Politics

Why Gov. Adeleke left Osogbo Eid Praying Ground without Praying

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke could not observe the two Rakat prayers for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as pandemonium broke out at the Osogbo Eid Praying Ground where he was to observe the prayer. The governor left after the arranged space for him was hijacked by Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Eid-El Kabir: Help government achieve economic revival – Oyo NOA Charges Nigerians

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By Mosope Kehinde The Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Oyo State, Mr Kayode Odedokun has urged citizens to rekindle their hopes for better days ahead and assist the government at all levels in making the national economic revival a reality.  In the Eid-el-Kabir message, which he personally signed and made available to the press in […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde, Adeleke, Abiodun, Oyo Assembly, APC  Felicitate Muslim Faithful

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir. The governor congratulated all residents of the state on witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H., marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, praying to Allah (SWT) to […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Deploys over 2000 Personnel in Oyo

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By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has deployed over two thousand personnel for the maintenance of Peace and Order during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Dr Michael Adaralewa stated this while addressing the heads of units and  Formations of the Corps during the weekly […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Abeokuta-Lagos Old Gauge Line Train Mishap Halts Imole Train Services

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Government says the Imole Train services for the Eid-El-Kabir festival will not hold due to a train accident around Abeokuta-Lagos old gauge line. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Cooperatives, and Empowerment, Mrs. Kehinde Odediran indicates that the accident affected part of the train track, halting Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-El-Kabir: Harmony, security crucial to nation’s wellbeing – Clerics

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The need to embrace peace and religious tolerance took center stage at the Agodi Eid prayer ground in Ibadan where Muslims gathered to mark the Eid-El Kabir celebration. Our reporter, Oluwakayode Banjo, who was on the ground, reports that the faithful trooped into the prayer ground in their numbers, clad in beautiful attires with exciting […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: Ogun Gov. Oyo Speaker Harp on Prayer, Sacrifice

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Muslims to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to pray for Nigeria.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun pointed out that prayer insecurity and other challenges confronting the nation were surmountable.  While calling on Muslims to celebrate with moderation, the Governor Continue Reading

Religion

FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Sallah Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July, 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.A statement from the Ministry of Interior signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore disclosed that the declaration was made by the minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on behalf of the Federal Government. Aregbesola Continue Reading

Religion

Be Your Brothers Keeper – Chief Imam of Egbaland

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Muslim faithful in Abeokuta converged on various Eid grounds across the capital city to observe their two rakkah prayer for this year’s Eid-l-Adha celebration. The Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Sahdallah Bamgbola, in a sermon shortly after performing the two rakkah prayer said Almighty Allah has the solution to every problem facing humanity. Alhaji Bamgbola […]Continue Reading

Religion

JIFORM Greets Muslims At Sallah

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The Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has congratulated the Muslims on the celebration of Eld-el-Kabir. Ajibola Abayomi, the President of JIFORM in a statement however admonished everyone to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity as exemplifiedEid by Prophet Mohammed (SWAT). “We thank the Almighty Allah (SWT), the most merciful for Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir should serve as an opportunity to supplicate, seek face of God – Gov Abiodun

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As the Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims in the state to emulate the resilience, patience and steadfastness as well as absolute faith in Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Governor Abiodun in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, said the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Obedience to God, Authorities Solution to Problems Facing Mankind-Imam of Osun

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The Grand Imam of Osun State, Sheik Musa Animasaun has identified obedience to God and authorities as the only solution to the myriad of problems confronting mankind. In a sermon to mark this year’s Eid el Kabir at the Osogbo Central Praying ground, Okebaale, Osogbo Osun State, Sheik Animasaun charged people to refrain from disobedience. […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid al-Adha: Peller Congratulates Muslims, Tasks Faithful to Pray For Nigeria

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A member of the House of Representatives from Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa Federal Constituency, Oyo State, Hon. Shina Peller has charged Muslim brothers and sisters to seize the occasion of Eid al-Adha celebration to seek God’s forgiveness and pray for peace to reign in Nigeria. Hon. Peller said this in a statement released by his media office, where […]Continue Reading

