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  • Photo News: Buhari observes Eid-el-Kabir prayer with family at home

    Photo News: Buhari observes Eid-el-Kabir prayer with family at home

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday observed the Eid-el-Kabir prayer with members of his family at home at the State House, Abuja.

    Buhari said the move was in keeping with the advisories from the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

    Buhari arriving at the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at home in Abuja

    He wished all Muslims a safe and happy celebration.

    Buhari observed the Eid-el-Kabir prayer with family members at the State House, Abuja on Thursday

    Buhari observed the Eid-el-Kabir prayer with family members at the State House, Abuja on Thursday

    Buhari and members of his family after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer in Abuja

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Saraki Felicitates With Muslims, Calls for Prayer for Nigeria

    Eid-el-Kabir: Saraki Felicitates With Muslims, Calls for Prayer for Nigeria

    Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has felicitated with muslims across the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival and called on them to pray for the unity, development and security of Nigeria.

    In a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Thursday, Saraki advised Muslims to know that the nation is facing many challenges which pose serious threat to her unity and progress while noting that citizens need to rededicate themselves physically, spiritually and intellectually to the cause of saving and serving the country.

    He added that a period like that of Eid-el-Kabir, a season of sacrifice and demonstration of faith, provides an opportunity for such renewal of patriotism. The Eid-el-Kabir festival, he stated, symbolizes the voluntary obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (ASW) to the commands of Allah and the demonstration of his faith in his maker.

    He urged Muslims to also remember that Allah commands them to obey the laws of their land, comply with lawful directives from the government of the day, live in peace with their neighbours and commit their affairs into the hands of the ultimate controller.

    “There is no time that we need to demonstrate all the lessons of Eid-el-Adha than now. Apart from the economic and security problems, the unique challenges imposed on our environment by the Covid-19 pandemic demand that we all work together to reduce the spread of the virus, maintain peace in our society and help to channel the lean resources of state to funding of priority issues.

    “It is therefore important for all of us to avoid huge gatherings and other conduct which may lead to the spread of Covid-19. We should also stick to the use of face masks, wash our hands from time to time, apply hand sanitizers and maintain physical distance. This is important to avert a situation where after Sallah, there would be increased cases of people infected with the virus”, he stated.

    He urged muslims to use the sallah period to intensify prayers for the country. “We should seek for Almighty Allah (SWT) to heal her, restore full security, prosperity, peace and strengthen her unity. We should pray for victory for our soldiers fighting against insurgency and banditry in different parts of the country and protection for our health officials on the frontlines striving to prevent the spread of Covid-19 across the country”, Saraki stated.

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde orders reopening of praying grounds in Oyo

    Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde orders reopening of praying grounds in Oyo

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday ordered reopening of praying grounds for Muslims in the state for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers.

    Makinde in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, however, warned that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the state.

    Makinde said that it has become imperative for the sake of public health and well being of all worshippers that the Eid prayers are conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines on prevention of COVID-19.

    He urged the leadership of each praying ground in the state to ensure the availability of handwashing points and compulsory use of nose masks.

    “As the Muslim Ummah prepare to undertake this year’s Eid-el-Kabir prayers, the Government of Oyo State wishes to advert Islamic clerics and leaders to the need to maintain strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols, especially the social distancing rule.

    “The Eid Praying Grounds across the state have, upon the directive of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, been opened to Muslims for the purpose of the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers.

    “His Excellency reckons that prayers are important to overcome the challenges that presently assail us, especially the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “However, just like many aspects of our lives that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be an adjustment to Eid prayer gatherings.

    “There is the need to ensure that not more than 25 percent of worshippers are allowed at every instance in order to ensure compliance with the social distancing rule.

    “Similarly, let it also be noted that no worshipper should be allowed into the praying ground without face masks and readiness to wash hands with soap and water in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

    “To further ensure safety and ownership of the Covid-19 preventive measures, the Emergency Operations Centre, EOC, of the Oyo State Covid-19 Task Force, has sent advisories to major markets and shopping malls, on the need for strict compliance with Covid-19 preventive protocols during this festive period and beyond.

    “The EOC has also contacted all the health educators in the 33 LGAs in the state with a mandate to reach out to possible places of gathering and advise on the need for responsible behaviour, just as the centre has revved up risk communication advisories on radio.

    “In addition to these measures, however, all clerics and leaders are expected to take on the responsibility of guiding our people to pay attention to even the minutest detail on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during this festivity.

