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  • Eid-el-Kabir: Ambode restates commitment to residents’ welfare

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the welfare and well-being of residents, irrespective of their location within the state, remains the utmost concern of his administration.

    Ambode said this on Saturday at the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.

    He assured the residents that this would be without prejudice to their ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

    According to the governor, the annual celebration signifies the triumph of faith and the assurance that the Almighty Allah will always open ways for those who have absolute trust in His grace.

    Ambode also urged Muslims to sustain their good acts and behaviour beyond the celebration.

    “In this celebration, there is a great lesson for all of us especially as we strive to achieve the Lagos of our collective dream.

    ” We must remain hopeful and keep faith in the absolute power of Allah to turn our aspirations into reality.

    “It is, however, very important for all of us to play our own part as Prophet Ibrahim did,” Ambode said.

    Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Alhaji Muslim Folami said that the event was being celebrated in 20 local government areas of the state in accordance with the vision of an inclusive government.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Ganduje frees 350 prisoners, gives them N5,000 transport allowance

    Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State on Friday visited Kano Central and Goron Dutse Prisons to release 350 inmates.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the governor released 200 inmates from the Kano Central Prison and also freed 150 inmates from the Goron Dutse Prison.

    He also gave them N5, 000 cash each to assist them return to their homes.

    In his remarks, Governor Ganduje said: “this pardon granted as part of 2017 Eid-el-Kabir celebration is to enable all the released inmates to start a new life.

    “I also hope that they will be law abiding and engage themselves in conducts that will be productive to them and their families.”

    The representative of the Minister of Interior at the event, Ado Abdullahi, expressed his delight to the governor for his unprecedented gesture.

    He added that in the records of the ministry, no governor has released half of what Governor Ganduje did

    It will be recalled that Ganduje during the Eid El Fitr celebrations two months ago directed that 500 prisoners be carefully selected for immediate release.

    That was the 1st time in Nigeria, a governor is pardoning up to 500 at the same time.

    Few of those condemned to death and who are serving life imprisonments had their sentences reviewed downwards.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: Address rising cost of living, Emir Sanusi tells FG

    The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has charged the Federal Government to address the rising cost of food items in the country.

    Sanusi made the call in his Sallah message to the people of Kano delivered at his palace shortly after the Sallah prayers.

    The Emir, who lamented the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians, prayed that the bumper harvest being expected this year will bring succour to the masses.

    “We are grateful to Almighty Allah for consistent rain. May it bring the end of high cost of food items,” the Emir said.

    Emir Sanusi warned people on environmental sanitation which he noted tackled malaria and children cum maternal diseases. He asked Nigerians to be united.

    “People should avoid rumour mongering and other activities that may bring disunity among Nigerians. Youths should be responsible citizens and embrace different trades for self reliant, as government cannot provide employment to all.”

    Also Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, called on Muslims to be security conscious during and after the festive period.

    A Sallah message signed by Kano State commissioner of information, Muhammad Garba, on behalf of Mr. Ganduje, said though President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has recorded impressive success in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges, there is need for the people to remain extra vigilant and conscious of suspicious movements during and after the festivities.

    The governor urged Muslims to emulate the dedication and total submission of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismai’l, who were ready to undertake Allah’s command for the sacrifice of the latter, before a ram was brought as a replacement by Angel Jibril on Allah’s command.

    While wishing all Muslims happy and peaceful Eid-El-Kabir celebration, Mr. Ganduje urged them to maintain cleanliness as they slaughter and prepare their sacrificial animals. He also called on them to be cautious of what they eat to avoid contracting avoidable diseases.

    The statement revealed that, Governor Ganduje reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensure good health for the people and clean environment, demonstrated in the recent employment of over 2, 000 health workers and 1, 000 sanitary inspectors by the state government.

  • PHOTOS: Buhari joins muslims to offer Eid prayers in Daura

    PHOTOS: Buhari joins muslims to offer Eid prayers in Daura

    President Muhammadu Buhari has joined thousands of Nigerians in marking the Eid-El-Kabir.

    The President on Friday attended the Raka’at Eid-El-Kabir prayer with Muslims Faithful at the Kofar Arewa Eid prayer ground in Daura, his home town.

  • JUST IN: Three killed, several injured as car rams into Eid-El Kabir prayer ground in Ogun

    JUST IN: Three killed, several injured as car rams into Eid-El Kabir prayer ground in Ogun

    There was pandemonium on Friday as two people were killed after a vehicle crashed into a large crowd of Muslim worshippers at the Eid-El Kabir prayer ground in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.

    A witness said the driver lost control of the car and plowed into the crowd leaving scores of other worshippers injured.

    An angry mob descended on the driver, who was rescued by policemen at the venue.

