kingdom. “The crescent…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement on Thursday, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, says the declaration was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has issued a strong advisory to traders and market operators across the country against the hoarding and artificial inflation of prices of essential food items during the holy month of Ramadan and Lent. Mallam Issa-Onilu expressed concern…
CAN PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release January 17, 2026 CAN Pays Tribute to Heroic Imam Who Saved 262 Christians 1. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) pays glowing tribute to an extraordinary religious leader whose life and actions remain a profound testimony to courage, compassion, and our shared humanity. 2. The late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi…
By Joe Udo MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – Survivors of the Maiduguri market mosque bomb explosion have recounted what really happened. Converseer earlier reported that many worshippers were killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside the Gamboru Jumu’at mosque inside the market in Maiduguri, Borno State capital. Some of the worshippers, who escaped the attack,…
By Joe Udo MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – Several worshippers have been killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside a mosque at the Gamboru Market in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Converseer reports that the explosion occurred while worshippers were gathered for prayers, on Wednesday, causing panic and chaos within the busy market area. According…
By Joe Udo SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the First Day of Rajab 1447AH. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who is also the…
By Collin Rugg NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – American-Arab Dearborn Heights businessman Sam Hussein and a local tree farmer team up to cover the cost of a $10,000 Christmas tree, which now stands in front of City Hall. The men decided to take action after the yearly tradition was almost ruined. The tree order, which was…
