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  • Eid-el-Kabir: CP orders visibility policing, intelligence-led raids in FCT

    Eid-el-Kabir: CP orders visibility policing, intelligence-led raids in FCT

    The Commissioner Police (CP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ajao Adewale, has ordered heightened visibility policing and sustained intelligence-led raids on black spots ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh,  disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

    Adeh said that the CP gave the order during a strategic security meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and heads of Tactical Teams in the command.

    Adewale said the meeting was to ensure a safe and secured FCT ahead of the forthcoming Inspector General of Police (I-G) Award Night, the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and the June 12 Democracy Day commemoration.

    He said the focus of the meeting was to fine-tune operational deployments, reinforcement of professionalism and accountability in policing efforts during the period.

    “You must strengthen security within your respective Areas of Responsibility (AORs) and ensure heightened visibility policing, particularly at all strategic entry and exit points into the city.

    “This is in anticipation of the arrival of very senior police officers and other dignitaries from across the country for the I-G’s event,”he said.

    The CP ordered the deployment of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) teams to sweep worship and recreational centres ahead of expected events.

    He directed the senior police officers to sustain intelligence-led raids on identified black spots known for illicit drug activities in a professional manner, devoid of abuse.

    The CP warned the officers against any form of extortion and urged the officers to be smartly dressed, disciplined, and courteous in their interactions with the public.

    “You must not be involved in civil disputes, particularly land-related matters and your continuous raids on identified spots must not serve as a cover for harassment or illegal financial demands.

    “You must reinforce the standing order that bail is free; any officer found requesting money for bail will be dealt with in accordance with established disciplinary procedures,”the CP said.

    He ordered the DPOs to ensure strict supervision and accountability of all personnel under their command, adding that searching of mobile phones without appropriate legal authority was prohibited.

    The CP ordered all officers to be camera-friendly, approachable, and uphold the image of the force and ensure swift and efficient response to distress calls.

    He ordered crackdown on vehicles bearing fake or fraudulently acquired diplomatic number plates and urged the DPOs to initiate youth engagement programme.

    Adewale said the idea was to foster close collaboration with local communities to promote community policing and crime prevention.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Osun Assembly embarks on 2-week recess

    Eid-el-Kabir: Osun Assembly embarks on 2-week recess

    The Osun State House of Assembly has announced a two-week recess to observe the Eid-el-Mubarak celebration.

    A statement by Olamide Tiamiyu, the media aide to the Speaker, Mr Adewale Egbedun, on Monday, said the decision was reached following an executive meeting held by the lawmakers.

    “The decision marks a temporary pause in legislative activities as the assembly members take time to celebrate this significant festive occasion.

    “The assembly members, headed by the speaker, expressed their commitment to addressing the concerns of their constituents and ensuring that governance remains responsive and effective.

    “The Osun Assembly is scheduled to resume its sessions on Monday, June 16, where members will reconvene to continue with pending legislation and oversight functions,” the statement read in parts.

    The statement said the break will also provide an opportunity for the state lawmakers to engage with their communities, gather feedback, and better understanding of the needs of the people.

    It, however, stressed the importance of community engagement during the recess, encouraging constituents to reach out and share their thoughts and concerns.

  • Kano govt declares Eid break for schools

    Kano govt declares Eid break for schools

    The Kano State Government has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all primary and secondary schools across the state.

    Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, made the announcement on Sunday in a statement by Ministry of Education’s Public Enlightenment Director, Mr Balarabe Kiru.

    Makoda said the holiday begins on Wednesday, June 4, with boarding students observing the break until June 15. Day students are expected to return on Monday, June 16.

    Parents and guardians of boarding students have been asked to collect their wards on the morning of June 4.

    The commissioner confirmed that all other parts of the 2024/2025 academic calendar remain unchanged, including all official holidays.

    Makoda urged parents to ensure timely return of their children after the break.

    He also thanked residents for their ongoing support and wished all students a peaceful and joyful Eid celebration.

