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  • Eid-ul-Adha: Current economic challenges are temporary – Buhari

    Presiden Muhammadu Buhari has said the current economic challenges facing Nigerians are temporary, stressing that the welfare of the people is the main thrust of the change agenda of his administration.

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Buhari made this known on Tuesday in his Sallah message to Nigerians marking 2018 Eid el-Kabir celebrations.

    He urged Nigerians to rise above personal, group, sectarian and other interests, and promote harmony and tolerance in dealing with one another at all times.

    In his Sallah message, President Buhari urged all Muslims to use the occasion for sober reflection and self-examination, and strive to be good ambassadors of their religion by upholding high moral values.

    He reminded Muslims that this felicitous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha is a remembrance of the submission of Prophet Ibrahim Allaihis-Salam to Allah, his Creator, by which he taught the world the value of sacrifice in relating with one another, and when it comes to nation-building.

    “We must sacrifice for others and remember always those who are less fortunate than ourselves,” the President declared.

    President Buhari explained that religion is a major factor in influencing human behaviour towards good conduct and actions.

    He, however, regretted that selfishness, greed and corruption have overwhelmed human souls to the extent that people abandon their religious beliefs in pursuit of their greed.

    The President stressed that fighting corruption is a task that must be done in order to protect the larger interests of the ordinary Nigerians who are the worst victims of diseases, poverty, malnutrition and other afflictions.

    He said surrendering to corruption is not an option because it destroys society and progress of nations.

    According to President Buhari, “Even if some people hate you for fighting corruption, you should not chicken out from the task as a leader because doing so is a betrayal of public trust.”

    On the current economic challenges facing Nigerians, the President reassured that such are temporary because the welfare of the people is the main thrust of the change agenda of the administration.

    To buttress this point, President Buhari cited the many initiatives unfolded by the administration under the Social Investment Programme (SIP).

    Among which was the recent decision to distribute recovered stolen funds to the poor against the past practices of re-looting such funds by some people in authority.

     

  • Eid el-Kabir: Buhari slaughters Sallah rams, as Saraki observes rites in Kwara [Photos]

    President Muhammadu Buhari in the spirit of Sallah celebrations on Tuesday slaughtered his Sallah rams himself to mark the Eid el-Kabir ritual in Daura even as Senate President Bukola Saraki took to Kwara state to mark the celebrations.

    TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Buhari observed this year’s Eid el-Kabir at the Daura Eid ground and that Saraki observed the Eid el-Kabir at the Eid Praying Ground, New Eid Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.

    “Eid-ul-Adha offers an opportunity to remember the submission of Prophet Ibrahim Alaihis-Salam to Allah, by which he taught the world the value of sacrifice in relating with one another,” Buhari stated at the Sallah celebrations.

    The President urged Nigerians to rise above personal, group, sectarian and other interests, and promote harmony and tolerance in dealing with one another at all times.

    In his Sallah message, he urged all Muslims to use the occasion for sober reflection and self-examination, and strive to be good ambassadors of their religion by upholding high moral values.

    He reminded Muslims that this felicitous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha is a remembrance of the submission of Prophet Ibrahim Allaihis-Salam to Allah, his Creator, by which he taught the world the value of sacrifice in relating with one another, and when it comes to nation-building.

    “We must sacrifice for others and remember always those who are less fortunate than ourselves,” the President declared.

    President Buhari explained that religion is a major factor in influencing human behaviour towards good conduct and actions.

    He, however, regretted that selfishness, greed and corruption have overwhelmed human souls to the extent that people abandon their religious beliefs in pursuit of their greed.

    The President stressed that fighting corruption is a task that must be done in order to protect the larger interests of the ordinary Nigerians who are the worst victims of diseases, poverty, malnutrition and other afflictions.

    He said surrendering to corruption is not an option because it destroys society and progress of nations.

    According to President Buhari, “Even if some people hate you for fighting corruption, you should not chicken out from the task as a leader because doing so is a betrayal of public trust.”

    On the current economic challenges facing Nigerians, the President reassured that such are temporary because the welfare of the people is the main thrust of the change agenda of the administration.

    Saraki had in his Sallah message urged Muslims to remember the sacrifice and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to the will of Allah, and always submit themselves, fully, to the will of the Almighty and in service of all mankind.

    “As we mark the festivities, let us remember the sacrifice and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to the will of Allah, and always submit ourselves, fully, to the will of the Almighty and in service of all mankind,” Saraki said.

     

  • Imbibe spirit of love, peace, Ndoma-Egba tells Muslims

    Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba Chairman, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has advised Muslims and all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, love and tolerance for the peace, unity and progress of the country.

