Sultan Of Sokoto Declares Friday As Eid‑El‑Fitr

 

His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, has announced that the Shawwal moon was not sighted anywhere in Nigeria, and therefore Friday, March 20 2026, will be observed as Eid‑El‑Fitr.

This aligns with the official statement from the Sultanate Council, which confirmed that no credible moon‑sighting reports were received on Wednesday, March 18, the 29th day of Ramadan 1447 AH.

Meningitis outbreak hits second UK university amid fear of country-wide outbreak

 

A second university in Kent, United Kingdom, has confirmed a case of meningitis as health officials warn of a growing outbreak that has already claimed two lives and left a nine-month-old baby in intensive care, raising fears of wider spread across the United Kingdom.

Canterbury Christ Church University confirmed that one of its students has contracted the disease, bringing the total number of reported cases to 20, including nine confirmed infections and 11 still under investigation. Authorities say six of the confirmed cases involve the most serious strain, Meningitis B (MenB).

The outbreak, which has been declared a national incident, has largely been linked to events in Canterbury, with investigations focusing on a popular nightlife venue, Club Chemistry, where more than 2,000 people are believed to have attended over a key weekend.