Religion

Living a Godly life is the goal of Ramadan – Professor Olagoke

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By Seyi Arowolo/Olawale Asake

As Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-fitri, it is essential for them not to depart from living a Godly life and maintaining peace and love with their neighbours. 

The founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke, stated this in Ibadan while speaking with Radio Nigeria.

Professor Olagoke explained that the essence of Ramadan was to live a life devoid of sinful acts, demonstrate love, and peacefully coexist among people irrespective of religious backgrounds.

He urged Muslims to imbibe all lessons they learnt during Ramadan in all they do.

The Islamic scholar also used the opportunity to call on all parents to live up to expectations by training their children in the way of God and instilling discipline in them for a better future. 

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Saudi Arabia announces Sunday as first day of Eid Al Fitr

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The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has declared Sunday, March 30, 2025, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr for the new Islamic year 1446 AH.

The decision came after the crescent moon of Shawwal was sighted in several locations across the Kingdom, marking the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

Eid Al Fitr will be observed across Saudi Arabia and around the world with special prayers on Sunday morning, followed by festive celebrations with family and community.

Saudi Gazette/Maxwell Oyekunle

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Sheikh Bamigbola Asks Leaders to Prioritize Welfare of Masses

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Sa’ad Bamigbola has advised Political office holders to always prioritize the welfare of the people and exhibit the fear of God while discharging their duties.

Sheikh Bamigbola gave the advice during the two rakat prayers marking this year’s Eid Fitri at the Eid ground, Lantoro, Abeokuta. 

The Chief Imam charged the leaders to sustain programmes and policies that would further alleviate the suffering of the masses, especially during this period.

He also enjoined Muslims to rededicate themselves to the service of God and humanity, while appreciating God in every situation of life.

Addressing the Muslim community on behalf of the Ogun State government, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Ganiyu Hamzat sought the people’s continued support and prayers for Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. 

The Commissioner who maintained that the commitment and prayers of the good people of Ogun State had been a major secret for the present administration’s success, promised that the government would not relent in the efforts to improve on their welfare. 

The Eid prayer was filled as residents turned out in large numbers for the religious obligation, led by prominent citizens of the state including the Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sarafa Isola.

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Absence of fear of God bane of national growth- Alhaji Muhammad

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By Rotimi Famakin

The Hausa community in Ibadan the Oyo State capital joined other Muslim faithful in the world to celebrate Eid el Fitri marking the end of the Ramadan fast.

At Agodi Government Arcade where the prayer was held today, the Chief Imam of Ibadan Hausa Community, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad led the worshippers in the two raqat prayers

Addressing newsmen after the prayer, Alhaji Sa’ad Muhammad said Muslims should imbibe the fear of Allah, which he said was the basis for the Ramadan fast.

 The cleric explained that the absence of the fear of God had led to myriads of socio-economic problems confronting the nation

Speaking in the same vein, the Seriki Hausawa of Ibadan land, Alhaji Alid Zungeru, who said Nigeria was too complex to govern, lamented the get-rich-quick syndrome among the people, saying it has led to needless bloodshed in the country.

 In an interview, the Deputy Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi said comfort was currently returning to the country and urged all and sundry to intensify their prayers for the nation.

 Mr Fadeyi admonished Muslims in the country to continue to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan fast with the demonstration of peace and love for one another

High point the event was a special prayer for a member of the Hausa community who died during the prayer.

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Ayedatiwa, Peller Congratulate Muslims on Eid-el-Fitri Celebration

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By Oriola Afolabi, Morenike Tony-Esan

Governor Lucky  Aiyedatiwa has congratulated the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, imploring them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents.

The governor, in his message to the Muslim community, prayed that this year’s Eid would bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful, expressing optimism for a sustained peaceful coexistence in the State.

This was contained in a release signed by the governor’s chief press secretary Prince Ebeneezer Adeniyan.