    Ndoma-Egba gave the advice in a goodwill message to Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.

    In a statement issued by Mrs Clara Braide, his Special Adviser on Communication, in Abuja on Tuesday, Ndoma-Egba charged religious leaders to always preach and promote ethno-religious tolerance.

    He also urged them to foster peace and unity among the people ahead of the 2019 general elections.

    “I also urge our religious leaders to take advantage of the season and preach peace, unity and tolerance, especially now that the country is at critical political crossroads, with the electioneering process gaining momentum towards 2019 general elections,” Ndoma-Egba said.

    He felicitated with all Muslim faithful on this auspicious occasion of Eid el-Kabir which symbolises sacrifice and obedience.

    Ndoma-Egba urged all to be steadfast in love for one another and to demonstrate renewed commitment to the Nigerian project.

    He said that renewed commitment to Nigeria “will make our society ideal for all’’ toward the actualisation of the country’s great potential.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Okowa congratulates Muslims, urges prayers for leaders

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called on Nigerians to put aside their religious and political differences and push for a united country as Muslims mark the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.

    He urged the Muslims to emulate the Holy Prophet Mohammed by imbibing the ideals of sacrifice exemplified by the prophet.

    Okowa, in a Sallah message by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu said Eid-el-Kabir was a season of love, peace, togetherness and sacrifice.

    “I enjoin you to use the period to uphold the spiritual benefit of the celebration by extending a hand of friendship and solidarity across all divides and imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the higher authority as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet Muhammed.

    “This is an opportunity for us to reflect and pray for our nation; and for all those in leadership positions so that God in his infinite mercy will continue to guide them as they steer the affairs of the country,” Governor Okowa said.

    He assured the people of Delta State that the state government would work with security agencies to ensure that all citizens celebrate the Sallah in peace and harmony.

    While thanking the state Muslim community for the consistent support that they had always extended to his administration, Governor Okowa congratulated the Muslim community in Delta State on the Sallah celebration, assuring them that his administration would continue to partner them to move the state forward.

     

  • Use Eid el-Kabir period to strengthen unity, IBB tells Muslims

    The former military President General Ibrahim Babangida has urged Muslims to use the period of Eid el-Kabir and beyond to further unite and strengthen the nation.

    In a statement he issued in Minna on Monday, he said “it is a unique and important festivity in the last lap of Islamic calendar year for all Muslims globally to make sacrifices and religious rites.

    “It is our collective duty during this sacred month and period of devotion to glorify Allah and adhere to our religious teachings by maintaining peace, protecting the sanctity of human life and unite to solve the problems bedeviling us collectively as a nation’’.

    Babangida also cautioned political gladiators not to allow their personal political ambitions to overshadow their sense of reasoning.

    He advised them to be guided in their utterances as some of those speeches might provoke negative sentiments, especially during electioneering.

    “At this auspicious occasion of Eid el-Kabir, I urged all Nigerians from all works of life or political affiliations to be in the vanguard of peace, unity and work for rancor-free polls in the build up to the forthcoming political dispensation,’’ he said.

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  • Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari departs Abuja for Daura

    Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari departs Abuja for Daura

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday left Abuja for his hometown, Daura in Katsina State.

    Buhari, who returned to Abuja from London on Saturday after 10-day working holiday, is to observe the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) in his hometown.

    His convoy left the forecourt of the State House, Abuja around 3.06 p.m

    Before embarking on the trip to Daura, the President presided over the Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

  • Eid-El Kabir: Emulate Prophet Ibrahim, Ayade urges Muslims

    Cross River state Governor, Professor Ben Ayade has felicitated with Muslims in the country on the festival of Eid-El Kabir.

    The Governor harped on peace and sacrifice as Muslims in Nigeria join their counterparts round the world to mark the occasion.

    He enjoined them to imbibe the spirit of love, obedience, sacrifice and sharing that the celebrationnof Eid-El Kabir signifies in line with the principle of Islam.

    In a Sallah message signed by his Chief Press Secretary and Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Christian Ita, the governor charged Muslims and Nigerians to be ready to make the sacrifices necessary for the progress of the country, which is currently passing through challenging times.

    Ayade said Nigerians should keep aside all forms of religious, ethnic and tribal sentiments, in the interest of unity, progress, peace and prosperity of the Country.

    “The Eid-el-Kabir presents an opportunity for Muslim faithfuls to reflect on the faith, which prophet Ibrahim dutifully agreed to sacrifice his son in obedience to the command of Allah.