    One of the policemen, Joseph Adejuwon, was ironically mobbed to death as he fought to save the driver.

    At the time of filing this report, the driver of the ill-fated vehicle had been arrested, while the injured were taken to hospital.

    The Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed to newsmen that the killed policeman was an orderly to a divisional police officer.

    Oyeyemi, however, noted investigation had commenced into the case.

     

    Details later…

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Governors urge sacrifice, love, unity, continuous prayers for Buhari

    Eid-El-Kabir: Governors urge sacrifice, love, unity, continuous prayers for Buhari

    As Muslims celebrate the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir festival today, Governors of the 36 states have urged both Muslims and non-Muslims to imbibe the values of sacrifice, love and keep fostering unity even as the task to build a better nation continues.

    The governors also unanimously urged Nigerians irrespective of religious or political divide to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari’s final recovery and energy to lead the nation to a greater destination.

     

    Ambode preaches discipline, sacrifice before and after festival

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, in his message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, said the period of the celebration was a clarion call for Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of the season such as selfless service to God and humanity, sacrifice and sincere commitment to righteous conducts in their private and public life.

    He explained that the significance of the season should be beyond the festivities, adding that as Muslims prepare to offer animal sacrifice in the prescribed days of the festival, the real essence was not in the meat or the blood of the animal but to encourage piety, self-discipline and sacrifice.

    Ambode, therefore, called on all Nigerians to exhibit these values for the good of the country and shun any act capable of heating up the polity or causing distrust among various ethnic groups in the country.

     

    Akeredolu, Ahmed, Ugwuanyi, Wike greet Muslims

    Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has felicitated with Muslims over this year’s Sallah celebration.

    Akeredolu advised them that even as they wine and dine during this period, they should not forget to extend their hands of love to the downtrodden in the society.

    The governor asked the Muslim community to also use the celebration to pray for the prosperity of the Sunshine State and the country.

    Kwara State Governor Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed has congratulated Muslims on the celebration, urging them to be peaceful, generous, law-abiding and prayerful.

    In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, Ahmed said the opportunity by Allah “to enable us witness yet another celebration should be used to pray for peace and unity in the country”.

    Ahmed, who urged Muslims to pray for safe return of pilgrims from the holy land, said Nigerians should be ambassadors of a united and prosperous Nigeria rather than engaging in hate and inciting speeches or fanning embers of disunity.

    Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi felicitated with Muslims on the celebration, urging them to use the period to continue to promote and abide by the core values of Islam for the sustenance of peace, progress and unity.

    Ugwuanyi, in a message, noted that there is every reason for the country to celebrate the goodness of God, pointing out that the continuous engagement of both Christians and Muslims in prayers for the sustainability of the peace, unity and development of the country, has ultimately proved that with God all things are possible.

    Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has also felicitated with Muslims on the celebration.

    In a goodwill message on Thursday, Wike urged Muslims to pray for the unity and peace of the nation as they celebrate.

    The governor called on the Muslim faithful to use the celebration to re-dedicate themselves to the ideals of peace, security and friendship.

     

    Tambuwal urges Muslims to Imbibe the spirit of charity, godliness

    Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto has urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of godliness, charity, perseverance and spiritual intercession for the nation as the country celebrates Eid-el-Adha.

    In a message to commerate this year’s Eid-el-Adha sallah celebration issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam in Sokoto Thursday, Tambuwal further urged his countrymen and women to always promote acts that enhance national integration and brotherhood.

    He described the Sallah period as one that honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son to show submission to Allah’s command.

    “As we’ve read from the Glorious Qur’an, just when Ibrahim was about to kill his son Ishmael, the Almighty Allah (SWT) put a sheep in his place. As such, we Muslims use Eid ul-Adha to celebrate Prophet Ibrahim’s complete obedience to the will of Allah and as a reminder of our own willingness to make sacrifices in obedience to God,” he added.

    Tambuwal assured the citizens of Sokoto of his determination to make the state a model for good governance, security of lives and property and economic prosperity.

    “Our determination to make impact in critical sectors like education, health, agriculture, water supply, rural development among others remains unshaken. I assure you that this administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the citizens. We will continue to find lasting solutions to the challenges confronting us. We will continue with practical steps to impact on the lives of our citizens. The commendations we have received from far and near will only spur us to do more,” he added.

    While wishing all Nigerians, especially those of Islamic persuasion a happy sallah celebration, the Governor appealed to them to continue their prayers for total healing of President Muhammadu Buhari.

     

    Ajimobi cautions against hate speeches

    Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi admonished Nigerians to shun acts capable of disrupting the unity, togetherness and peaceful co-existence of the country.