    “The need to follow all laid down guidelines on COVID-19 prevention must be emphasized to every resident of the state at this period, in accordance with the Own Your Action initiative of the State’s COVID-19 Task Force, which emphasizes that our wellbeing and safety are individual responsibilities.

    “The Oyo State government wishes the Muslim Ummah a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir, filled with the blessings and benevolence of Almighty Allah.”

  • FG declares Thursday,Friday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir

    FG declares Thursday,Friday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir

    The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July, as public holidays to mark 2020 year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Aregbesola congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion.

    He called on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

    The minister also called on Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

    Aregbosola assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians.

    The minister emphasised that government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualising the full potentials of the country.

    He called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of every citizen, were protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    Aregbesola advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

    The minister wished all Muslims a happy Eid –el- Kabir celebration.

  • Sultan: Muslims to observe Eid-el-Kabir next week without prayers at Eid grounds

    Sultan: Muslims to observe Eid-el-Kabir next week without prayers at Eid grounds

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday 31 July as Eid-el-Kabir Sallah day and urged Muslims to observe prayers in mosques.

    Abubakar, also the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council.

    “In view of the current situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sultan hereby advises all District Heads and Imams in Sokoto State, to observe Eid prayers at their Juma’at Mosques.

    “This, in their respective towns and villages and not at Eid Grounds.

    “Also the Muslim Communities throughout the country to do same to help curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

    ” The Sultan declared Friday, July 31, as the 10th day of Dhul-Hijja 1441 AH and the day of Eid-el-Kabir for the year” statement said.

    Abubakar urged Muslim to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country, while wishing them happy Eid-el-Kabir.

  • Civil servants in Osun shun work after Isese, Eid-el-Kabir holidays

    There was a low turnout of state government workers in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Thursday after the long holidays for Isese Day and Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Isese Day holiday was declared by Osun Government for traditional religion worshipers to celebrate their religion.

    The Isese holiday was observed on Monday, August 20, while the two-day Eid-el-Kabir holiday, declared by the Federal Government, were observed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    A visit by NAN to the state government secretariat in Abere and Olorunda as well as Osogbo Local Government secretariat, all in Osogbo, revealed that many of the workers were yet to resume.

    Some of the secretariat staff, who spoke under anonymity, said that the situation might be because the week was nearly over.

    One of the officers said: “Normally, when we get holidays that extend to Wednesday and Thursday, the week is already over, so there is no need rushing back from where you travel to.

    “It is not easy to be rushing back to work on a Thursday or Friday to resume work when the next day is weekend, so the best is to just round off the week.”

    On why he was back to work contrary to his explanation, he said he was on essential duty “as some people had to be on duty to keep the work going.”

    NAN reports that banks were, however, opened to customers. Some shops have equally re-opened for business.

    The NYSC Secretariat staff were all back to work and normal daily activities were in full gear.

    Some of the staff were seen having meetings in their departments.

     

  • Sen. Bruce joins Atiku in tongue-lashing Buhari

    Bayelsa East Senator Ben Murray Bruce has danced in tune with former vice president Atiku Abubakar to accuse the presidency of trivializing governance by asking Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term next year because he did 800m walk.

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports President Buhari on Tuesday shunned protocol and opted to walk some 800 metres from the Eid-el-Kabir praying ground in his hometown Daura to his residence.

    The Presidency said Buhari demonstrated his fitness to run for a second term by trekking 800 metres from the Eid praying ground in Daura to his private residence.

    “Nigerians do not need a President that can walk,” Senator Bruce said in reaction, stressing “There are over 180 million Nigerians that know how to walk. Walking is not special. Walking is not a criteria for leadership. What this nation needs is a President that can work”.

    Also reacting, former vice president Atiku had said jogs more than 1600 metres regularly and that he would rather work to create jobs than walk to create an illusion.

    “I regularly jog more than a mile and exercise, but it will be pedestrian of me to ask Nigerians to vote for me because of that.

    “I want my party – the PDP, and Nigerians, to vote for me because I work not because I walk. I will work to create jobs. I won’t walk to create an illusion,” Atiku stated.

     

  • Eid el-Kabir: Buhari addresses NYSC members, skips Adeosun’s certificate forgery scandal

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday addressed serving corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in his country home in Daura, Katsina State as part of activities marking the 2018 Eid el-Kabir celebrations.

    The president spoke on the need for Nigerians to take part in the scheme as it helps bonds the Nigerian spirit better.

    However, the president was silent on the controversy surrounding the authenticity of his Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun who skipped the one year compulsory scheme but parades a fake exemption certificate.

