As the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration draws near, Muslims in Ibadan have voiced growing concern over the exorbitant prices of rams, a key sacrificial animal for the festival. Both buyers and sellers interviewed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday described the situation as deeply worrisome. Buyers lament...
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Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025/26 season, bringing an emotional close to a nine-year stay at Anfield. “Because of you, I’ll never walk alone,” Salah said in his farewell message, a line that perfectly captures the bond he has built...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has openly declared full support for the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, describing his leadership as impactful and people-focused. The monarch made this known during a traditional Sallah homage visit to...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated firm operational control over Ngoshe and Gwoza areas of Borno State, effectively countering terrorist propaganda and ensuring a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the axis. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers at Ramat Square, Maiduguri. The two prayers were observed peacefully at the main Eid ground and other prayer grounds across the state under tight security, marking the end of the...
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...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has felicitated Muslims faithful in the state on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-El-Fitr celebration.Governor Alia in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, encouraged all Muslim Ummah to embrace the lessons, blessings and the spiritual benefits of Ramadan in their daily living, saying...
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna The Kaduna State Police Command has announced comprehensive security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command said it has deployed tactical commanders, intelligence operatives and...
Ahead of the Sallah celebrations, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has reinforced his longstanding support for frontline military personnel by donating twenty bulls to troops across the district, including the Theatre Command and the Seven Division at the Maimalari Military Cantonment. The gesture extends to...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Former President Mohammad Buhari has donated a cow and other food items to National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, as a gift for the Sallah celebration. The NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alex Obemeata, disclosed that...
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 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 – 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...
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...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyode, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s determination to tackle insecurity in the country, vowing to “fish out, smoke, and send bandits and terrorists to their makers.” The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, Cyber...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia– The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Adamu Bako Ninga, has called for peace in the state and Nigeria, as Muslims world over celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha. Alhaji Ninga, made the call during a courtesy calls on him by...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has enjoined Muslim faithful to emulate praiseworthy attributes of self-sacrifice, obedience to Allah and relentless commitment to serve humanity as practiced by Prophet Ibrahim. Governor Sani, made this known shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayer with other Muslim faithful...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has joined the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, along with top government officials and hundreds of residents for the two Raka’at Eid prayer at the historic Shehu’s Palace in Maiduguri. The Eid prayer was led...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to offer more prayers and support for the military and security agencies making sacrifices to protect the nation from terrorism and banditry. The President made the call during Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Dodan Barracks in Lagos. Tinubu emphasized the...