    In his message to Islamic faithful, he said it was only in an atmosphere of peace and unity that the country could achieve the desired greatness.

    Ajimobi, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi layinka, condemned what he called hate speeches and the ember of discord being stoked by ethnic agitators in some parts of the country.

    Time to fix Nigeria, says Bello

    Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration is working hard towards fixing the nation after years of decay and mismanagement.

    Bello urged Nigerians not to allow the zeal and commitment of the present administration to slip away.

    In a message signed by his Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Mr. Jide Orintunsin, the governor stated that the administration will not allow the present opportunities to slip off, adding that all is being put in place towards ensuring that the future generations do not meet a nation of decay and mismanagement.

    Umahi seeks unity

    The Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi felicitated with Muslim faithful. He urged them to identify unity and religious tolerance as panacea to achieving peace and growth.

    Umahi, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Uzor, described unity and religious tolerance as sine qua non to achieving cohesion and peace in any country.

    He called on Muslim faithful to preach peace as they celebrate.

    Fayose urges sacrifice

    Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has advised Nigerians to be ready to make the necessary sacrifices for the country’s progress.

    In his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, the governor urged the people to imbibe the spirit of love, obedience, sacrifices and sharing that the festival teaches.

    “We must appreciate God for sparing our lives and giving us good health to be part of the celebration of this year’s festival. As we celebrate, we must not forget the lessons we need to learn from the event.

     

    Amosun urges respect and love for one another

    Amosun Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun advised Muslim faithful to demonstrate the virtue of selfless sacrifice as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

    Amosun urged Muslims to live a life that mirror selflessness, love and peace.

    In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Otunba Dayo Adeneye, the governor said Muslim brothers and sisters should reflect on the essence of the festival as they celebrate it.

    Lalong: pray for Buhari, economy

    Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong urged Muslim faithful to use the Sallah period for continuous prayers for improve health for President Muhammadu Buhari as well as for the faster recovery of the nation’s economy from recession.

    A message signed by his Director of Press Emmanuel Nanle said: “The governor also expressed delight that with the deepening of the gains of democracy and the consolidation of peace and security by the APC led government, the nation was surely on the threshold of progress.

    “He noted that, as people of faith, Moslem faithful should continue to demonstrate the virtue of love, good neighbourliness and peaceful co-existence always.”

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Saraki, Dogara, Tinubu preach peace, prayers for Buhari

    The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have all tasked Muslims and Nigerians in general to live peacefully and continue to offer prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari’s final recovery as they mark the 2017 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations today.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, the Senate President urged Nigerians, irrespective of their faith, to pray for the country’ greater glory.

    He stated that the Muslim festival which falls on Jummat day (Friday) is unique as it carries a dual promise that all prayers offered during the Eid and Jummat have a double assurance of bringing Allah’s blessing to Muslim faithful and their country.

    The statement reads: “It is significant that the Eid-El-Kabir and Jummat will be celebrated in one day. This tells us that all prayers offered during this solemn day will no doubt command double mercies of Allah towards us all.”

    Saraki called on Islamic faithful to seek Allah’s grace for the peace, unity, security and economic development of the country.

    Saraki also enjoined Nigerians to pray for the good health of the President, God’s guidance for all in positions of authority, including the private sector.

    He said: “This is a time we must be our brothers’ keeper by sharing our worldly goods with them. This is a time we must pray for our leaders, especially President Muhammadu Buhari and all those saddled with the responsibilities of leadership at all levels in our country.

    “With prayers, I have no doubt that God will inspire and guide our leaders to initiate and sustain policies and programmes that would guarantee peace, security, economic growth, political stability and social cohesion in our nation.”

    Saraki urged Nigerians to pray for a strong rebound of the economy, saying that the positive effects would trickle down to individual homes and help citizens to realise their goals and aspirations.

    He said: “Therefore, I call on all our brothers and sisters, fellow Nigerians, to be law abiding and support the present administration in its bid to tackle the problems of insecurity, unemployment, corruption and underperforming economy.”

    In a similar goodwill message, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara admonished Muslim faithful to promote unity and tolerance, which are crucial for peaceful coexistence.

    In a statement by his media aide, Mr. Turaki Hassan, Dogara said that Nigeria could only fulfill its great potential with the promotion of unity, peace, security and stability by the citizenry.

    He stressed the need to show greater respect and love for one another.

    The Speaker said: ”This is a moment for sober reflections. 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.

    “Also imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the higher authority as exemplified by prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet Mohammed.”

    Wishing the Muslim faithful a blessed and peaceful celebration, Dogara reiterated his call for sustained prayers for the leadership of the country at all levels.

    He said: “This is an opportunity for us to reflect and pray for our nation, and to pray for our dear president for God’s guidance and good health.

