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).

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.

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