While thanking Muslim clerics and leaders across the State for their support and prayers for the State, he promises to continue to provide a conducive environment for religious harmony in the State. 

A former member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Shina Peller, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and Eid-el-Fitri celebration. 

Honourable Peller’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement shared on his social media platforms and with the media on Wednesday. 

While describing the last month as a soul/purifying one, the Ayedero of Yorubaland urged all to keep standing for uprightness and goodness, showing love to fellow beings, particularly the needy, and helping them in any possible way. 

The statement read: 

“I congratulate fellow Muslim brothers and sisters on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-ul-Fitri being celebrated globally at the moment. 

“As Muslims, the last month has been soul-purifying for most of us, as we devoted most of our time to praying, seeking God’s forgiveness, helping the needy, embracing and upholding good deeds at every slight opportunity.

“However, every good deed of us during the holy month of Ramadan should be further strengthened even now that Ramadan is over. You must continue to stand for uprightness and goodness against wrongdoing and any act of selfishness, callousness, wickedness, backbiting, evil and others. 

“Importantly, the show of love and act of generosity exhibited to fellow beings, particularly the less privileged and the needy, during the month of Ramadan should be sustained. Continue to be helpful to whom it may concern in whatever way you can, and you shall continue to soar higher inexplicably in whatever you do. 

“Once again, I extend my best wishes and greetings to you all on this occasion of Eid-up-Fitri and pray that we witness many more on earth. Amen! Barika De Salah.”

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Oyo Assembly Felicitates Muslims

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By Mosope Kehinde

As Muslims in Oyo State join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s EidEl-Fitri, the Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated with Muslims in the state, while enjoining them to internalise the lessons learnt during the Holy month of Ramadan to have a better society.

In a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Media,  Public Affairs and Information Communication Technology, Mr. Waheed Akintayo, there is a need to be more prayerful for the State and ensure that nothing truncates the peaceful co-existence already in place and enjoyed by all and sundry.

Mr Akintayo urged everyone to continue in the Spirit of love, tolerance and oneness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Also speaking, the Clerk of the House, Mrs Yetunde Oludara Awe said the Ramadan period inculcates devotion, patience, humility, tolerance, forgiveness, kindness and other virtues which should be maintained before, during and after fasting.

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Osun NAWOJ Felicitates Muslim Sisters on Eid El-Fitr Celebration

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Osun State Chapter, has rejoiced with its members across the state on the joyous occasion of Eid El-Fitr.

This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairperson, Comrade Abisola Ariwodola and Secretary, Comrade Oluwaranti Ojewumi 

Nawoj Osun joins Muslim sisters in celebrating the conclusion of a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection, as Eid El-Fitr is a time of joy, gratitude, and spiritual renewal, a month-long journey of spiritual devotion and self-discipline.

Osun NAWOJ applauds the dedication, resilience, and unwavering faith exhibited throughout Ramadan period by Muslim members and their commitments to fasting, prayer, which acts of charity exemplifies the values of compassion, empathy, and solidarity that are central to Islam.

As NAWOJ is committed to promoting understanding and harmony within womenfolk, the state chapter of the Women Journalists celebrates the contributions of our Muslim sisters to its social, cultural, and economic fabric, and also implored them to come together to deepen bonds of sisterhood, that reaffirms commitment to mutual respect, tolerance, cooperation and unity. 

The statement also urged Nawojians to always pray for the success of the association, adding that this special Eid El-Fitr celebration be a source of happiness, and spiritual fulfillment for members, loved ones and entire state at large.

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Adeleke, Egbedun Laud Faithful, Solicit Prayer

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By Funmi Ojo, Mojisola Oladele

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged Muslim faithful not to stop praying for his administration while calling for unity and peaceful coexistence among all residents of the state.

In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor congratulated Muslims in the state and in Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, wishing them a fruitful celebration.

“Congratulations to my Muslim brethren for seeing yet another Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In the last 30 days, we have fasted and prayed for both ourselves, family and nation.

