I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice. We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again. Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified by Prophet...
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Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. According to the...
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The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has assured residents across the North-East of adequate security arrangements ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, while warning of possible attempts by insurgents to disrupt the festivities. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across the state ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration. The governor launched the exercise at the Conference Hall of Prime Lodge in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum commended Nigeria’s First Lady,...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in the state, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message, the governor expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for granting...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah in the state on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr marking the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fast. Ramadan offered the opportunity for the Muslim faithful to renew their faith, boost spiritual depth, charitable giving and...
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble...
Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims across Nigeria to commence the search for the crescent moon that would mark the end of Ramadan 1447AH and the beginning of Shawwal.This is contained in a press...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of March salaries to civil servants in the state on the 13th of the month, ahead of the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The early payment is expected to enable workers across the state make adequate preparations for the festive period...
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has approved the early payment of March salaries for civil servants in the state ahead of the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr celebration. The directive, which takes effect from Friday, March 13, 2026, is aimed at enabling workers and pensioners to prepare adequately for the festive...
By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto – Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Agency (SOZEA), has successfully distributed over 3,000 cows to more than 15,000 households in Sokoto, Kano, and Kaduna during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The agency’s chairman, Malam Lawal Maidoki, revealed that the initiative was made possible through the support of...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A devastating bomb explosion has rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 6 males and injuring 3 females. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon during Eid-el-Kabir (sallah) celebrations, when the victims, mostly youths, were visiting relatives and paying Salah...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, has celebrated this year’s Eid el-Kabir with 200 street children rescued from drug abuse, criminal activities, and various forms of vulnerability. The event, which took place at the Bulunkutu Rehabilitation Centre in...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – A high-powered delegation of Kaduna-based Islamic clerics has paid Governor Uba Sani a Sallah homage at Sir Kashim House, commended his people-centred policies. According to the delegates, the visit is to felicitate with the governor on the occasion of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations. Speaking...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is operating additional special train services on the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna routes to accommodate the surge in passenger traffic during the Eid-Kabir celebration. The Corporation Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement issued to NATIONAL ACCORD...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a decisive pre-emptive strike against Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State, killing scores of insurgents and crippling their plans to disrupt Eid celebrations. Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, confirmed this in a...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to accelerate the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam to avert a repeat of last year’s devastating flood disaster. Maiduguri and surrounding local government areas experienced their worst flooding in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has felicitated with the Muslim faithful, as they commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, describing it as a significant spiritual event in the Muslim calendar. Governor Alia in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, charged the...
Eid-el-Kabir: CAS celebrates with troops in Maiduguri, urges relentless pursuit of national security
Eid-el-Kabir: CAS celebrates with troops in Maiduguri, urges relentless pursuit of national security
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– In a show of solidarity and appreciation, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) at NAF Base Maiduguri on 6 June, 2025. Represented by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Tactical Air...