    “May I use this period of Eid-El Fitri to speak to our souls and remind us that our nation is going through challenges and all of us must play our role to overcome these challenges.

    “As a government we have provided a peaceful, conducive environment for all citizens to cohabit irrespective of their religion, tribe or ethnic coloration in Cross River State.”

    While thanking Muslims in Cross River for making the state their home and also for supporting his administration, the Governor admonished Nigerians to shun acts capable of disrupting the unity, togetherness and peaceful co-existence of the country as the 2019 general elections approach.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays

    The federal government has declared Tuesday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 22 as public holidays to celebrate the 2018 Eid-el-Kabir.

    The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja in a statement issued by Mohammed Umar, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

    While wishing Nigerians a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Mr Dambazau, a retired lieutenant general, enjoined the citizens to use the period to embrace the virtues of love and sacrifice for the unity and development of the country.

    He urged Nigerians both at home and abroad to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its determination to foster a peaceful and united Nigeria.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: DSS foils terrorists’ attacks on Abuja, Kano, four other states during festival

    Eid-el-Kabir: DSS foils terrorists’ attacks on Abuja, Kano, four other states during festival

    The Department of State Services (DSS) said it had foiled plans by the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWA) terrorists to attack Abuja and other cities during the recent Ed-el-Kabir festivities.

    A statement issued by an operative of the service, Mr Tony Opuiyo, on Saturday in Abuja, said the plans were to conduct gun attacks and suicide bombing on selected targets in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Yobe and Borno States.

    Opuiyo said the mastermind of the operation was Hussein Mai-Tangaran a well known senior Commander who had been on the radar of the Service and the Nigerian Army since 2012.

    Opuiyo said that Mai-Tangaran was also responsible for the deadly attacks against worshipers at the Kano Central Mosque as well as an attack on a military formation in Yobe in 2015, which claimed hundreds of lives.

    He said that Mai-Tangaran, an IED expert, had been prepping and priming others for the perpetration of suicide bombing attacks carried out by the group in the past within the North-East region.

    He said the suspect was arrested in Kano on Aug. 31 and further exploitation led to the arrest of one Abdulkadir Umar Mohammed on Sept. 2 at Kantin Kwari market in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano.

    Opuiyo said Mohammed was a fighter of the sect who left the group in the Sambisa forest to team up with others toward carrying out the attacks being planned by the group.

    He said that another accomplice in the plot, one Muhammad Ali, was arrested on Sept. 3, at Sheka area in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.

    “Prior to his arrest, Ali was the financial courier of the group in Kano. He was one of the conduits through which funds and other material logistics were channeled to the group from foreign extremist elements/sponsors.

    “Like Mohammed, Ali was involved in the plot to perpetuate the planned attacks in Kano and other States in the North during the just concluded Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    In a related development, the service said it had arrested the duo of Yahaya Abacha and Yusuf Mohammed on Sept. 3, in Kano.

    “The duo are the leading elements of a cell of the extremist group and have been hibernating and furthering the doctrines of the group in the city.

    “They were also to be responsible for operations in FCT Abuja, Kaduna and Niger States,” the operative said.

    He said the service had also arrested Abdulkarim Mohammed following credible intelligence report on Aug. 29, in Ajilani Local Government Area of Borno.

    ” The suspect has been spying on targets in Maiduguri, particularly troops’ deployments/positioning and subsequently passing same to elements of the group in Sambisa forest,” he said

    “This Service wishes to thank the general public for its support and cooperation in providing useful information on criminal and terrorist elements in their domain.

    “The Service also wishes to reiterate its stance that no matter how long, every perpetrator of violence and criminality against the Nigerian State and its law-abiding citizens, shall be made to face the full course of justice,”Opuiyo said.

     

     

  • Strike: We’ll resume negotiation with ASUU after Eid-el-Kabir holidays – FG

    The Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige says negotiation between the Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will resume after the Eid-el-Kabir holidays.

    In a statement issued by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Deputy Director (Press) in the ministry, Ngige said the meeting would hold shortly after the holidays as requested by the leadership of ASUU.

    He also dispelled speculations of uncertainty over talks between the Federal Government and the union.

    “Engagement of the striking ASUU members is still being handled by ministers of Labour and Employment and the ministers of Education.

    “Issues of strike by an employee are a labour matter. The Minister of Labour and Employment is, therefore, synergising with his the Ministry of Education to resolve the dispute.

    “This is normal procedure in government where ministers brief and report to the president or vice-president to streamline efforts and gains in a given assignment,’’ he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that members of ASUU embarked on an indefinite strike on Aug. 13, following government’s failure to implement the agreement reached with the union.