“I want to urge you all to keep praying for us, pray for our administration, prayers are never too much and the Yoruba people will always say what is already good needs prayer and the one that is yet to be, also needs prayer.

“Let’s also make sure that now and beyond, we live in unity because united we stand and divided we fall”, the Governor stated.

The Governor also expressed commitment to the speedy completion of the Muslim Pilgrim Camp adding that his administration is committed to the completion of every project.

Similarly, as Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has commended the resilience and devotion of the faithful during the sacred period.

Prince Egbedun in a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu urged Muslim to carry forward the lessons of compassion, unity, and self-discipline.

He congratulated the Muslim community in the State and across the nation on completing the month-long spiritual journey of fasting, self-reflection and piety. 

While emphasizing that the Eid-el-Fitr celebration signifies the importance of gratitude and charity,The Speaker called on everyone to remember and assist those who are less –privileged.

He appealed to the faithful to use the occasion to foster peaceful coexistence and understanding among diverse communities, which is central to the teachings of Islam.

Prince Egbedun called on Muslims to continue observing the necessary public health guidelines and precautions while celebrating with their families and loved ones, while reaffirming his commitment to working with all stakeholders in the state to promote unity, development, and prosperity for the people of Osun.

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Eid-el-Fitri: Abiodun Calls for Optimism

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to have hope for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christian and Muslim faithful.

The governor also commended the peaceful co-existence among the various religious bodies in the state, which has paved the way for seamless governance in the Gateway State.

Governor Abiodun, in a statement to mark the Eid-el-Fitri (end of Ramadan), assured that with the various interventions by both the federal and state governments, Nigerians will soon come out of their current economic predicaments.

The governor recalled the various interventions his administration has made since the economic challenges began, including the latest distribution of food palliatives and the ‘Educash’ transfers, which, he said, were aimed at lessening the burden on the citizens of the state.

Prince Abiodun acknowledged the support of religious bodies to the success of his administration, even as he preached love, understanding, unity, and peaceful co-existence among the people of the state.

He called on Muslims to let the lessons of the holy month of Ramadan, including patience, self-discipline, love for one another and kindness, guide their daily lives.

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Oyebanji Sends Eid-el-Fitri Greetings to Muslims

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By Ayodeji  Kazeem

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended Eid-el-Fitri greetings to the Muslim community in Ekiti and across the nation as they celebrate the end of the Ramadan fast.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, governor Oyebanji reflected on Ramadan as a period embodying love, self-discipline, and sacrifice.

He encouraged Muslims to uphold the virtues and pursue truth and justice, as advocated by the Holy Quran.

The governor also called on them to pray for Nigeria’s triumph over its present adversities, emphasizing that peace is essential for all religious followers to significantly contribute to the nation’s socio-economic progress.

He particularly commended the Muslim populace in Ekiti for their steadfast support and contributions to his administration, through prayer, advice, and active engagement, with a call on them to continue fostering religious harmony in the state.

Governor Oyebanji appealed to all religious adherents in Ekiti to collaborate with the government in cultivating peace, maintaining order, and reviving the state’s esteemed values of integrity, excellence, respect, and industriousness.

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Eid-el-Kabir: Motor Parks Witness Low Passenger Patronage

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By Dayo Adu

Motor Parks in Ibadan metropolis are experiencing low patronage as few passengers were seen travelling out of the state capital.

Our correspondent, ‘Dayo Adu, reports that in some of the parks visited, few passengers were seen boarding vehicles to to other parts of the country as transport fares outside Ibadan and other states of the federation have gone up.

Cost of fare to Lagos has increased from 1500 to 2300, passengers going to Abeokuta now pay 3100 as against the former price of 2500.

Similarly, passengers going to the northern part of nigeria are paying double as high as 23100 as against the 12000 naira it was boarded during the Eid el fitri two months ago. Cost of fare from ibadan to Abuja and Kebbi state are 15,000 and 22000 as against the former price of 10,000 and 11,000.

