Drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Eid-el-Kabir. Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour…
How corruption can be defeated in Nigeria — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed optimism on how corruption can be defeated in Nigeria. The Chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ola Olukoyede made this known in a statement in his Eid-El-Kabir message. Olukoyede said the upsurge…
Sallah: Jandor seeks prayers to end current economic hardship
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) has urged Muslims to intensify prayers to end the current economic hardship in the country. Adediran made the call in his congratulatory message…
Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 4 breathalysers to curb drunk driving
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Shehu Mohammed says breathalysers have been deployed to motor parks and highways to check drunk driving. Mohammed, while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, said the deployment was in collaboration with the…
Eid-El-Kabir: Bauchi govt begins distribution of bulls, rams
The Bauchi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on Wednesday commenced the distribution of bulls and rams purchased by the State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed for this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. Speaking while handing 20 bulls and 50 rams for…
Eid-el-Kabir turns carnival, unifies Nigerians on Lagos Island
The observance of Eid-el-Kabir on Wednesday turned into a carnival and a unification event for residents on the Lagos Island. The Muslims` yearly ritual of ram slaughtering was marked by many Islanders in fanfare amidst music entertainment, cooking, eating and…
Eid-El-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu congratulates Muslims
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslims, urging them to imbibe the lessons in the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim as they celebrate Eid-El-Kabir. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful to work with other…
Eid-El-Kabir: Glo celebrates Muslims
Globacom has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir festival, urging them to celebrate with love, unity and promote good neighbourliness as contained in the teachings of the Holy Quran. In a press statement released in Lagos on Tuesday, the…
Eid-el-Kabir: Passengers pay N150k – N200k for economy seats
Following the federal government’s declaration of June 28 as a public holiday for Muslim faithful to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, domestic airlines plying northern routes have recorded a spike in ticket sales with passengers paying as high as N200, 000 for economy…