By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Katsina State Government has announced a one-week holiday for primary and secondary school students from Monday, June 26, 2023. Alhaji Ya’u Jibrin, acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. Alhaji Jibrin said that the break...
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As Muslim faithful prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, price of rams and basic food commodities in various markets across Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among Nigerians, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Different market surveys conducted by NAN correspondents in various states of the federation on Sunday,...
The former Zamfara Governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has donated N200 million to various categories of people in the state for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This is contained in a statement signed by the state APC Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, issued in Gusau on Saturday by the State Publicity Secretary, Malam...
Christians on Saturday joined Muslims to clear grass at the Kaduna Mosque praying ground as a way to strengthen ethnic and religious relationship. Ms Jessica Akila and Mercy Bajumi, members of the community Peace Observers (CPO) in Kachia local government area and working under the Community Initiatives to Promote...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted Nigerians to be vigilant prior to the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations as some terrorists group are planning to attack worship and recreational centres before and during the festivity. The DSS spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, who disclosed this...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has commended Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for his development strides and achievements in the state for the last eight years. Emir Bayero gave the commendation on Sunday when he paid the traditional Sallah homage to the governor. He...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on Muslim faithful to continue to pray for sustainable peace and security in the country. Mrs. Buhari made the call in a statement issued by the Director, Information, Mr Suleiman Haruna, on Friday after performing Eid-el-Fitr...
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says he holds no grudge against anyone as his eight years stewardship ends May 20. The governor stated this in his Sallah Message issued in Kano on Friday and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba. Ganduje said...
Mr Sunday Olajide, has implored Muslim faithful to use Eid-el-Fitr celebration to pray for the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to succeed when inaugurated on May 29. Olajide said that they should pray for guidance, wisdom and divine direction for Tinubu from God to govern the country in tackling economic stagnation...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The member representing Hawul Local Government Area at the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ayuba Wakawa has felicitated with Muslim Ummah after the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fasting period and the peaceful conduct of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Hon. Wakawa, who...
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...
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has tasked politicians seeking redress in courts to accept the outcomes in good faith. Abubakar, who made the assertion in his Eid-el-Fitr massage to Nigerians on Friday in Sokoto State said: ”The...
A WhatsApp Platform, Katsina City News, has raised donations totalling N5.1 million to assist the needy during the Ramadan fasting period. Danjuma Muhammad-Katsina, Founder of the platform, confirmed this development to the News Agency of Nigeria. Muhammad-Katsina, who spoke on Wednesday in Katsina, explained that members of the platform...
President Muhammadu Buhari in the course of the week summoned emergency National Security Council meeting to deliberate on nation’s security challenges occasioned by the recent attacks by terrorist groups. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that suspected terrorists Tuesday night attacked presidential advance team to Katsina State as...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate for the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has officially announced former Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno as his running mate. Tinubu made the announcement on Sunday while briefing journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Daura, Katsina State,...
As water scarcity bites harder, Sokoto residents chase after moving water tankers to get supplies. The Sokoto Water Board has not been able to pump water through the pipeline network since contractors stopped supplying expensive diesel to pump water. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that because of...
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party have sent their goodwill messages to the Muslim community on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Soludo and Obi, who felicitated Muslim faithful in separate statements, called on Nigerians to embrace peace and have faith in...
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged Muslim community in Imo and in the country at large, to emulate the virtues and noble teachings of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) at all times. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguwike Nwachuku on Saturday , Uzodinma harped on...