Religion

Muslim Cleric Call on Govt. to Intensify Poverty Alleviation Strategies

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Chief Imam Ansarudeen society Oyo state Dr Bashir Olarenwaju called on government at all levels to urgently address the issue of poverty plaguing the nation. He stated this on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Dr Olarenwaju noted that it was imperative to address any issue related to hunger before moving to other matters as survival is […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Deputy Governor, Others In Attendance As Ibadan Chief Imam Leads Eid Prayer

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Eminent personalities, politicians and political office holders in Ibadan today gathered at the Agodi Eid ground to observe Salat prayer for this year’s celebration.  The Agodi Eid ground which also had different side attractions to depict the mood of the season overflowed with worshippers who dressed in beautiful attires.  Among dignitaries at the praying ground Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir: NOA Enjoins Muslims to Celebrate Modestly Amidst the Delta Variant of COVID-19

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The State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola, has enjoined all and sundry to celebrate modestly, putting in mind the new Delta Variant of COVID-I9.  Mrs Ayoola who made this known in a statement to felicitate with Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid-el-kabir celebration said the Pandemic is still very much around.  The […]Continue Reading

Religion

Nigeria’s Present Predicament, Test From Allah It Will Soon End In Joy- Oyo Speaker

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin says Nigeria’s present predicament is a test from Allah and it will soon end in joy and happiness. The Speaker who stated this in his 2021 Eid-el-Kabir message said just as Allah surprised Prophet Ibrahim on the Mount of Arafat by replacing his son Ismail with […]Continue Reading

Religion

Uphold Obedience To Allah- Osun Speaker

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Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has urged Muslim faithful to uphold their obedience to Allah in the Spirit of forgiveness for one another. The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Alabi, to commemorate Eid-el-kabir, charged Muslims to expand their spiritual benefits of the occasion by promoting peaceful co-existence […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Hike in Transport Fare As Eid-El-Kabir Approaches

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Few hours to the celebration few travelers have been leaving Ibadan to other parts of the country. Our correspondent who monitored transportation situation in different and major inter state parks in Ibadan reports that fare from Ibadan to Akure, Eruwa, Ibarapa, Ado-Ekiti, Lagos, Osogbo, Ondo ranged between one thousand five hundred naira and two thousand […]Continue Reading

Security

Eid-el-Kabir: Police Assure Oyo Residents of Adequate Security

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Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko says adequate security measures have been put in place ahead of the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.  This is contained in statement signed in Ibadan by Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olawale Osifeso. Mrs Onadeko states that there is also strategic security deployment spanning the length and breadth of […]Continue Reading

Environment

Eid-el-Kabir: Ogun Govt. to Establish Special Waste Disposal Operation

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Ogun State government is to ensure massive deployment of facilities to evacuate the expected high volume of wastes that will be generated across the state as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid el Kabir.  Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of the State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, Mr. Ola Oresanya made […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC Deploys over Two Thousand Personnel in Oyo

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Federal Road safely Corps, FRSC, Oyo state sector command has deployed about two thousand personnel to ensure visibility on highways during Eid-el-kabir celebration.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by FRSC Public Education, Mr Inyama Chijioke.  The sector, Mrs Uche Chukwurah says apart from the deployed officers, twenty Continue Reading

Religion

Sallah: Akeredolu Sues for Peace and Love among All

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu wants Muslim faithful in Ondo State to see the essence of Eid-el-Kabir festival beyond merrymaking. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Ojo Oyewamide, Mr Akeredolu enjoins the faithful to imbibe the religious festival’s lessons in their daily activities. Governor Akeredolu describes Continue Reading

Politics

Pray for divine intervention concerning Covid-19 – Governor Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Muslims Ummah in the state to uphold the lessons of love, loyalty and sacrifice as they join other faithful around the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Governor Abiodun who stated this in his Sallah message, said the Eid-el-Kabir celebration offered opportunity for sober reflection and spiritual renewal which Continue Reading

Religion

Eid: Rededicate yourselves to Allah, pray for Nigeria, Gbajabiamila tells Muslims

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has urged Muslims to rededicate themselves to their Creator and pray for the country during this period of Eid-el-Kabir. Mr Gbajabiamila said the need for prayers became more pressing at this time that the coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the world, including Nigeria. The Speaker said […]Continue Reading