Tag: Eid-el-Fitr

Sallah Celebrations: IGP orders water-tight security around praying grounds, recreational centers, ATM, POS points, others

Aminu Imam

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), has ordered watertight security around Eid prayer grounds to ensure a crisis-free before and after the Eid-il-Fitr celebrations in the country. The IGP has equally ordered water-tight security on highways, recreational centres, financial institutions especially ATM and PoS points, to safeguard religious celebrations and financial transactions during the period. Baba, who gave the order in an issued statement in Abuja, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, ordered the heavy deployment of Police officers, especially intelligence operatives, traffic officers and other operational assets…

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Eid: “Why we disobeyed Sultan” – Sokoto Sheikh

Aminu Imam

The Islamic cleric who led his followers to observe Eid prayers in Sokoto yesterday, Sheikh Musa Lukwa, has defended his action. Recall that the Sultan of Sokoto, who is the Head of all Muslims in Nigeria, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, had declared today, Monday as Eid-il-Fitr, after announcing that the new moon of Shawwal, 1443AH, was not sighted on Saturday; however, Sheikh Luka said the Sultan’s position was not correct. According to the Sheikh, “A lecturer at the Usman Danfodiyo University, Dr. Maigari, also confirmed the sighting of the…

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Insecurity: “Kill as many bandits, kidnappers this Sallah” – COAS charges troops

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, has felicitated with troops of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of this year’s Eid-il-Fitr celebration and directed them to eliminate as many bandits, kidnappers and terrorists as possible and recover as many weapons and ammunition from criminal elements. This was contained in an statement to newsmen in Abuja by the Director of Nigerian Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen Ben Nwachukwu. According to the statement, in the goodwill message to personnel across all Nigerian Army formations and units, the COASespecially…

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Eid-El-Fitr: Police Deploy 6,000 personnel in Borno, commit to protect lives, property

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By; Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri. Borno State Police Command reitetates its commitment to protect lives and properties during and after Eid-El-Fitr Festivities, promising to deploy 6,000 personnel across the state. The state Police Public Relation Officer PPRO ASP Sani Kamilu Shatambaya stated this in an interview in his office in Maiduguri. This comes after terrorists threatened to detonate bombs in Maiduguri, Bama and Konduga local government areas during sallah celebration. The Police Command reiterated its readiness to provide adequate security for lives and property before, during and after the forthcoming…

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‘God bringing challenges to make Nigeria stronger’ – Gbajabiamila

Aminu Imam

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said God is taking Nigeria through insecurity and economic challenges so the country can come out stronger and better. His comments came against the background of Nigerians witnessing increased insecurity as bandits continue to kidnap for ransom in the North, while unknown gunmen have continued to unleash mayhem on security officials in the South-South and southeastern part of the country. Speaking to journalists after the Eid prayer yesterday, Gbajabiamila attributed problems in the country to God’s work in other to…

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Sallah message: El-Rufa’i salutes Muslims, appeals for peace

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Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has praised the spirit of sacrifice and resilience displayed by the Muslim community of the State during the fasting period. In his Ed-el-Fitr message, “the governor congratulated the Muslim community on the successful completion of Ramadan, and prayed that Almighty Allah will bless the immense sacrifices that are being made. The message was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye yesterday. The statement said that el-Rufa’i urged the Muslim community to keep hope alive, and to…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Gombe Emir treats governor, guests to colourful Durbar 

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…As Gombe governor admonishes Muslims to maintain spirit, essence of Ramadan By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor,  Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has emphasised the need for Muslims and Christians in the State to continue to live in peace with one another. According to an issued press statement by the Governor’s  Director-General, (Press Affairs), Isma’ila Uba Misilli, Gov. Yahaya stated this when he hosted members of the State House Assembly, Commissioners and other top Government functionaries to a special lunch to appreciate the Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, which…

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Eid-el-Fitr: Gombe governor admonishes Muslims to maintain spirit, essence of Ramadan

Aminu Imam

…As Gombe Emir treats governor, guests to colourful Durbar By Umar Kaltungo Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has emphasised the need for Muslims and Christians in the State to continue to live in peace with one another. According to an issued press statement by the Governor’sDirector-General, (Press Affairs), Isma’ila Uba Misilli, Gov. Yahaya stated this when he hosted members of the State House Assembly, Commissioners and other top Government functionaries to a special lunch to appreciate the Almighty Allah for the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, which came…

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Eid-el-Fitri: ‘Don’t forget lessons Of Ramadan’- Ramalan implores Muslims

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As Muslims across the world mark the 1442 AH Eid-el-Fitri celebration, the Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd (the owner of Liberty TV Nigeria and FM Radio stations), (Dr. (Alh) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has urged the Muslim faithful not to forget the significance and lessons of the just-concluded month of Ramadan. Ramalan stated this in his Sallah message to congratu­late the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and wish them a blessed and peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebration. He prayed to Almighty Allah to ac­cept all acts…

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Eid-il-Fitr: President Buhari urges Nigerians to embrace unity, solidarity

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…As Jigawa State declares Friday as public holiday  President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with all Nigerians and Muslims across the globe on the occasion of the Eid-il-Fitr, which marks the end of the Ramadan fasting. In a goodwill message contained via a press statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, yesterday, the President urged all Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the Eid-il-Fitr to pray against all forms of insecurity that is currently bedeviling the country. Buhari called on all Nigerians to unite and shun calls for separatism fuelled by…

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