Some of the passengers who attributed the situation to the effect of removal of subsidy on petrol said it was a short time sacrifice.

A commercial who plys Ibadan to Niger linked the low patronage to the disparity in the prices of petrol across states of the federation and advocated flat price of 300 naira per litre.

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Motor Parks Witness Low Turnout as Holiday Winds Up

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By Jeff Ahonmisi/Fasilat Lawal

The Agodi Gate motor park in Ibadan witnessed a few passengers traveling back to their respective destinations after observing the public holiday declared by Federal Government to celebrate Eid-El-Fitri.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, an Official of the Park Management system

Agodi unit, who craved anonymity said people coming out from the recent cash crunch might be the cause for residents deciding to spend the holiday in their homes.

Some of the passengers who commended the federal government for declaring the public holiday expressed disappointment that the transportation was slightly increased.

At the Apata interstate motor park, a few passengers were also seen boarding vehicles to their respective bases.

Some of the passengers who spoke with Radio Nigeria correspondent said they were going early to their base to prepare for the resumption of work tomorrow.

An official of the park, Mr Tunde Fashola said the management of the park always keeps the fares the same in spite of the increase in petroleum products. 

Mr Fashola however urged the government to rehabilitate the Ibadan/Abeokuta expressway for a safer journey.

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Extend almsgiving and love, beyond Ramadan – Oseni

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By Oluwakayode Banjo/Modupe Toba

The House of Representatives Member-Elect for Ibarapa/Ido Federal Constituency, Mr Remi Oseni has called on the Muslim faithful to extend the act of almsgiving and love exhibited during the Holy month of Ramadan beyond the period.

In a statement issued to congratulate the faithful on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitri, Mr Oseni admonished them to continue the good acts and promote peaceful coexistence at all times.

The House of Representatives Member-Elect said total dedication and devotion to the tenets of Islam would go a long way to making the society a better haven.

Mr Oseni also advised the faithful to always pray for the country and shun saying negative things about their fatherland.

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Governor Abiodun Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Fitri

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By Bolanle Adesida

As the Muslim Ummah all over the world celebrates Eid-el-fitri, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Muslims to sustain the values, morals and tenets of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

In his Eid-el-Fitri message, Governor Abiodun called on the Muslims to continue with their good deeds and total devotion to the Almighty Allah.

He also urged the adherents of Islam to use the period of Eid-el-Fitri to supplicate to God and pray for peace, unity and development of the country in general and Ogun State in particular.

While congratulating Muslims in the state for witnessing another Eid-el-Fitri, Governor Abiodun urged them to celebrate moderately and extend love to the less-privileged in the society.

The governor, however, reiterated that his administration would continue to encourage inter-religious harmony in the state, promote good governance and ensure that people remain an integral focus of its policies and programmes.

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Sultan Declares Friday as Eid-el-Fitri

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Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday 21st of April 2023 as the first day of Shawwal 1444AH in Nigeria.

The Sultan made the declaration in his palace in Sokoto on Thursday after the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee received several reports from various Moon Sighting committees across the country.

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Religion

Live an exemplary life to inspire the younger generation – Prof. Olagoke

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As Muslims all over the country celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, the spiritual head, Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke has urged parents to ensure proper upbringing of their wards as a way to address the current insecurity challenges in the country. 

Professor Olagoke in a Sallah message to felicitate Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast also admonished the adherents of Islam to imbibe and put into practice all the lessons learnt during the period in their daily affairs.

He said, parents are expected to work together on the physiological needs of their children for even growth and development.

He said this becomes imperative for the adolescent to have sound home training so that he/she would not be bought over by bad and poor influence of the environment.

The Islamic scholar said this would ensure that the home has peace and assured development for posterity, adding that the school must complement parent’s efforts in child rearing.