  • Tinubu told to rejig cabinet in spirit of Eid-el Kabir

    Tinubu told to rejig cabinet in spirit of Eid-el Kabir

    On the occasion of Eid-el Kabir celebrations, the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to re-shape his cabinet.

    NCSCN’s Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu made the call in a statement on Monday.

    The council expressed concern over the worsening economic conditions faced by Nigerians, including rising inflation and unemployment.

    The group holds that President Tinubu’s cabinet is failing to effectively address these issues and is, therefore, unable to alleviate the suffering of the people.

    “The council believes that a new cabinet, consisting of experienced and competent individuals, is necessary to tackle the numerous challenges facing the country,” the statement reads.

    The statement further emphasised the need for accountability and transparency in governance, while appealing to the government to prioritise the welfare of the Nigerian people and ensure that their interests were adequately represented.

    They also called on other civil society organisations, as well as grassroots movements and citizens, to lend their voices to the call for a good standard of living for the masses.

    “Collective voices from various sectors of society are essential to bring about the necessary changes that can alay the struggles of the Nigerian people.

    “This important Islamic festival is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and giving back to the community and we pray that Almighty Allah will continue to bless you with his benevolence and mercy,” the statement added.

  • Osun: 3 dead, 22 injured in Eid-el-Kabir crashes

    Osun: 3 dead, 22 injured in Eid-el-Kabir crashes

    Three persons have died in an accident that occurred in Aagba town, Osun State on Sunday.

    It was gathered that the accident involved a motorcycle and a private car.

    The driver of the private car reportedly fled the scene of the crash.

    The fatalities were three passengers being conveyed by the motorcycle.

    The spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command, Adeleke Kehinde, confirming the accident, said officers from the command had visited the accident scene

    “The accident involved a Toyota Camry pencil light and a motorcycle with the number plate AKD 810 QX. The accident claimed the lives of three persons on the motorcycle on the spot,” he said.

    Also, 22 people sustained various degrees of injuries in another accident which occurred in Sekona town.

    It was gathered that the accident occurred along the Osogbo-Gbongan Road.

    Adeleke, while giving details about the accident said, it was caused by a Toyota Hummer bus which had veered off its lane and had a head on collision with a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

    “It was discovered that the Toyota Hummer bus driver slept while driving. Adult men and women including children sustained varying degrees of injuries/fractures while the Toyota Hummer bus driver sustained fractures on both legs.

    “Three persons were involved in the Fiat Van, while 19 were injured in the Toyota Hummer bus.

    “The victims were evacuated and taken to Sekona Government Clinic for first aid and were later moved to Uniosun Teaching Hospital by Government Ambulance for proper medical attention,” he added.

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Barau rejoices with Muslims, seeks adherence to the spirit of the season

    Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Barau rejoices with Muslims, seeks adherence to the spirit of the season

    Ahead of tomorrow’s Eid-El-Kabir, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has rejoiced with the country’s Muslims, urging them to demonstrate the true spirit of the season by reaching out to the needy.

    Senator Barau, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, called on Muslims to seek Allah’s grace for the country’s peace, unity, security and economic prosperity.

    Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, assured Nigerians of the present administration’s commitment to turn around the country’s fortunes positively for the benefit of all.

    He urged Nigerians, irrespective of all differences, to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he works hard to turn around the country’s fortunes positively.

    ” I wish Muslims and indeed all Nigerians a most memorable Eid-el-Kabir. As we all know, this season reminds us to place our faith in the compassion and wisdom of Allah and to be obedient to His instructions, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. True Muslims must adhere to peace, tolerance, justice, and charity.

    ” Also, in the spirit of this season, irrespective of our faith, rededicate ourselves to the dreams and aspirations of building a strong, united and economically sound country,” he said.

    He reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to continue formulating the necessary legislation to address the country’s challenges in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

    ” At the parliament, we will continue to develop legislation to address the challenges facing our country. We are working with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bring about several laws for the good governance of this country. We need the support of everyone in this regard. Let’s do it together,” he said.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu to depart Abuja for Lagos

    Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu to depart Abuja for Lagos

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Friday, for Lagos State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir festival.

