Month: May 2020

EID-IL-FITR : Islamic Welfare Foundation congratulate Muslims

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All thanks and adorations are due to almighty Allah the Lord of the day of resurrection and judgement. May the blessings and favours of Allah be upon all Muslims as we celebrate Eid-il-Fitr which means “festival of breaking the fast” and marks the end of the month of Ramadan.   Eid-il-Fitr is one of the most important festival of Muslims in the Islamic calendar. The significance of Eid-il-Fitr is purely spiritual. This day does not mark any historical event but its existence gives Muslims an occasion to offer thanks to…

On the occasion of the blessed Eid -Fitr!

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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته We pray to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to accept our good deeds، forgive us our shortcomings and make these days of Eid, days of happiness and good tidings، and protect us from all kind of trial e.g Coronavirus and other calamities faced by our generation. The days of Eid as said by our Model Prophet Muhammad (Sala Allahu alaihi wa Sallam )، are days of eating, drinking and worshiping of Allah Suhanahu Wa Ta’la. So, regardless to all what is happening around us now ,we…

TRIBUNAL VICTORY : ‘I’II continue to work for the good of Kogi people – Gov Yahaya Bello

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has said the judgment of the Election Tribunal upholding his election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) earlier today was a re-affirmation of his landmark victory on the 16th of November, 2019. He said the landmark judgment affirming his landmark victory was a validation of the people’s mandate and an added impetus to his drive to do more for the good people of Kogi State. The governor lauded the tribunal for being upright and just and thanked the entire citizens of the state for support…

Senate President congratulates Nigerians on Eid-el-Fitr celebration

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The Senate President,Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has felicitated with all Nigerians and in particular the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr which marked the breaking of fast and the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. Lawan in Eid-el-Fitr message he personally signed,congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period despite the formidable challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic which stood between them and total observance of key rituals of the period. “Even as the holy month has ended, I enjoin us to continue to…

47 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATION

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The National Youth Service Corps was established by Decree 24 of 22nd May, 1973 as a child of necessity. Twenty years after, the decree was repealed by Decree 51 of 16th June, 1993 which is now quoted as NYSC Act CAP N84, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. Prior to the establishment of the Scheme, the Nation was bedevilled by ethic mistrusts which resulted in a thirty – month civil war that left in its wake millions of casualties on both sides of the conflict. It was on cessation of…

Senate President commiserates with Senator Kabiru Gaya over wife’s death

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his condolences to His Excellency, Senator Kabiru Gaya, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Halima Gaya. Lawan commiserated with the people and government of Kano State over the tragic loss of a pillar behind their former governor. “I express my heartfelt condolences to the Gaya family and share their grief over the death of a beloved wife and loving mother. “May Almighty Allah console the entire family, give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and accept the soul of…

Eid-el-Fitr: Makinde felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers for state, Nigeria

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The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting. He expressed gratitude to Muslims and residents of the state for remained steadfast despite the situation imposed on the state by the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor equally rallied them to use the auspicious occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr to make supplications for themselves, the state and Nigeria. Makinde in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa,said that it was regrettable that Muslims in the…

EID EL-FITR CELEBRATION: IGP felicitates with Nigerians …..says Mass Socio-Religious Gatherings Remain Prohibited ….assures adequate security

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu,has congratulated Nigerians as the Muslim Ummah in the country celebrate this year’s Eid el-Fitr. The IGP noted that the successful conclusion of the Ramadan, a period of self-denial geared towards attaining wholesomeness, reinforces his belief that with the citizens’ collective perseverance and voluntary compliance with the prevention regulations emplaced by Governments at all levels, the nation will surely overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.   Meanwhile, the IGP has assured the nation of adequate security during and after the Eid el-Fitr celebrations, noting that proactive…

I Will Make You Herders of Men By Ifedayo Babalola

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‘They must be stopped! This cannot be!’ Shorty’s bearded face is a mix of fear and rage. ‘We must stop them!’ ‘Stop who? Stop what? ‘Lanky queries, wincing underneath the heavy decibels pumping from the earpiece. ‘Haven’t you heard? Well, it is privileged information still. The Group revealed to me this morning…’ ‘My friend, calm down and talk sense. The Group, secret information, revelation….. ‘ ‘You listen to me. The diplomat prince may soon be picked as the new COS to The President! That is absolutely, utterly unallowable!‘ ‘Who exactly?…

RAMADAN AND EID-IL-FITR CELEBRATION: Gov Sani Bello congratulates Muslim Ummah

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Niger state Governor and Chairman North Central Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the 1441AH Ramadan Fast as they observe Eid-il-Fitr. Governor Sani Bello expressed optimism that the difficulties experienced following the outbreak of Coronavirus will soon be history. He said the Muslim faithful have gone through one of the most rigorous Islamic obligations of one month fast and prayers as well as other forms of worship and urged all believers to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period through…