BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – As Muslims faithful world over observe Eid-el-Fitr today, Friday, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 10, Sani Bello Dalijan has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) under his jurisdiction, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states to ensure that they maintain peace, before, during and...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of equality, justice, peace and fair play, as they celebrate the 2023 Eid-el-Fitr. The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the appeal in a statement he titled: “Happy EId-El Fitri: May We...
The National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Dr Victor Oye, has felicitated with the Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of 2023 Eid-el-fitr. Dr. Oye in a message on Friday, congratulated the Muslim Umah for successful completion of the Ramadan fast. He said Muslims should adhere to...
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and his predecessor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, have congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan fast. Adeleke, in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Friday in Osogbo, urged Muslim faithful in the state not to jettison the virtues of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Muslims faithful in Maiduguri city have observed a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr sallah celebration as the two supplication rakaats were observed peacefully in many Eid mosque within the metropolis. Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, Governor Babagana Zulum, Borno Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur, APC Deputy...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) I’m Plateau State has felicitated with Muslims across the country, urging them to fervently pray for peace, unity and stability of the polity and the nation. Plateau APC Chairman, Chief Rufus Bature made the call in a goodwil mesage signed by the State Publicity...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Friday 21 and Monday 24 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Dr. Belgore congratulated Muslims for the...
The former Zamfara governor, Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari, on Wednesday distributed 338 cows to All Progressives Congress (APC) executives, supporters and various categories of less-privileged persons in the 14 local government areas of the state for the Eid-Fitri celebrations. The former State APC Chairman, Alhaji Lawal Liman, disclosed this to...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the crescent of Shawwal 1444 AH from Thursday. The Sultan made the call in a statement on Wednesday signed by...
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, embarked on official and spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to thank Almighty Allah as he prepares to handover mantle of leadership to President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on May 29. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Buhari departed...
The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi, have donated over 100,000 combo packs of food items to Muslim and Christian faithful in Abuja. The donations were made on their behalf by the National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Betta Edu. At the commencement...
Over 50 Christians and Muslims have jointly organized an Interfaith iftar break to strengthen peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance in Kaduna State. The event which took place at Unguwar Rimi, Kaduna, was organized by Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) and Community Peace Observers (CPO), in conjunction with...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Muslims in Nigeria and the world to use the holy month of Ramadan to seek spiritual guidance and sacrifice to the cause of peace. Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the just concluded elections, gave the advice in...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan Prince Agba in a statement on Friday urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to engender peace, unity, and religious...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has sent best wishes to Muslims as they commence 30 days of Ramadan fasting, urging that they use the season “to project the best and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept.” President Buhari stated this in a...
Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, the Chief of Nurul Yaqeen Jumma’at Mosque Life Camp, Abuja, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure the release of more redesigned naira notes as the months of Ramadan are fast approaching. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering his Jumma’at Sermon, titled, “the...
A large number of Muslim youths and Islamic scholars attended this year’s Christmas service and shared many gifts to strengthen Christian – Muslim relationship in the northern part of the country. According to the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor Yohanna Buru, every year, hundreds...
Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised Nigerians unprecedented turnaround in the nation’s socioeconomic and political areas from his government, if elected. Tinubu made the promise on Sunday in Ibadan at a Town Hall Meeting with Muslim Leaders drawn from the six states...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has pledged to promote eastern education through the establishment of higher Islamic schools across the 27 Local Government Areas of state. Governor Zulum made the pledge on Saturday during the Eid Maulud festival which mark the birth of Prophet...
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has charged Muslims to use the Eid- el-Maulud occasion to pray for peace, security and prosperity of Nigeria. Buni made the call on Saturday in a message by his Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu. The News Agency of...