    The President will observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays.

    This was made known in a statement to journalists by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.

    “The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing the transformation of Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

     

  • Eid-El-Kabir date confirmed as Sultan announces June 7 as first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 A.H.

    Eid-El-Kabir date confirmed as Sultan announces June 7 as first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 A.H.

    The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Friday 7th June, 2024 as the 1st Day of Dhul Hijjah 1445 A.H.

    This is contained in a statement by Chairman  Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Dhul-Hijjah, the 12th and final month in the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which Muslims across the world perform pilgrimage (Hajj) and celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival.

    During the month, Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregate in Mecca to perform Hajj, which begins on the eighth, and celebrate Eid-El-Kabir from the 10th to the 13th of Dhul-Hijjah.

    “The Sultan declared Friday June 7th 2024, as the First Day of Zulhijjah 1445AH and Sunday, June 16th which will be equivalent to the 10th of Zulhijjah will be marked as this Year’s Eid-El-Kabir,” the statement reads.

    Recall that the Sultan had in an earlier statement by Janaidu on Wednesday directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH from Thursday.

    He stated that June 6, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Dhul-Qidah 1445 AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1445 AH.

    Sultan Sa’ad felicitated with the Muslim Ummah and wished them Allah’s guidance, blessings and urged the faithful to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country while wishing Nigerians happy Eid-el-Kabir.

    Cleric to pilgrims: Perform good deeds in first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah

    Meanwhile, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar-Walid, an Islamic cleric, has said performing good deeds in the first 10 days in the month of Dhul-Hajj is more rewarding than participating in Jihad.

    Abubakar-Walid, a member of Da’awah Committee, Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, made the disclosure during a routine enlightenment session shortly after the dawn prayer (Subh) in Makkah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday.

    The essence of the enlightenment sission is to educate the pilgrims on rituals of Hajj towards an acceptable Hajj (Hajj Mabrur).

    The cleric quoted the Holy Prophet (SAW) as saying, ”no days are better than these nine days of Dhul-Hajj,” the Companions asked him even Jihad for the sake of God Almighty?

    ”The Prophet replied, even Jihad for the sake of Allah..

    “Except he who goes to Jihad himself with his wealth and everything, but returns with nothing.” Meaning, he was killed and all the wealth and everything he went with vanished.”

    Speaking on the topic,’ What is required of a Muslim in Dhul Hajj’, the cleric said a Muslim was expected to always come to the Mosque very early and wait for the congregational prayers.

    “For those who come to the Mosque very early waiting for prayer will be earning reward up to the time when the prayer will commence (Iqama),” he said.

    Abubakar-Walid added that a Muslim was also expected to increase the number of supergatory prayers (nawafil) to earn more reward from Allah.

    Quoting the Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), the cleric reported Sauban, a Companion of the Prophet (SAW) as saying: “The Prophet (PBUH) said: “I have urged you to prostrate to Allah, Allah will increase your reward and forgive your sin.”

    The cleric also encouraged Muslims to fast in the first ten days, adding that Ubaida, a companion of the Prophet (SAW) said Prophet (SAW) used to fast all the nine days of Dhul-Hajj as well as the tenth day in the month of Muharram (Ashura).

    He added that a Muslim should use the period in saying “Allahu Akbar, La’ilaha illallah, Alhamdu lillah (Attakbir Wattahlil, Wattahmid)” as instructed by the holy Prophet (SAW).

    Abubakar-Walid said: “Amirul Muminin, Umar bin Kathab used to say takbeer in his tent in Muna and people used to emulate him and pronounce it together with him.”

  • Osun records low turnout of workers to office after Eid-el-kabir celebration

    Osun records low turnout of workers to office after Eid-el-kabir celebration

    There was low turnout of workers in Osogbo, the capital of Osun, on Friday after workers and Nigerians observed Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate the Eid-el-kabir Muslim holiday.

