Tag: Eid-el-Fitr

Eid-el-Fitr: Citizen’s welfare, democracy must be prioritised – Kaduna Gov.-elect 

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Kaduna State Governor-elect, Senator Uba Sani, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise the security and welfare of citizens by putting in place policies that would uplift their standard of living. The Governor-elect, who stated this in a goodwill message to mark Eid-el-Fitr in Kaduna yesterday, also sued for unity and peaceful co-existence of citizens of the state regardless of religious and ethnic affinities. Uba Sani, who is the incumbent senator representing Kaduna Central at the Upper Chambers, while praying for God’s guidance in the governance of the State, noted…

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Eid: “Pray for peace, prosperity of our nation”, CAN urges Nigerians

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The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), has extended heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-il-Fitri. In an issued statement released yesterday, signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN noted that the Eid-il-Fitri celebrations mark the end of Ramadan, a period of sacrifice, devotion, and spiritual renewal for Muslims, and urged Nigerians of all faiths to use the occasion to pray for the peace and prosperity of the country. CAN acknowledged the contributions of Muslims to the building of a more tolerant and egalitarian…

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Eid: Ramalan felicitates Buhari, Tinubu, Muslim faithful

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…Prays for human security, unity and peaceful co-existence By Aminu Imam Executive Chairman, ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd, Owners and Operators of the No. 1 Arewa’s news channels, Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari; President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramalan, in an interview with newsmen yesterday, after the Eid Prayer in Jabi, Abuja, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, also enjoined all Muslim faithful…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Ramalan felicitates Buhari, Tinubu, Muslim faithful

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…Prays for Human Security, Unity and peaceful co-existence By Aminu Imam Executive Chairman, ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd, Owners and Operators of the No. 1 Arewa’s news channels, Liberty TV and FM stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan has rejoiced with President Muhammadu Buhari; President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Ramalan, in an Interview with newsmen after the Eid Prayer in Jabi, Abuja, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, also enjoined all Muslim faithful to…

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Sultan declares today as Eid-el-Fitr day in Nigeria

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Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the moon, which signals the end of Ramadan fasting. The Sultan made the announcement in a live broadcast yesterday. Abubakar said his office received information on the sighting of the moon to end the end of the fasting. He declared Friday, April 21st 2023 as the first day of Shawwal, 1444AH in Nigeria. The Sultan felicitated Nigerian Muslims and wished them God’s guidance and blessings, urging them to continue to pray for peace progress and development…

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Eid el-Fitr: President-elect, Tinubu preaches love, sacrifice

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The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has stressed the need for mankind to live in love, maintaining it is a major demand of Almighty Allah from all Muslim Ummah. This charge was contained in a goodwill message he signed to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration at the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. The former Lagos Governor thanked Almighty Allah (SWT) for the grace to witness this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration after the Holy Month of Ramadan. Noting that Ramadan is a sacred spiritual obligation as one of the five pillars…

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Eid el-Fitr: FG declares Friday Monday as public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr. According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shu’aib Belgore, released yesterday, the Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, made the declaration yesterday, on behalf of the Federal Government. Eid-el-Fitr marks the end to the month long Ramadan fast, and the commencement of Shawaal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Aregbesola congratulated all Muslims faithful for the completion of the holy month of Ramadan. The minister…

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Eid-el-Fitr: “Who I will handover to in 2023” – Buhari

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…Says he’s having sleepless nights over Nigeria’s insecurity President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, joined other Muslim faithful at the parade ground of the Mambilla Barracks, Abuja, to perform the Eid-el-Fitr prayer. This is just as the President promised to hand over to whoever Nigerians elect to succeed him in 2023. President Buhari, who spoke briefly while responding to questions after the prayer session, admitted to having sleepless nights over the security situation in parts of the country. He, however, promised to spare no efforts in dealing decisively and mercilessly with the…

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Eid-el Fitr: Governor Inuwa Felicitates With Muslims, Urges Citizenry To Remain Prayerful, Resolute In The Face Of Current Challenges

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Umar Kaltungo Gombe state Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the State as they join other faithful the world over in celebrating the Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a goodwill message, the Governor urged the Ummah to sustain the lessons of the holy month and replicate them in their daily lives for the good of the society. The Governor tasked the citizenry not to lose sight in face of the current socio-economic and security challenges bedeviling the country but…

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Eid-il-Fitr: Sultan enjoins Nigerians to elect quality leaders

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As Muslims celebrate the 2022 Eid-il-Fitr festival, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has enjoined Nigerians to love one another and elect quality leaders in the forthcoming general elections, expressing serious concern about the skyrocketing prices of food and consumables in the country. In his Sallah message, the Sultan urged Muslims to pray for peace and the country’s stability. In the message by the Director of Administration, NSCIA, Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, the Sultan appealed…

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