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Sallah: FG Puts Lagos-Ibadan Express Work on Hold
Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, has announced suspension of further work on the ongoing reconstruction of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in order to reduce possible gridlock during the Eid-el- Kabir, Sallah celebration. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos Engr. (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, announced this in a statement on Monday. The statement reads: “Due to the recent…
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Sallah: Recreation Spots Witness Low Turnout of Fun Seekers
As the Muslim faithful continues in the euphoria of Salah, eateries and other relaxation spots in Ibadan have been without the usual patronage that characterize the festive period. Radio Nigeria correspondents who visited some sports including Agodi Gardens and Trans-Amusement Park, University of Ibadan Zoological Garden observed an average turn out of fun-seekers. Shopping malls…
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Sallah: Prof Olagoke Tasks Leaders on Zero Tolerance for Corruption
The Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke has urged political power holders to rule with the fear of God by upholding zero tolerance for corruption and indiscipline, saying that socio-economic corruption is responsible for the security challenges the country is currently facing. He also charged the country’s leaders to embark…
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Transport Fare Hike in Ibadan ahead of Sallah, Lull in Ondo
Major motor parks in Ibadan have begun to witness an influx of travelers ahead of the Eid-El Kabir celebration. Our reporter, who monitored the situation at the interstate motor parks at Challenge, Ogunpa, and Iwo road reports that the cost of transportation in buses from Ibadan to Lagos, Ibadan to Shagamu, Ibadan to Abeokuta range between 2000…
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IGP Orders Nationwide Security Beef-up
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured Nigerians of efforts to improve public safety and security across the country during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The police boss also directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in all the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General…
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Sallah Ram Theft, Police Apprehend Suspects
Operatives of Ogun state police command have apprehended the duo of Adetunji Alagbe and Opeyemi Ogunlokun for allegedly stealing a Sallah ram belonging to one Sodiq Abolore. The Suspects were arrested after the owner of the ram, Sodiq Abolore, had reported at Ogijo divisional headquarters that the ram he bought at one hundred and twenty…
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Sultan Declares Thursday Dhul Hijjah 1, Saturday Sallah
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday 30 June as Dhul Hijjah 1, 1443AH. This means that Saturday 9 July is the Eidul Adha or Sallah day, coming after Friday 8 July, which is Arafat Day. A statement from…
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Islamic Cleric Preaches Peaceful Coexistence among Nigerians
As Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid – El- Kabir, a renowned Ibadan based Islamic Cleric, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke, Jp has urged Nigerians to live in togetherness and peace as exemplified by Prophet Mohammed. Olagoke , who is the Spiritual Leader and Founder of Shafaudeen- In- Islam Worldwide stated this in his Eid-El-Kabir message. He said…
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Sallah: FRSC Assures Public Safety on Roads
The Ekiti State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps says it has deployed its officers and men to major traffic corridors in the state to ensure accident free Eld-el fitri celebration. The sector Commander, Mrs. Faustina Alegbe said in Ado Ekiti that such corridors included Oye-Omuo, Ido-Ifaki, ikere-Akure, Itawure-Ilesha, Ijan-Ikare roads among others. According to…
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Security Operatives in Oyo Gear Up For Festivities
Commissioner of Police in Oyo state Mr. Shina Olukolu has called on youths who are fond of organising street carnivals during Eid-el-Kabir festival to have a change of mind. Mr. Olukolu stated this in Ibadan while briefing newsmen on the preparations of the Police towards the festival. He said it has been discovered that some…
