Eid-el-Kabir
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Eid-el Kabir: Yusuf greets Tinubu, Kwankwaso
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has felicitated with President Bola Tinubu on the celebration of Eid-il-Kabir festival. Yusuf also extended felicitation to former governor of the state and presidential candidate of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwakwaso. This is contained in statement issued on Monday by Yusuf’s spokesman and Director, Media and…
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Eid-el kabir: CP assures Ekiti residents of adequate security
The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti, Mr Akinwale Adeniran, said the command had taken measures to beef up security in the state to ensure a hitch-free celebration of this year’s Eid-el kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado-Ekiti on…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Atiku preaches sacrifice, love, peace
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year Eid-el-Kabir to demonstrate sacrifice, love and peace. Abubakar in a statement by his media office on Saturday in Abuja, congratulated fellow Muslim faithful on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival. He said that the celebration of Eid, as stated in the scriptures, was…
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Eid-el-Kabir:Akpabio felicitates Muslim faithful
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid- el-Kabir celebration. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message on Saturday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Mr Eseme Eyiboh, said Eid-el-Kabir signified sacrifice and joy. He advised Nigerians to make the necessary sacrifices for a better tomorrow, adding that the administration…
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Oyebanji urges Muslims to imbibe lessons of Eid-el-Kabir
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has called on Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons of love and sacrifice which the Eid-el-Kabir symbolises. Oyebanji in a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, congratulated the Muslim Ummah for witnessing this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He advised them on the need to reflect on the significance of the…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Abiodun urges Muslims to embrace virtues of Prophet Ibrahim
Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Saturday in Abeokuta urged the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim. In his goodwill message, through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Abiodun said they should strive to emulate his unwavering faith, obedience and dedication. He emphasised the importance of submitting to…
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Nwoko salutes Muslims at Eid-el Kabir, urges sacrifice for nation building
As Muslims prepare for Eid-el Kabir festival commencing on Sunday, Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has called for more devotion to the teachings of the religion and total obedience to the Will of Allah. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, gave the charge in his Eid-el Kabir message to the Muslim faithful on Saturday in Abuja. He urged Nigerians not…
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Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 2,517 personnel, 83 patrol vehicles in FCT
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), FCT Command, has deployed 2,517 officers and men, 83 patrol vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks and bikes for the Eid-El-Kabir special patrol operations in the territory. The Sector Commander, Mr Muta’a Chorrie said this on Friday in Abuja during a news briefing on the 2024 Sallah operations in the FCT. Chorrie said that the celebration…
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Eid-el Kabir: NSCDC deploys 3,168 personnel in Kano
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has deployed 3,168 personnel to ensure hitch-free Eid-el Kabir celebrations in the state. Its Commandant, Mr Mohammed Lawal-Falala, said in a statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Friday in Kano that the personnel would monitor sensitive places to prevent criminal activities…
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Eid-el Kabir: NSCDC mobilises 1,210 personnel in Edo
Edo Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,210 personnel to ensure maximum security during the forthcoming Eid-el Kabir celebrations. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Efosa Ogbebor, in a statement on Friday in Benin, said that NSCDC would provide maximum security at various Eid praying grounds, palaces, monuments and recreational centres across the state during the…
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Tinubu to observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Lagos state on Friday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in Abuja. The statement said the President would observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he would also spend the Sallah holidays. “The President will mark the occasion…
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Eid-El-Kabir: NSCDC deploys 5,112 personnel in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 5,112 personnel to beef up security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) toward Eid-El-Kabir celebration. This is contained in a statement signed by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer in FCT, Mr Babawale Afolabi, on Thursday in Abuja. According to the Afolabi, the NSCDC Commandant in FCT, Dr Olusola Odumosu, has…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Police deploy personnel to worship centres, highways in Osun
Police Command in Osun has deployed personnel to worship centres and highways to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. SP Yemisi Opalola, the command’s Spokesperson, in a statement on Thursday said all area commands and divisions have been directed to provide adequate security in their jurisdiction for the Sallah celebration. Opalola said that as part of efforts to…
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Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC Ogun begins special patrol June 14
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, will commence a special patrol between June 14 and 21 to ensure accident free celebration during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival. Mr Anthony Uga, the Sector Commander of FRSC in Ogun, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ota, Ogun. Uga said the Corps would…
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Sultan declares Sunday Eid-El-Kabir day
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared 7 June as the first day of Dhul Hijjah, which means the Eid-El-Kabir day is Sunday. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sultanate Council, Sambo Junaid, in Sokoto. ”His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with Nigeria’s Muslim Ummah and…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Epe residents lament high cost of livestock
As Nigerians prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the residents of Epe in Lagos State are lamenting the high cost of livestock. Eid el Kabir is a Muslim observance tentatively slated for June 17 in the calendar. It is meant to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. A check by…
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