From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has issued a quit notice to illegal occupants of land belonging to the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), vowing to recover every inch of the encroached property as part of ongoing enforcement efforts. The government stated its position following an appeal from the university management over the escalating encroachment on its land. The renewed enforcement action followed a fresh inspection of the affected areas led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, alongside security officials from the Office of the State…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has distributed financial assistance to 150 persons with special needs across Katsina Zone as part of efforts to support vulnerable groups ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Special Adviser to the Governor on People with Special Needs, retired Lieutenant Hudu Usman, disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony of the distribution exercise held at the conference hall of Katsina Teachers College (KTC) in Katsina metropolis. He explained that each beneficiary received N10,000 under an intervention initiated by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda to cushion the economic hardship faced by vulnerable persons, particularly…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Barakallahu Community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State successfully observed this year’s Eid-el-Kabir prayers in a peaceful atmosphere, as Muslims in the area joined their counterparts across the country to celebrate the festival. Delivering his sermon shortly after the prayers, the Chief Imam of Barakallahu, Mallam Muhammad Amin, urged Muslims to remain steadfast in prayers and continue seeking Allah’s divine intervention to end banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges confronting the nation. The Chief Imam also called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, tolerance, and mutual understanding, stressing that only through collective efforts…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Managing Director of Kano Road Traffic Agency, Hon. Faisal Mahmud Kabir, has congratulated Abba Kabir Yusuf on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, the Managing Director extended the Sallah greetings to the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo; Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Jibrin Ismail Falgore; members of the State Assembly; and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The message also conveyed goodwill to the Emirs of Gaya, Rano, and Karaye, members of the State Executive…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim, Gusau The Governor of Dauda Lawal has called on the people of Zamfara State and Nigerians in general to intensify prayers for lasting peace and security in the country. Governor Lawal made the call in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday while felicitating with Muslims on the occasion of the 2026 Eid el-Adha celebration. Eid el-Adha, celebrated annually by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, commemorates the obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) to Allah (SWT) through sacrifice. In his message, the governor expressed gratitude to Allah for witnessing the historic airlift of pilgrims from…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong, has rejoiced with his constituents, the people of Plateau State, and Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Senator Lalong described the festival as a period of reflection, sacrifice, obedience to God, and love for one another. He urged the Muslim Ummah to continue upholding the virtues of peace, tolerance, unity, and compassion, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. He appreciated the people of Plateau South Senatorial District and Plateau State for their continued support, prayers, and goodwill…
By Ado Salisu As Nigeria joins millions of Muslims across the world in celebrating this year’s Eid el-Kabir, the National President of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion. In a goodwill message he personally signed, Gawuna, who is the immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, urged Muslims to see the celebration as a period of sober reflection and to remember the poor and vulnerable in society. He also advised Muslims to continue living peacefully with their neighbours and to use the occasion to pray for peace, security,…
Christiana Gyang, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to intensifying efforts to combat school dropout, bullying, child labour, child trafficking, and all forms of abuse that threaten the future, dignity, and wellbeing of children in the state. In his message to mark the 2026 Children’s Day, which coincided with Eid-el-Kabir, the Governor said the Child Rights Act as domesticated in Plateau State remains a critical legal and moral framework for safeguarding the rights, welfare, dignity, and protection of every child. Governor Mutfwang described children as the greatest treasure of any society and the…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has joined numerous well-wishers and associates in extending heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah in the state, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a goodwill message, Governor Mutfwang described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season that symbolizes faith, sacrifice, obedience, and complete submission to the will of Almighty God, as demonstrated in the teachings and values of Islam. The Governor noted that the enduring lessons of Eid-el-Kabir remain highly relevant in promoting peace, tolerance, compassion, selflessness, and harmonious coexistence among people…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 10 Command Headquarters, Sokoto, has assured residents of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States of adequate security arrangements before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has directed Commissioners of Police within the zone to deploy intensive operational strategies aimed at safeguarding residents, worship centres, and public spaces during the festive period, according to a statement issued by the Zone Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). AIG Grimah reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring a…