Professor Olagoke noted that Nigeria today is experiencing institutional indiscipline with the consequence of resulting insecurity; violence and destruction amidst general breakdown of all agents of socialization hence, the need for restoration of our core values by the traditional leaders, religious leaders and educational institutions.

He said government must promote justice, equity and pursue policies that anchor on respect for the fundamental human rights of the people.

Professor Olagoke also charged parents to promote the fear of God in all they do and live an exemplary lifestyle that would serve as a blueprint for the younger generation to follow.

Iyabo Adebisi

Religion

Eid-el-Fitri: Remain tolerant, disciplined, understanding to aid national advancement – Owoeye

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Muslims are urged to sustain the lessons of the holy month for a better nation.

The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye who stated this in a statement by his media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi to commemorate the end of Ramadan, also called on Muslims to allow the lessons learnt during Ramadan to continue to radiate in their consciousness for a better nation.

Mr Owoeye called for tolerance and understanding of Nigerians to move the nation forward.

He emphasized that the period of fasting teaches Muslims to be more pious, disciplined and self controlled, while shielding their hearts from greed and immorality.

The speaker also asked for sustainable harmonious relationship among Nigerians to enhance the much needed stability of the nation, saying through this, the development of the country is assured.

Mr Owoeye added that the month of Ramadan presented Muslim faithful with the opportunity to reignite faith by desisting from acts that could take away their rewards from Almighty Allah after the Holy month.

He said, “We as Muslims must ensure that the lessons we have all learnt during our fasting period must be written in gold in our subconscious, we must all strive never to go back to our sinful ways. The good deeds during Ramadan must continue.”

“It is on record how fervently we have always prayed for a better society during the Holy month. Now that Ramadan is over, we should endeavour to continue to pray for the good of the land, and always learn to speak positively to the development of Nigeria.”

“May Allah accept all our Ibadah this Ramadan, lessons on peaceful co-existence, self control and purity have been learnt, May Allah make it easy for us to follow it through.”

Mojisola Oladele

Religion

Eid-el-Fitri: Pray for the peace of Nigeria in this season – Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Muslims in the state to take advantage of Eid-el-Fitri Celebration to pray for peace in the country.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun noted that challenges confronting the country were enormous, urging Muslims to celebrate with moderation and extend love to the less-privileged in the society.

The governor felicitated Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri which signifies the end of fasting in the month of Ramadan.

Governor Abiodun urged Muslim faithful to continue to uphold spiritual elevation attained during the fasting.

While wishing Muslims faithful a happy Eid-el-Fitri celebration, the governor also gave the assurance that his administration would continue to create conducive atmosphere to enhance economic development and growth.

Bolanle Adesida

News

FG adjust Workers’ Day, Eid-el-fitri Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr Celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

He congratulates workers across the country on this year’s celebration. Ogbeni Aregbesola commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.

According to the Minister, “Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working”

Ogbeni Aregbesola therefore enjoins workers to imbibe the culture of productivity, saying “The end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation. It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity”

He urges workers to raise the bar of their trade in line with the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration’s drive to rev up the vehicle of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation.

The Minister also congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Ogbeni Aregbesola calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

“The self-restrain, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper”, the minister advises all Muslims.

The minister expresses confidence that the security challenges in some parts of the country will soon be a thing of the past, noting that the government is putting determined efforts and all necessary measures in place for Nigerians to enjoy unfettered peace all round.

Ogbeni Aregbesola assures Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to the security of life and property of every citizen and foreigners alike.

Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Muslims a happy Eidul-Fitr celebration and prays that the peace, blessings and favours of Allah be with you all. Ameen.

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Politics

Oyo State Holds LG Election

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Residents of Oyo state will tomorrow go to the polls to elect local government chairmen and ward councilors in thirty three local government areas of the state.

The positions of the local government chairmen and councilors have been vacant since May 30, 2019. On the assumption of office by the executive Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

This follows the sack of the incumbent local government chairmen and ward councillors in the state.

Since the sack of the elected local government bosses, appointed caretaker chairmen have been in charge of administration of the third tier of government.

