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 Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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, […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
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, […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Few hours to to Eid-El-Fitri, markets in Ibadan are gradually witnessing large a turnout of customers. Our correspondent, Lilian Ibomor who went to major markets in Ibadan brings details. Lilian IbomorContinue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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. […]Continue Reading
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 Continue Reading
Oyo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya has deployed about two thousand officers and men of the corps to all places of worship, markets, recreation areas and highways to beef up security before, during and after the Eid-El-Fitri festival to allow citizens have hitch-free celebrations across the […]Continue Reading
The usual traffic to eateries and shopping malls, witnessed low turnout of fun seekers this morning, despite two day public holiday declared by the Federal government to commemorate this year’s Eid celebration, amidst COVID-19. Our correspondent who visited some shopping malls at Ring road, Challenge, Dugbe, UI and Ojoo reports that, though the eateries were […]Continue Reading
Muslims have been urged to celebrate this year’s Eidul-Fitri with caution amidst the coronavirus pandemic. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi enjoined the faithful to be vigilant and celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting with moderation while Continue Reading
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has deployed officers and men of the corps to strategic places for a crime-free Eid-el-Fitri celebration. This is contains in a statement signed in Ibadan by the corps public relations officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun for the NSCDC Commandant, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya. Alhaji Akinsanya called on officers […]Continue Reading