Category: Religious
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EID-EL-KABIR: COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES RESUME SLOWLY IN OSOGBO
Commercial activities recorded a slow start in Osogbo on Friday following the Eid-el-Kabir holiday, with many shops and markets still under lock and key. Markets in areas such as Akindeko, Adekunle, Igbona and Ayegbaju witnessed low business activity as several traders reportedly remained out of town for the Sallah celebration. While commercial banks and government…
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EID-EL-KABIR: CDS OLUYEDE URGES UNITY, SALUTES TROOPS’ SACRIFICES
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to embrace unity, sacrifice and patriotism as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message, Oluyede described the festival as a reminder of faith, obedience and selfless service, noting that these values are key to national peace…
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EID-EL-KABIR: MARWA URGES UNITY, COMPASSION AND NATIONAL COHESION
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and renewed hope as the country marks Eid-el-Kabir. In a message in Abuja, Marwa described Eid-el-Kabir as a season that reflects values such as sacrifice, faith and humanity. He noted that these values…
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EID-EL-KABIR: NSCDC DEPLOYS 670 PERSONNEL ACROSS ABIA FOR PEACEFUL CELEBRATION
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, has deployed 670 personnel across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to ensure peace and security. According to the Command, the deployment includes officers from tactical teams, special forces, anti-vandalism units, and the Rapid Response Squad. Personnel have been stationed at Eid prayer…
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EID-EL-KABIR: SENATOR ABIRU CALLS FOR PRAYERS, UNITY AND NATIONAL COHESION
Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to pray for peace, unity, and national progress. In a goodwill message in Lagos, the senator described Eid-el-Kabir as a period that reflects values such as sacrifice, humility, faith, and compassion. He called on Nigerians to remain united despite…
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HIGH TRANSPORT FARES DISRUPT SALLAH TRAVEL PLANS IN ABUJA
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory say rising transport fares are affecting their Sallah travel plans ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Some residents who spoke in Abuja said the increase in fuel prices and the current economic situation have made inter-state travel difficult for many families. While some have cancelled trips entirely, others say…
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LAGOS TRADERS, RESIDENTS LAMENT LOW SALLAH PATRONAGE AMID RISING FOOD PRICES
Traders and residents in Lagos say this year’s Eid-el-Kabir market activity is slower than expected as rising food and livestock prices continue to affect spending. Some traders told NAN that patronage has dropped compared to previous Sallah celebrations, with many customers complaining about limited funds. Food sellers also said prices of tomatoes, rice, pepper and…



