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“INEC Should Avoid Elections During Ramadan – Shari’a Judge”.
A Shari’a Court judge, Bashir Hassan Bashir, has advised that elections should ideally not be fixed during the month of Ramadan, particularly in a country with a significant Muslim population.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an interview, he said it would be preferable to avoid scheduling polls during the fasting period.
He explained that one of the key concerns is the physical strain associated with fasting, noting that election days often require voters to stand in long queues under the sun, which can lead to exhaustion and weakness.
According to him, Ramadan is also a time of heightened spiritual activities, including prayers, Qur’an recitation, and other acts of worship, which may limit public movement and engagement.
Bashir suggested that conducting elections either before or after Ramadan could boost voter turnout, as people would not be managing the physical and spiritual demands of fasting.
He maintained that fixing election dates outside Ramadan would promote convenience, fairness, and broader participation in the democratic process.
However, he stated that if election dates remain unchanged, Muslims can still fulfill both their religious and civic obligations by planning ahead.
He advised voters to arrive early at polling units before the heat intensifies and to maintain their health by eating a proper pre-dawn meal, hydrating sufficiently before fasting begins, and resting after voting where possible.
The judge also urged Muslims to approach voting with good intentions, describing it as a civic responsibility aimed at promoting the common good.
He added that worship and civic duty can go hand in hand, encouraging voters to engage in prayers and remembrance of God while participating in the electoral process.
While reiterating that it would be preferable to avoid Ramadan for elections to ensure ease and wider participation, he stressed that voting does not invalidate fasting and remains a civic right.
Bashir further called on young people to support others, particularly the elderly and those with limited strength, to help them access polling units more easily.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) earlier announced that the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for February 20, while governorship and state assembly polls are fixed for March 6, 2027.
The announcement sparked concerns about a possible clash between Ramadan, Lent, and the 2027 general elections.
Subsequently, the Senate amended Clause 28(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026, granting INEC the legal flexibility to adjust the 2027 general election timetable if necessary.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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