A 47-year-old man, identified as Rayyanu Bala, has been arrested by the police in Abuja for allegedly molesting his neighbour’s young daughter after reportedly luring her with N500 during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The disturbing incident occurred in the Unguwar Shadadi area of Kuje Area Council, within the Federal Capital Territory. According to residents familiar with
As part of efforts to support underprivileged Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has donated 900 bags of 50kg rice and 10 cows to the Abuja National Mosque. The donation, made through the Office of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was distributed to vulnerable members of the Muslim community, including cleaners,
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country as they mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In his goodwill message released on Friday, Archbishop Okoh emphasised the need for Nigerians of all faiths to embrace unity, peace, and mutual respect, especially
The Kano State Police Command has reaffirmed its decision to maintain the ban on all forms of Durbar processions and related activities across the state during the forthcoming 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, citing serious security threats and credible intelligence reports pointing to possible disruptions of public peace. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command stressed
In a strategic move to ensure safety and sanity on Nigerian roads during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rolled out a nationwide special patrol operation. The Corps has mobilised no fewer than 36,000 operatives, comprising Regular Marshals and Special Marshals, alongside a comprehensive fleet of operational assets to manage
In a solemn response to the tragic flood disaster that recently struck Mokwa and its surrounding communities, the Niger State Government has ordered the immediate cancellation of all public Sallah celebrations, including the traditional Hawan Bariki and Durbar processions, across all emirates in the state. The directive comes from His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago,
As Muslim faithful across Lagos prepare to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a public appeal for proper waste handling, urging residents to adopt responsible environmental practices before, during, and after the festivities. In a statement released on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr.
As part of preparations for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Oyo State Government has extended economic relief to its civil and public servants through the distribution of subsidised festive commodities. A total of 2,500 workers benefited from the gesture, which included rams, bags of rice, vegetable oil, and other staple food items. The initiative, which
