The Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Abaniwonda Olufemi, has deployed massive personnel to ensure adequate security during the Eid-El-fitr celebration in the state. Olufemi disclosed this in a statement issued through the command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, in…
Sallah: Peter Obi preaches social justice, peace, urges deep respect for rule of law
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to hold unto the values of social justice, peace and human progress, and to continue to observe deep respect for the nation’s constitution and rule of…
Eid-el-Fitr: IG secures prayer grounds, CAN rejoices with Muslims (Punch)
The Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has ordered Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and state Commissioners of Police to ensure security in all prayer grounds and other public places nationwide. The IG said on Monday Nigerians must, however, remain vigilant and…
2000 IDPs return to home for Eid-el-Fitr 6 years after (Guardian)
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said no fewer than 2,000 returnees celebrated Eid-el-Fitr at Gudumbali town in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno, for the first time in six years. The town, which is 125 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the…
Bloodbath as muslim communities fight over praying ground (Tribune)
As Muslims celebrated Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, hell was let loose in Igboora town, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State when the faithful turned against one another, injuring many over claims of right to Eid Praying Ground by two…
* Eid-el-Fitr: Lagos Deputy Gov preaches Love, Peaceful Co-Existence (Independent) * MSSN Lagos congratulates Muslims, warns politicians against insincerity (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 15, 2018 Eid-el-Fitr: Lagos Deputy Gov preaches Love, Peaceful Co-Existence (Independent) As the Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Fitr to commemorate the end of one month Ramadan Fasting period, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Lagos State Deputy…
Confusion, as Chief Imam of Ibadanland celebrates Eid-el-fitr (Vanguard)
The Muslim community was thrown into confusion as the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh AbdulGaniyu Agbotomokekere celebrated the Eid-el-fitr which marks the end of Ramadan fast on Thursday, as against the Federal Government declaration of Friday as public holiday for…