President Buhari Calls For Unity Amongst Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has called for prayers against the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power through blackmail against the existence of Nigeria as a united entity. Buhari made the call in a goodwill message to Nigerians and Muslims across the globe on the celebration of Eid-el- Fitr following the completion of a month of fasting. The message which was personally signed by him called for unity and solidarity...

Eid-El-Fitr Is A Unique Opportunity For Nigeria To Renew Its Past With Destiny – PDP

The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South Geo-Political zone has said that the commemoration of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration is a unique opportunity for Nigeria to renew its past with destiny. Chief Dan Orbih, National Vice Chairman, South-South of the party, made the disclosure in a statement in Benin on Wednesday to mark the Islamic celebration. According to Orbih, as the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world mark this year’s...

Eid-El Fitr: Adamawa Police Deploys 1,207 Personnel

To ensure a crime-free Eid-el Fitri celebration, Adamawa State police command has deployed no fewer than 1,207 policemen to the various parts of the state. A statement signed by the command’s image maker, DSP Suleiman Nguroje said, the commissioner of police, Aliyu Adamu Alhaji also ordered frequent surveillance and visibility policing across the state especially during Sallah public holiday on Wednesday or Thursday to forestall any breach of peace so as to ensure hitch-free of Sallah celebrations....

Buhari Cancels Sallah Homage to Presidential Villa Due to COVID-19

President Buhari has directed that all celebrations including the forthcoming Eid-Al-Fitr should be limited due to the global Coronavirus crisis. Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan. According to the presidential aide, the President, First Family, his personal aides, members of the cabinet, and Service Chiefs who choose to remain in Abuja will congregate in full compliance with COVID-19 protocols...

Look For A New Moon Of Shawwal- NSCIA

The Deputy Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Salisu Shehu said on Saturday that the President-General of the Council and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Shawwal on Tuesday. According to Shehu in a statement, “following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the crescent of Shawwal should be searched for on Tuesday, 11 May...

Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Warns FG to Produce Mbaka Within 48 Hours

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, on Wednesday raised alarm over the whereabouts of the founder of the Adoration Ministry Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. The fiery catholic priest who recently has been on the news speaking against the Federal Government of Nigeria was last seen on Tuesday. A statement issued by the President-General of OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, confirmed that the embattled priest was last seen on Tuesday and all effort to trace him proves...

Kano State Hisbah Board 11 People For Not Observing Fasting

KANO — Officials of the Kano State Hisbah Board have arrested eight women and three men for eating during Ramadan. The Acting Commandant General of the board, Musa Kibiya, said they were arrested after getting some information from the residents of the two areas at different times in a raid by Hisbah personnel at Tudun Murtala of Nassarawa Local Government and Sharada area of Kano Municipal where they were found eating. “The residents of the...

Archbishop Chukwuma Urges Diligence Among Religious, Political Leaders

ENUGU — The Archbishop of the Enugu Ecclesiastical Anglican Province, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has advised religious and political leaders in the country to be diligent in service. The Anglican archbishop gave the advice in Enugu on Thursday while addressing some journalist in his office. The cleric asked politicians to see their positions as an opportunity to serve the masses, who entrusted their collective will to them. He said it had become imperative for leaders of the...

Sultan Directs Muslims To Look For A New Moon Of Ramadan

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from today (Monday). Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection, and assisting the needy. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. The...

Easter: Clergy Wants Nigerians to Rise in Oneness Against Terrorism

IBADAN — The Catholic Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Easter to rise in oneness, truth, faith, and good work to end terrorism in Nigeria. Badejo, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Ibadan, also called on stakeholders to join hands in prayer to restore sanity, unity, and progress in Nigeria. “It will be...

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