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Eid-el-Kabir: Gov Makinde hosts Muslim leaders
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday received Muslim leaders in the state at his residence. The Muslim leaders, who were on a courtesy visit, extended their Eid-el-Kabir greetings to the governor after observing Eid prayers. Makinde, who received them with great delight, appreciated the Muslim community in the state for their continuous support, prayers, and…
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Owu monarch celebrates Eid al-Adha with Muslim community, calls for unity
His Royal Majesty, Oba Professor Saka Adelola Matemilola, the Oluyalo Otileta VI, has joined the Muslim community in Owu Kingdom to celebrate the 2025 Eid al-Adha, a day marked by faith, reflection, sacrifice, and gratitude. In his goodwill message, the revered monarch extended warm wishes to all sons and daughters of Owu, praying that the enduring values of faith, love,…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Southwest leader urges Tinubu, governors to fulfill electoral promises
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Asiwaju Musulumi of Southwest, Edo, and Delta States, Chief Khamis Tunde Badmus, has called on President Bola Tinubu and governors across the Southwest to strive to fulfill their electoral promises. Badmus, who spoke with journalists shortly after observing the two-rakat prayer at the Osogbo Central Eid prayer ground, emphasized that striving to deliver on promises…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Adeleke, Oyetola felicitate Muslims, emphasize sacrifice, unity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As Muslims across the globe mark Eid-el-Kabir, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have extended warm greetings to the faithful, urging reflection on the values of sacrifice, unity, and devotion to the common good. Governor Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, recognised…
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Eid: Gov. AbdulRazaq tasks Muslims on faithfulness to God, fatherland
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended warm congratulations to the people of the state, especially the Muslim community, on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha, which begins on Friday, Dhul-Hijjah 10, 1446 A.H. He specifically sent hearty felicitations to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the…
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Ogun governor felicitates muslims, urges reflection on values of sacrifice, love
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his warmest greetings to the Muslim community in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Adha, a significant occasion that embodies the spirit of sacrifice and devotion. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon Kayode Akinmade, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of the…
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Bodija explosion: Victims receive relief funds
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government on Thursday began the disbursement of ₦4.8 billion to victims of the Bodija explosion. President of the Bodija Estate Residents’ Association (BERA), Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, confirmed this during a press conference in Ibadan, organised by the association in collaboration with the Dejo Oyelese Vigilante Group (DOVG) and the wider Bodija community. Bamgbose, while…
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Aiyedatiwa promises to complete inherited infrastructural projects
… inaugurates Oda Road The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his commitment to complete all inherited infrastructure projects across the state, declaring that neither the popular Ijoka Road nor the Onyearugbulem/Shagari Flyover in Akure will be abandoned. Aiyedatiwa made this known while commissioning the newly completed Oda Road in Akure South Local Government Area, describing the…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Gov Makinde greets Muslims
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In his goodwill message, Governor Makinde urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for the state and the country, noting the various challenges being faced. “I want to congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters in Oyo State…
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Ekiti Assembly backs Governor Oyebanji for second term at special plenary session
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, alongside fellow lawmakers and a large crowd of constituents, has endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office. The endorsement came during a Special Plenary Session held at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti to mark the second anniversary of the 7th Assembly. The session, themed…
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