Month: July 2021

Igboho wept like a child when I spoke with him on phone –Lawyer

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Lead counsel for arrested Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has described as inhuman, the treatment his client was being subjected to in the custody of the police in Benin Republic. The counsel, Chief Yomi Alliyu ( SAN), said this while speaking with The PUNCH on Tuesday night.   He said Igboho’s wife, Ropo, a German citizen, who was arrested together with the activist, was also kept in a separate cell by the police in the neighbouring country.   He said, “They chained him in the cell where…

Eid-El-Kabir : Gov Sule calls for continued prayers for Nigeria’s leaders

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The Nasarawa state Governor ,Engr.Abdullahi Sule has called on Nigerians to continue praying for those who are in the helm of affairs in Nigeria , starting with President Muhammadu Buhari, state Governors, all other leaders on various stages and also nation and its people. Engr.Sule stated this while addressing journalists in his home town ,Gudi ,Nasarawa state where he observed the Eid – el- Kabir two rakats prayer with other Muslim faithful. The Governor prayed that ;”the Almighty Allah will continue to protect us, guide us, to bless us and…

EID-EL KABIR: Gov Sani Bello harps on peace,unity among Nigerians

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The Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has harped on peace and unity amongst Nigerians. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this after observing two Rakat eid prayer along with other Muslim faithful at the Minna Eid Ground. He called on Nigerians to pray fervently for peace and especially for the security agencies so that they restore normalcy to the country. According to him, most parts of Nigeria is being bedevilled and remained optimistic that Almighty Allah will bring peace back to the Nation. The governor congratulated Muslim Ummah and Nigerians for…

EEDUL ADHA 1442AH : Abuja Muslim Forum felicitates Muslim Ummah

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The Abuja Muslim Forum (AMF) has felicitated with Muslims all over the world especially within FCT on this joyous occasion of Eedul-Adha. The forum in a sallah message signed by the Ameer,Ustadh Luqman Jamiu Ahmad, described Eid-el-Kabir as a moment of happiness, eating and drinking, exchange of gifts, slaughtering of specified sacrificial animals and a sober reflection on events around the globe as they affect humanity in general and the Muslims in particular. “Assalam alaykum wa rahmatullaah wa barakaatuh. ‘idun Mubarak Taqabbalallāhu minnā wa minkum. “The days of Eedul-Adha extend…

Yahaya Bello commends citizens, security agencies for prevailing peace, security in Kogi

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Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has appreciated the people of the state for their support and cooperation leading to the prevailing peace, unity and security in Kogi state. The Governor also lauded the various security agencies in the state for their sacrifice, courage and commitment in ensuring the state remains peaceful, safe and secure. Governor stated this today after observing prayers alongside other Muslims faithful at his country- home Agassa, Okene Local Government Area of the state. While felicitating with Muslims in the state and others around the world, Governor…

Eid el-kabir: Nasarawa Police assure residents of adequate security

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The Nigeria Police Force, Nasarawa State command has assured residents off the State that all areas have been fortified as Moslims celebrate Eid el-kabir. Nasarawa State Command Public Relation Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel said there was no cause for alarm, as the command has put measures in place for all citizens to enjoy a hitch free Sallah celebration. Nansel said, “We deployed our men across all the nooks and cranies of the State to provide security during this Sallah. “Despite having with States that are having security chalenges, We’ve been…

Eid-El-Fitri: Rep Akande-Sadipe felicitates with Muslims, distributes Cash, Ram, food items

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Member,representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Hon. Tolulope Akande Sadipe. K has described Eid-el-Fitri as a period to reflect on the essence of faith in the Almighty. While felicitating with Muslims across her constituency, and Nigeria at large ,she called for sober reflections and prayers for the country. Akande-Sadipe, who doubled as the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs also distributed cash, cows, rams and rice to Muslim faithful amongst the party Chiefs, community and traditional leaders within her constituency. In her message, she wrote, “On…

EID-EL-KABIR: Oyo 2023 Governorship hopeful, Adeduntan preaches sacrifice ,dialogue, prayers.

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The Osi Basorun of Ibadan Land and a major contender for the Agodi Government House come 2023, Alhaji, Chief, (Dr.)Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has facilitated with all Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of YR 2021 Eid-el-kabir celebration. Alhaji,Chief ,Dr. Adeduntan in a statement made available to news men in Ibadan on Monday through his media office urged all Muslim faithfuls“to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice, charity and love that the feast of Eid-el- Kabir epitomises.”   Adeduntan who was the immediate past commissioner of health and currently in the United…

Eid-Kabir: MMPN urges Govt to tackle worsening security.

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Nigerian leaders have been charged to do more to address the worsening security situation in the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi . Alhaji Fasasi said it is hightime that the Federal government in particular adopted urgent and pragmatic security strategies stressed that it is sad that hardly would a week pass that there would not be incidents of banditry, kidnapping, farmers-herders’ clashes among others whereas such happenings were alien in Nigerian societies.…

Sunday Igboho Arrested in Cotonou

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Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, The PUNCH reported. SaharaReporters also reported that security operatives in Benin Republic nabbed Igboho as he was attempting to escape to Germany. The daily cited a source to have indicated that he was arrested at an airport in Cotonou Monday night. Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after the Department of State Services (DSS) declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, an allegation he has since denied. The report suggested that…