    “And pray 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.”

    The former governor of Lagos State and National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu also urged Nigerians to submit to the will of the almighty and pray for the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his Sallah message to Nigerians.

    The administration, he noted, has a mission to move Nigeria out of the woods and that the purpose for which the government set out must be accomplished for the benefit of all.

    “As we pray during this period, let us remember President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration in our supplications so that the government may fulfill its appointed mission by uplifting us as a nation unified in vision, direction and purpose”, the former Lagos State governor said in his Sallah message.

    The message reads: “Today is Eid-el-Kabir. I congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and across the world for this festival.

    “Prophet Ibrahim demonstrated his submission to Almighty Allah as exemplified by his readiness to sacrifice his only son. This is reason we celebrate the Eid.

    “To mark the Eid faithfully, we must celebrate it in the same spirit of submission to the will of Allah that prophet Ibrahim showed.

    “This is what the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) told us to do. This is what we as Muslims must do and do without fail.

    “Our devotion to Allah must manifest itself in how we treat our fellow man. If we are truly devoted to the will of Allah, then we must also be devoted to the wellIbeing of our neighbour.

    “This occasion calls for peace, compassion, justice and tolerance. It calls for us to adhere to principles and causes greater and nobler than our own self interests. It asks us to work and strive for the betterment of community and country.

    “It is these traits that must order our daily lives and our relationship with one another.”

    “May Almighty Allah accept all our devotion and take it as an act of Ibadah.”

     

  • Eid-El-Kabir: Buhari appreciates Nigerians for their prayers, says ‘I am re-energized to build a great Nigeria’

    President Muhammdu Buhari on Thursday said the prayers offered on his behalf across board from various religious faithfuls have re-energized him in the task to build a greater and more prosperous Nigeria.

    The president also appreciated Nigerians who prayed for his quick recovery while receiving treatments in London.

    This was revealed in a special message to commemorate the 2017 Eid-El-Kabir celebrations in the country.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Federal Government had earlier declared Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4 public holidays for the sallah celebrations.

    The president’s speech reads:

    Fellow Compatriots,

    I felicitate with you all, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.

    I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.

    From the outset, I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for my recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after my return to the country.

    Indeed your fervent and sincere prayers, which cut across religion, political and ethnic divides, has energised me to re-dedicate myself and this administration to the task of building a great Nigeria.

    On the joyous occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, I appeal to all Nigerians to rise against the odds, keep our prejudices aside and strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity to keep our country together.

    For Muslims all over the world, this celebration is to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim.

    As we celebrate, I sincerely believe that our nation can make rapid progress on all fronts if we re-enact the exemplary virtues, typified by Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim, through his sacrifice, patience, steadfastness, generosity and obedience to Allah’s command and constituted authority.

    We must learn to see ourselves as brothers and sisters from the same heritage, who must come to terms with the African proverb that ‘‘a family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break.’’

    Once again, I assure you that this administration, which has made the security, economic well-being and prosperity of all Nigerians its priority, will not rest on its oars until we see the Nigeria of our dream.

    I wish everyone happy Sallah celebrations.

    MUHAMMADU BUHARI

    August 31, 2017

  • Exams will hold as earlier scheduled despite Eid-el-Kabir holiday – WAEC

    The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has announced that the examinations earlier slated for Monday, September 4 will hold despite the public holidays.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Federal Government had on Tuesday declared September 1 and 4 as public holidays to mark the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir festival.

    However, WAEC while answering questions from candidates partaking in the exams on its Facebook page and twitter handle @waecnigeria confirmed that the exams will hold.

    The Director of Public Affairs, WAEC Nigeria, Demianus Ojijeogu also confirmed to newsmen on Wednesday morning that the exams will hold as earlier scheduled. Ojujeogu said: “the paper(s) will hold as scheduled.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the confirmation by the examination body put to rest the initial doubts of the likely hood of the exams holding due to the public holidays declared by the Federal Government.

     

  • Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

    Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

    The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4, 2017 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), made the declaration on behalf of the government in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Director Overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Rufa’i Attahiru.

    Dambazau congratulated Muslims and urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of democracy.

    He admonished the citizens to join hands with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari “in its avowed determination to build a peaceful and harmonious country, where the rights of every citizen are protected and guaranteed,” as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    The minister assured Nigerians of their safety in all parts of the country, emphasising that security agencies have been directed to maintain the peace and protect lives and property.

    “He condemned in strong terms the prevalence of hate speeches in the country and warned that the government would henceforth deal with perpetrators according to the law, while emphasising that the government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualizing the full potential of Nigeria,” the statement said.

    Dambazau wished all Nigerians a rewarding and happy celebration.