He said the development was part of measures adopted by Nigeria, like most parts of the African continent now facing a COVID-19 third wave after detecting the more transmissible Delta variant. The Kano State Government recently suspended Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) festivities in compliance with the federal government’s order that placed six states on red alert. … Read more
CAN had on Tuesday declared a 3-day special prayers against killings, banditry, others The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has celebrated with Muslims in the country on the occasion of the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. In a statement by its National General Secretary, Daramola Joseph, the Christian body also rejoiced with the leadership … Read more
harps on peaceful co-existence, national integration Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has urged all Muslim faithfuls to ensure that the lessons which they have learnt during the Ramadan season and their act of devotions remained a consistent way of life even after the 30-days exercise Governor Bello noted that Ramadan was a season of several … Read more
Seven women have reportedly been found dead in a beauty salon in the Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State. The spokesperson of the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the report. Abiodun said the victims, including two married women and five single ladies, went to make their hair in the salon last week where they died … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, July 31st, 2020 rescued a young man who was planning to jump into the lagoon. According to the Governor, the man was owed someone a debt of N500,000 which he could not afford to pay, hence he attempted suicide by trying to jump into the lagoon. Governor Sanwo-Olu came … Read more
A thick cloud of apprehension engulfs Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, on Thursday, the eve of Sallah celebrations, after two bomb two bomb blasts were recorded. preparation for Sallah were in top gear when the bombs went off. According to a resident, the first blast occurred at Gwannge, a resident area, around 6pm. According to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not entertain visitors and well-wishers during this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Buhari said he will observe Eid El-Kabir prayers at home with his family owing to the measures put in place to curb COVID-19. The president made this known In a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on his … Read more
– The Federal Government has declared July 30 and 31 as Public Holiday. – The Holiday is to enable Muslim Faithfuls celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. – The disclosure was made by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior on Tuesday. – The Statement equally advised Nigerians to adhere to COVOD-19 guidelines while celebrating the Sallah. The Federal … Read more
Bandits were reported to have allegedly murdered 16 persons in Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara on Sallah day. While confirming the attack, the Director-General on Media to the state governor, Yusuf Idris, stated, in a press statement in Gusau on Wednesday that the governor visited the community and sympathised with them”. … Read more