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 naira.

At Iwo road inter state park, fare from Ibadan to Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Jos was between ten thousand and fifteen thousand naira depending on the choice of vehicle.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, two transporters, Mr. Sulaiman Egbeleke and Mr. Kazeem Akindayo said patronage was low as they recorded less passengers.

Radio Nigeria noticed that passengers at the motor parks did not comply with covid-19 protocols.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

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 the State.

She notes that the deployments would be characterized by increased visibility policing, stop and search, convoy patrols and intelligence-led surveillance before, during and after the festivities.  

The Police commissioner says it is worthy to note that strategic partnerships with sister security agencies alongside local hunters and vigilantes would be intensified.

Mrs Onadeko urges members of the public to always report to the police or other sister agencies whenever there is distress or useful information, through these Police Control Room Numbers, 08081768614, 07055495413 and 615 (Toll Free) from Oyo State Security Trust Fund.

The Police Commissioner therefore reminds the general public about the importance of embracing all stipulated COVID-19 protocols especially with the incursion of the Delta Variant in some parts of the country.

The Commissioner of Police, on behalf of the Officers and men of Oyo State Police Command wishes all Muslim faithful a joyous EID-EL-KABIR celebration and urges the good people of Oyo State to remain law abiding and relentless in providing the Command with credible and reliable information.

Rasheedat Makinde

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 the promise in a statement in Abeokuta. 

Mr. Oresanya said the special wastes disposal operation to keep the state clean and tidy during the celebration would involve the deployment of compactors, loaders and sweepers for use of the personnel. 

He advised residents and visitors to the state during the Sallah period to endeavor to pack the refuse, especially wastes from animals and livestock properly for easy collection. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment also urged road users to be mindful of road signs as sweepers and other environmental workers would be on duty throughout the period for the essential exercise.

Oluremi Olugbenro

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 three patrol vehicles and one tow truck will also be available to achieve a hitch free Eid-el-kabir festival. 

Mrs Chukwurah noted that the special patrol of the CORPS to all the traffic prone areas will begins today 17th till 20th of this month to ensure free flow of traffic on all major corridors in the State. 

The FRSC boss in Oyo state says the command has deployed logistics and other equipment such as heavy duty tow truck, breathalyzers, extracting machines as well as presence of 24 hours to ensure safety during and after the celebration.

Mrs Chukwurah states further that FRSC will sustain its aggressive motor park public enlightenment campaign across the state to ensure maximum compliance with traffic rules and regulations  for a safe and memorable celebrations amidst COVID-19 pandemic and other Security situations. 

The FRSC boss adds that the CORPS will apprehend vehicles caught in the act of overloading especially during the celebrations and failure of having all the necessary particulars. 

Rasheedat Makinde

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 Eid-el-Kabir’s key lesson as total obedience to the commands of Allah as shown by the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son on Mount Moriah.

Governor Akeredolu, who tags the rewards of Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience as mercy and grace, says apart from teaching faith, trust and total submission to the will of Allah, Eid-el-Kabir is also about peace, the habit of sharing with the needy and showing love towards humanity.

He also enjoins them to support efforts of his government to halt the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the state by observing all the prescribed precautionary measures.

On the October 10th Gubernatorial election in the state, the governor urges them to continue to pray for peace and also calls for religious harmony between the Muslim faithful and their Christian brothers.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

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 Allah demanded from the faithful.

The governor called on Muslim faithful and adherents of other faiths in the country to make peaceful coexistence their watchword and work together for a more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

He also stressed the need for Muslims to pray fervently for divine intervention that would flatten the curve of COVID-19 for congregational worship to resume in the state.

While commending Muslims in the State for rising above religious sentiments in showing him love and solidarity at all times, Governor Abiodun urged them to observe prayer at their various homes.

Bolanle Adesida

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 with fervent prayers, Nigeria would be able to surmount the numerous challenges bedevilling the country, including insecurity.

In a Sallah message by his spokesman Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker also urged Nigerians, irrespective of their differences, to embrace one another and be united for the progress of the country.

He called on religious leaders to preach unity and peaceful coexistence among the citizens at this time and always.

Mr Gbajabiamila further urged Muslims to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, generosity, brotherliness and accommodating nature of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The Speaker used the opportunity to call on leaders to keep their contracts with the Nigerian people as that is the only way they can make meaningful impact in the lives of the citizens.

PR/Ibrahim Shehu

Economy

Eid: Markets Bustling with Buying and Selling

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Some hours to Eid-el-Kabir celebration, markets in Ibadan have been rowdy with buying and selling by traders and customers for the preparation.

Radio Nigeria observed that Ogunpa, Aleshinloye, Dugbe, Sasa markets, prices of goods have increased as customers were busy bargaining while some were buying goods, not minding the hike in price, ahead of  Eid celebration.

A customer at the Ram stand in one of the markets, Mr Wale Adelaja, who had budgeted a particular price for ram met it higher than planned, saying irrespective of the hike in price of all goods, he would not be denied of the celebration.

Also speaking, a ram seller, Mr Bello Ademola said ram prices had gone up, which affected their sales, and that he was still expecting more customers for patronage.

Other goods like rice, beans, garri, and pepper still maintained affordable prices.

Also, commercial vehicles and bicycles in Ibadan city had increased their fare rates between fifty to one hundred naira due to the celebration.

Federal Government has declared 30th and 31st July as public holiday for the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.

Taiwo Akinola

News

Eid-El-Kabir: Osun Government Bans Gathering Eid Grounds

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Osun State Government has cancelled Eld-el-kabir prayer in line with global health emergency practices to forestall the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to Osun State Government, SSG, Prince Wole Oyebamiji said only Jumat service will hold on Friday in line with the existing safety protocols and guidelines.

Prince Oyebamiji noted that the state was still recording rising figures of confirmed COVID-19 cases amidst an active community transmission stage of the pandemic in the state.

He hinted that the cancellation of Eid-el-kabir congregation became imperative since people whose COVID-19 status has not been ascertained would be travelling into the state from different parts of the country, in the spirit of the celebration.

Prince Oyebamiji maintained that government cannot afford the impact of any form of large gathering such as the kind expected at praying grounds and the associated difficulties of enforcing the safety protocols against COVID-19.

He however urged the Muslim faithful in the state to celebrate Eid-el-kabir with moderation.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Economy

9 Days to Eid-el-Kabir: Traders Complain of Low Patronage

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Nine days to Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, traders in Ogunpa, Mokola, Bodija, Aleshinloye and Sasa markets, have lamented low patronage.

One of the fabric traders, Miss Asisat Bashir, while speaking with Radio Nigeria said people have been window shopping, as they claimed to be waiting for monthly salary before they could purchase anything for Sallah.

Another trader, Mrs Abiola Oguniyi explained that the Covid-19 pandemic had also contributed to the hardship of the masses, urging government at all levels to alleviate them of their poor condition by extending more financial palliatives to people.

Meanwhile, prices of some perishable goods were still at affordable prices, as goods like beans, is sold for five hundred naira per plastic, while a bag of rice is sold from twenty-four thousand naira.

Also, at the ram stands, the sellers were optimistic that sales would be better next week.

Reports say Friday, 30th of July had been slated for the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir this year.

Taiwo Akinola