Tag: Eid-el-Kabir

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

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Kano Durbar ban

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 Abraham’s 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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FG on Sallah

The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. In an issued statement yesterday, signed by the Ministry of Interior’s 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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Eid-el-Kabir: Religious leaders campaign for livestock price reduction

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Religious leaders campaign

Amid high living costs, some Muslim and Christian clerics in Kaduna have formed a coalition to call on roadside livestock traders to reduce the price of rams as Eid-el-Kabir, (Sallah) approaches. Led by Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, the group toured various livestock selling points in Kaduna on Friday. ?The purpose of their visit was to convey season’s greetings to the livestock sellers and appeal for lower prices on rams and other animals, enabling more Muslims to afford them for the Sallah celebration. Pastor Buru emphasised the necessity of this intervention,…

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Eid: Nigeria will prosper under my presidency, Tinubu assures

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President Bola Tinubu yesterday in Lagos encouraged Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity. Speaking to newsmen after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, the President stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealing to Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious rivalries. While noting that Allah would not burden the country with what it cannot bear, the President said: “I thank Almighty Allah for keeping us in good health till today and pray to Him to grant us robust…

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Ramalan felicitates Muslims on Eid-el Kabir

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The Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd the Owner of Liberty TV and FM Radio stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el Kabir, urging Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice for the good of the country. Ramalan, while congratulating all Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of the Eid-el Kabir celebration, he noted that despite all challenges, God has kept us alive with His mercy. He stated: “While wishing the Muslim happy celebrations, I urge all Nigerians to…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Katsina Gov. rejects 100 rams’ gift from philanthropist

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An offer of 100 rams from a philanthropist in Katsina State is said to have been rejected by the Governor, Dikko Radda. According to reports, Radda was offered the rams on Tuesday in preparation for today’s Sallah festival, but he declined. According to the locals, the governor was irritated by the donation and warned them not to bring him similar gifts in the future. Another philanthropist, Muhammed Kabir, said he was with the governor when the rams were brought to him, but the governor asked that the animals be returned…

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Ramalan felicitates Muslims on Eid-el Kabir

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The Executive Chairman of ATAR Communications Nigeria Ltd the Owner of Liberty TV and FM Radio stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el Kabir, urging Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice for the good of the country. Ramalan, while congratulating all Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of the Eid-el Kabir celebration, he noted that despite all challenges, God has kept us alive with His mercy. He stated: “While wishing the Muslim happy celebrations, I urge all Nigerians to…

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Eid: IGP assures of adequate security, public safety

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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured the general public of sustained efforts by the Force in tackling crimes and criminality and improving public safety and security across the country. The IGP gave the assurance while charging Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), to configure the security architecture in their Areas of Responsibility (AoR) for robust and responsive policing ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a press statement…

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