However, last February, the Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, released guidelines ahead of the polls stated for May 15, 2021.

The electoral body later postponed the conduct of the exercise by a week due to the Eid-El-Fitri celebration.

To conduct the exercise, the state government has released over 200 million Naira for printing of ballot papers and other materials needed for the election.

In an interview, the chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, Chief Isiak Olagunju said stakeholders including political parties, Community and religious leaders as well as security agencies had been adequately sensitized on the need to contribute their quota to the success of the polls.

Chief Olagunju appealed to the electorate to come out en masse to vote for the candidates of their choice.

Also speaking at a peace pact meeting among participating political parties, OYSIEC and security agencies, the Oyo state commissioner of police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko pointed out that 9,000 police personnel had been deployed to ensure a hitch-free election.

Leaders of some political parties participating in the local polls expressed confidence in OYSIEC, to conduct a hitch free election.

The state government has announced the restriction of movements between the hours of 8am till 4pm.

Olaolu fawole

Lifestyle

Eid-el-Fitri: Rep Akande-Sadipe Congratulates Muslims

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Member, House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has congratulated Muslim faithful across her constituency and Nigeria at large, for successfully completing this year Ramadan.

 The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative also encouraged everyone to pray more for Nigeria.

Hon sadipe, who stated this in a release made available to newsmen also reiterated her commitment to the nation. 

She enjoined Nigerians to abide with Covid-19 guidelines as Eid-el-Fitri  is being celebrated.

 Abisola Oluremi

Transportation

Osun FRSC Warns Motorists Against Dangerous Driving

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The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Osun State Command, has appealed to motorists to do away with reckless and dangerous driving that could lead to loss of lives and properties during and after the Salah celebrations.

Osun State Sector Commander, Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, gave the advice in a statement by the command spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo.

Mrs Ibrahim noted that the command has deployed some officers to the all the nooks and crannies of the state, to ensure easy flow of traffic and to caution motorists against dangerous driving.

According to her, any motorist that intentionally disobeyed the road traffic regulations would be fined or allowed to face the wrath of relevant traffic laws.

The Osun State FRSC sector commander said the command is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure the safety of citizens in the state within the period of celebrations.

Adejoke Adebisi

Economy

Osun Residents Bemoan High Cost Of Food, Commodities

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A cross-section of residents of Osun State have appealed to the federal and state governments to address the increasing prices of food and essential commodities as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-fitri celebration.

They made the appeal while speaking with our correspondent, Temitope Mosadomi, who visited some markets in Ilesa and Osogbo, the state capital.

The report.

Temitope Mosadomi

Security

We are prepared to forestall breakdown of law and order – Oyo CP

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State Command, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko says tactical and intelligence apparatus has been deployed to every nook and cranny of the state to ensure that peace and tranquility is enjoyed during Eid-el-fitri period and beyond. 

Mrs Onadeko said the constituted security arrangement includes a well-defined intelligence network within the state, aggressive and focused stop and search, surveillance and visibility patrols. 

She stated further that heads of Tactical and intelligence Teams have also been drafted to observe spontaneous and result yielding stances during and after the festive period. 

Mrs Onadeko said while enjoying the festivities, the good people of the state are implored to be extremely conscious, watch out for strange activities around their surroundings and secure personal belongings. 

The commissioner noted that vehicles parked within immediate environment, garages and public places should be under lock and key at all times to prevent incidents of removal of vehicles from where parked.

Furthermore, the CP wishes to remind the good people of the state that adherence to the provided COVID-19 safety regulations in the prevention and curtailment of the spread of the virus in the state is a responsible measure to be embraced by all and sundry within the festive period and beyond.

In the event of distress call or dissemination of useful information, citizens are advised to call the Police Control Room Numbers, 08081768614, 07055495413 and 615 (Toll-Free) from Oyo State Security Trust Fund.

Rasheedah Makinde