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Eid-al-Adha: Ondo cleric urges Muslims to embrace unity, peace
By Boye Oyeyemi The Grand Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko in Ondo State, Alhaji Abbas Abubakar Muhammad, has urged Muslim faithful to promote unity and avoid actions capable of causing division in the country. Muhammad gave the charge during the Eid-al-Adha sermon held at the Ikare-Akoko Central Eid prayer ground on Wednesday. The Islamic cleric said the festival symbolised obedience, togetherness…
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Makinde assures safe return of abducted Oyo teachers, pupils
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured families of the abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area that the government is working to secure their safe return. Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday during the Eid-Al-Adha celebration at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, where he received Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal and Muslim faithful. He said…
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Abiodun moves to secure Ogun schools against threats
The Ogun State Government has concluded plans to strengthen security around schools across the state as part of measures aimed at protecting students and educational institutions from emerging security threats. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Wednesday at his Iperu residence while hosting the League of Imams and Alfas in celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. The governor said the initiative became necessary…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges improved security for Ondo residents amid rising attacks
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the protection of lives and property across the state during the presentation of the staff of office to the pioneer traditional ruler of Oke-Oro in Akoko North-West Local Government Area. The governor presented the instrument of appointment to Oba Olanrewaju Olawoye Adeyemi as the Owa…
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Eid-al-Adha: Alaafin calls for righteousness to restore peace, stability in Nigeria
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged Nigerians to embrace righteousness and moral discipline as a pathway to achieving lasting peace and stability in the country. The monarch made the call in his Eid-al-Adha message issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, ahead of the Muslim festival celebration. According to Oba…
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Eid-el-Adha: AbdulRazaq, Emir, Saraki, Mustapha pray for peace, unity in Nigeria
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and other prominent leaders on Wednesday joined Muslim faithful at the Ilorin Central Praying Ground for the Eid-el-Adha prayers amid tight security and a peaceful atmosphere. The prayer session attracted top government officials, traditional title holders, political leaders and residents from different parts of…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Adeleke calls for reflection, evaluation of governance in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, calling on citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, compassion and love associated with the celebration. Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described Eid-el-Kabir as a period that highlights…
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Makinde consoles families of abducted Oyo pupils in special message
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed sympathy with families of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, assuring that efforts are ongoing to secure their release. Makinde, in a message marking this year’s Eid-al-Adha and National Children’s Day, said his thoughts were with the affected families who are currently awaiting…
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Arafat Day: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat pray with Lagos pilgrims, urge orderly conduct
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Deputy, Kadiri Hamzat, joined the 1,600 Lagos pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia in a prayer session on the Mount Arafat. The governor and his deputy, who made separate video calls to the pilgrims congratulated them for reaching Mount Arafat and prayed for a rewarding and accepted Hajj.…
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Obasa to Muslims: Let Eid-al-Adha strength our collective responsibility for Nigeria
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Lagos State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Dave Agboola, Obasa described the festival as a season of sacrifice, reflection, and gratitude, urging the faithful to continue to…
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