Tag: Eid-el-Kabir

Sallah Day onslaught: 6 killed, many abducted as bandits attack Sokoto community

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At least six people have been confirmed dead in an attack by suspected bandits on Tudun-Doki village in Gwadabawa LGA of Sokoto state. The State’s Police spokesperson, Ahmed Rufa’i, said the attack happened in the early hours of yesterday a day Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid-el-Kabir. Rufa’i said six bodies were retrieved after the attack, adding that the number of people abducted is yet to be ascertained. According ti him, The village is far away from the main town. Accessing the village is very difficult because of…

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Tinubu joins Muslim faithful to mark Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday, joined Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Eid-el-Kabir festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of the month of Dhual-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. Accompanied by top government functionaries, the President arrived at the Eid praying ground at 8:55 am yesterday. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat; former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola; businessman Aliko Dangote, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, and other…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari calls for increased food production

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the importance of self-reliance in food production. Speaking after attending Eid prayers with the Emir of Daura, Katsina State Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk, Buhari lauded the efforts of Nigerians who have turned to farming to mitigate rising food prices and ensure national food security. This was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu.He appealed to citizens to continue striving for self-reliance by growing and consuming locally produced food. He said, I am wishing everyone a Happy Sallah. May this special…

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Eid: ??Emir Sanusi defies Police order, holds Sallah Durbar in Kano

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Muslim faithfuls trooped out yesterday, defying CP Ban to greet their 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II yesterday, as he held the traditional Hawan Sallah (Durbar) in Kano. The durbar was conducted after the Emir led the Eid prayer and sermon at the  ?ofar-Mata Jumuat mosque due to heavy rain that made it impossible to use the premises of the Eid ground. Following the Eid prayer and sermon, the Emir embarked on the durbar, riding a horse through Wambai, Zage, ‘Yan Damadan, Shahuci, and back to the palace. Unlike previous…

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BARKA DA SALLAH MESSAGE – RAMALAN

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Executive Chairman ATAR Communications Nig Ltd., (Owners and Operators of Liberty TV, Radio FMs and Online Newspapers Platforms),  Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, congratulates Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria, West, Central, North Africa regions on the celebration of this years Eid-el-Adha  festival. Dr. Ramalan called it a celebration of Allahs Love and Mercy to Mankind. Ramalan stressed that  the celebrations of Sallah is an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion in every situation. “Wishing Barka Da Sallah holidays to All Nigerians and Lovers of Liberty Media Platforms.…

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Eid-el-Kabir: ‘Nigerians sacrifices wont be in vain’ – Tinubu

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…Charges Muslims on occasion’s significance President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Muslims on celebrating the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, saying it denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty. This was contained in a statement by the Presidents Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. In his message to mark this years celebrations,  the President said he shares the joy of the moment with the Muslim Ummah on this auspicious occasion, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty. He also…

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Eid: Kano Govt. rejects Durbar ban, alleges Police taking orders from unknown source

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Kano State Government has expressed concern over the manner the State’s Police Command has been disobeying the legitimate instructions of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is the Chief Security Officer of the State. Speaking at a press conference in Government House, Kano, yesterday, the Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, said, I am compelled to ask the question: who is usurping the authority of the Commander-in-Chief? “Because, some people are dishing out directives to security chiefs in the State; so much so that the State Police Commissioner, without…

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Muslims lament high cost of rams for Eid in Kaduna

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Due to current economic conditions, many residents of Kaduna, in Kaduna State, have noted a significant increase in the prices of rams and other sacrificial animals when compared to last year. The Muslim faithful expressed concerns over the high cost of rams, which are essential for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This sacrifice commemorates Prophet Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, only for God to replace Ishmael with a ram. A local at the Zango livestock market in Tudun-Wada, Yahaya Zakari, said he can now only afford one ram, whereas he…

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Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to mark this years Eid-el-Kabir festival. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by the Ministry of Interiors Permanent Secretary, Dr. A’ishetu Ndayako, quoted the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as congratulating all Muslim Ummah, both at home and in the Diaspora, on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon Him), and to also use the period…

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Kano: Police ban Sallah Durbar activities

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Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebrations in the State. A statement issued yesterday by the State’s Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, noted that the ban became necessary in order to sustain the peace by the Police Command in conjunction with all the relevant security stakeholders. Gumel said, In furtherance, a ban on all contending parties has been placed restraining both from conducting Durbar activities for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He, however, advised worshippers to conduct their normal Eid prayers at the various…

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