    Recall that an online news portal, Premium Times had over a month conducted and published an investigation that showed that Adeosun, failed to serve the nation despite graduating before the age of 30. The minister obtained a forged discharge certificate afterwards, when she was apparently not entitled to one.

    Over 44 days after the publication, the Minister has refused to react to the scandal. The federal government has also failed to address the matter.

    On Tuesday however, while celebrating Sallah in Daura, his hometown, Buhari said his support for the scheme remains unchanged.

    The president, after prayers, received members of the NYSC serving in Daura community- an audience that has become part of his schedule during the Sallah celebrations in the past years.

    While reaffirming his support for the scheme established in 1973, Buhari told the corps members that: ‘‘It is better to know all about the country than for people to be state-inclined.

    ‘‘I always look forward to meeting the NYSC team because I served mostly in the south when I was in the military.”

    He said that during his military career that many people did not know much outside their immediate environment.

    ‘‘For them (NYSC members) to be brought to the desert or near the Sahel region is a very difficult thing but it will make an impact on Nigeria.

    ‘‘I have personally spoken to Gen. Gowon to thank him for having the initiative to start the NYSC programme. It is very good for Nigeria.’

    The president also welcomed the corps members to the ancient town of Daura and asked them to enjoy their service year.

    In his remarks, the Corps Liaison Officer, Jibrin Ishak, thanked the president for prioritising the welfare of the youth to secure their future through his style of leadership and developmental initiatives.

    ‘‘The voice of the people is the voice of God and by the grace of God, we pray that in 2019 you will continue to be president of Nigeria to do more for us,’’ Mr Ishak said.

    Buhari also expressed delight over Nigeria’s steady progress toward food sufficiency.

    The president made his feelings known when he fielded questions from reporters at his private residence in Daura.

    He thanked Almighty God for a bumper harvest being recorded across the country.

    “I hope the rainy season will be as good as the previous ones so that there would be plenty of food so that we may even completely stop importation of food items,’’ he added.

    The president wished all Nigerians a happy and successful celebration and expressed delight that the country was spending less on food importation.

    According to him, the development is a major boost to the agricultural policies of his administration.

    On the mammoth crowd chanting `Sai Baba’ on his way back home after performing the Eid-el Kabir prayer at Daura Eid ground, the president said he did not expect anything less from his ‘immediate constituency’.

    ‘‘I am very happy about it (the warm reception) and I do not expect anything less from my immediate base,’’ he said.

  • Buhari treks home after Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura [Video/Photos]

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the two raka’at Eid el-Kabir prayer in Daura, Katsina State.

    The president arrived the Eid Praying Ground in company of his aides and relatives at about 9.48 a.m. He performed the annual sacrifice of slaughtering of the ram immediately after the prayer session.

    He trekked for over 800 metres from the prayer ground to his private residence amidst chanting of `Sai Baba’ by well- wishers.

    Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam of Daura, Safiyanu Dansanwai, who led the prayer, stressed the need for peace.

    He called on the Muslim ummah to pray for peace, harmony and development of the country.

    The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar was among the thousands of faithful who performed the two raka’at prayer.

     

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Emir Sanusi leads Eid prayer, preaches peace, love

    The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II on Tuesday called on Nigerians to continue to live in peace with one another so as to foster peace, love and unity in the country.

    The Emir made the call while addressing the people of the state shortly after he led the Eid prayer at the Kofar Mata Central Eid ground in Kano metropolis.

    He stressed the need for all Nigerians irrespective of their political and religious inclination to promote peaceful co-existence to ensure economic growth and development in the country.

    The monarch also called on wealthy individuals to support the less-privileged in the society to alleviate their sufferings.

    He said there was need for the people of the state to continue to pray for peace and progress of the state in particular and the country at large as the 2019 general elections draw nearer.

    While praying for bumper harvest in the state and the country, the monarch charged unemployed youths to engage in useful and meaningful ventures to enable them become self-reliant and contribute to the development of the country.

    He charged the people of the state to ensure that they obtain voter cards to enable them exercise their civic responsibility during the forthcoming general elections.

    The monarch also urged Muslims to fear God in all their activities as according to him each and everyone of them must give account of his deeds in the hereafter.

    The Eid prayer was attended by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Senators Kabiru Gaya, Barau Jibrin, Commissioners, some members of House of Representatives and members of the Emirate Council, among others.

    Also in attendance were members of the state Assembly and traditional rulers from across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state

    Security was tight during the prayer as armed policemen and other security personnel were deployed to various Eid ground and other strategic places in the city.