    Newsmen observed that a lot of workers at the Olorunda Local Government Secretariat, Osogbo, were yet to return to their duty posts.

    The same scenario equally played out at the State Secretariat in Abere, Osogbo, as many offices were yet to be opened, while some civil servants were seen just resuming late to office.

    There was absence of business operations in some of the Federal Government establishments in Osogbo while banks, closed for the holiday, re-opened but with few customers spotted going into their premises.

    Newsmen corrspondent also observed that some private offices and business stores in Osogbo were still to open for normal activities.

    Mr Karim Surajudeen, a federal civil servant who spoke to NAN, explained that many of his colleagues had travelled out of the state for the holidays.

    Surajudeen said when public holidays came close to the weekend, many workers would rather extend the break to the weekend and resume work on Monday.

    “A lot of people do not find it easy travelling back on the second day of the holiday, especially when the holiday is very close to the weekend.

    “Most workers that travelled for the celebration would probably be coming back tommorow or Sunday, from their villages or states where they went to celebrate the Sallah with their family and loved ones,” he said

    He said majority of those that would be at work on Friday would be those that did not travel or those whose home towns is within Osun.

    “Those that went to their villages in Osun would probably be coming straight to the office to resume work; so, I believe before 10:00 a.m, these workers will be back to work.” he said
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  • Eid-el-kabir: New Service Chiefs celebrate with troops in Maiduguri

    Eid-el-kabir: New Service Chiefs celebrate with troops in Maiduguri

    The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. Gen. T.A Lagbaja and Chief of Air Staff (CAS), AVM H.B Abubakar, on Wednesday marked the Eid-el-kabir celebration with troops in Maiduguri.

    Addressing them during a Sallah lunch at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Lagbaja said the visit was symbolic, being his first engagement outside Abuja since he assumed office as COAS.

    “My dear officers and soldiers,  I count it a thing of joy to be here with you this afternoon to felicitate with you on the occasion of the celebration of the Eid-el- Kabir feast of sacrifice.

    “Eid-el-kabir celebration teaches us about sacrifice and faith in the Almighty and I believe there is no better place to celebrate it than here in the northeast where our gallant troops have continued to give their all to restore peace to our dear country,” Lagbaja said.

    He lauded the courage and dedication of the troops deployed in the ongoing operations within and outside the country, and promised to provide the needed leadership that is result oriented.

    While reiterating his commitment to the numerous achievements of his predecessors, the new chief assured troops of improved welfare.

    “For me, I consider my appointment as COAS as a call to greater sacrifice towards engendering change and making a difference to our system.

    “To this end, I captured my Command Philosophy as, to transform the NA into a well-trained, equipped, and highly motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.

    “I equally use this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the confidence reposed in me to lead the NA at this point in time.

    “I reaffirm the unalloyed loyalty of officers and soldiers of the NA to the Nigeria’s Constitution and the government of the day,” Lagbaja said.

    The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. I.S Ali, congratulated the service chiefs for their new appointment and show of concern to troops in North East.

    “This Joint Sallah Luncheon avails the Special Guest of Honour and the Service Chiefs the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the spirit of the Eid-el-Kabir with troops of Operation HADIN KAI, especially the Muslim faithful.

    “The gesture is also to appreciate the enormous efforts and immense sacrifices by troops in restoring peace and normalcy to the entire North East area.

    “We are indeed most thankful for the concern to the welfare of the troops deployed for operation Hadin Kai as visits such as this, spur the troops to strive for more successes,” Ali said.

    He expressed joy over the maiden visit to the theatre which he said came with benefits in terms of heightened troops morale, equipment support and provision of strategic guidance for operational activities.

    The commander noted that the troops performance had forced terrorists to keep surrendering in drove, as 99,936 terrorists and thier families so far surrendered.

    Ali reiterated the commitment of troops to sustain the tempo until every thing was over.