Tag: Sallah
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Sallah: Ogun FRSC to deploy breathalyzers – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command is to deploy breathalysers to test motorists in order to detect those who drive under the influence of alcohol during the Eid al–Adha (Sallah) festivities. The Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun.
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Sallah: Muslims warned against stealing rams for Eid-el-Kabir
Prof. Yahaya Imam of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ilorin, on Monday warned Muslims against stealing rams for Eid-el-Kabir festival. Imam, who gave the warning during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, said Allah would not accept the stolen sacrifice, as He is pure and does not accept anything impure.
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NECO replies MURIC on Eid-el-Kabir day examination
The National Examinations Council (NECO) says it has not scheduled any examination for July 9, contrary to insinuations in some quarters that it scheduled examination date on Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) day. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) had appealed to NECO to postpone any exams scheduled for Saturday, July 9, as it clashed with the…
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Eid-Kabir: Senate adjourns until July 19
The Senate has adjourned sitting until July 19 for Sallah break. President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan made the announcement during Wednesday’s plenary. “I wish us a very happy and memorable Eid-Kabir recess and also wish all Nigerians happy celebration.
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Ekiti Govt. postpones schools’ resumption to May 9
Public and private schools in Ekiti are to resume academic activities for the third term 2021/2022 session on May 9, the state government has announced.
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Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Monday as Sallah in Nigeria
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Monday (May 2, 2022) as the first day of Shawwal 1443AH in Nigeria.
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Sallah: President Buhari donates N1m, cows, rice to NYSC members in Daura
President Muhammad Buhari, on Tuesday, in Daura donated N1million, two cows and 20 bags of rice to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. Mr. Alex Obemeata, NYSC’s spokesperson in Katsina, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the President’s gesture was delivered to them…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Adamawa Govt cancels Sallah homage
The Adamawa State Government has cancelled the 2021 Eid–el –Kabir Sallah homage due to COVID-19 pandemic. This is contained in a statement by Prof. Maxwell Gidado, Chief of Staff to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri on Monday in Yola. He said the cancellation was to ensure full adherence to COVID-19 protocols. “I am directed to inform the…
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NSCDC deploys 1,750 personnel for Eid-el-Kabir in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has deployed 1,750 personnel to provide security cover at various Eid grounds, palaces, monuments and recreational centres across the state during Sallah festivities. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Ibrahim Abdullahi, and made available…
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COVID-19: FCTA restricts all gatherings by 50% during Sallah celebrations
By Emman Ovuakporie The Federal Capital Territory Adminstration, FCTA has issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines restricting all religious activities by 50 percent during the Sallah celebrations. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the guidelines include holding capacity of Eid grounds should be reduced to 50% to ensure physical/social distancing This was the outcome of a meeting of the FCT…