Category: Religious
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EID-EL-FITR: ADAMAWA APC ELDERS PREACH UNITY, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, APC elders in Adamawa are calling for unity, tolerance, and peaceful political engagement across the state. The Adamawa Progressives Elders Council, led by Buba Marwa, has urged residents of Adamawa State to embrace peace, unity, and coexistence as they mark Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued in Yola, the group congratulated the…
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EID SECURITY LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY 5,000 PERSONNEL, BOMB SQUADS IN EDO
Massive security is in place in Edo as Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Fitr, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying 5,000 officers and bomb disposal teams across the state. According to police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem, personnel have been stationed at prayer grounds, highways, motor parks, and other crowded areas, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are on…
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EID SECURITY BOOST: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,750 PERSONNEL ACROSS OSUN
Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Osun has rolled out a massive security plan—deploying 1,750 personnel to keep residents safe. According to spokesperson Kehinde Adeleke, the operation—directed by State Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo—covers markets, recreation centres, and other key public spaces to prevent any security breach during the festive period.…
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SAN CALLS FOR UNITED ACTION AGAINST SOCIAL VICES
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yusuf Olaolu Ali, has urged Nigerians to join forces in tackling rising social vices, especially among youths. Speaking at a Ramadan lecture in Ilorin organised by the Knowledge Is Light Islamic Foundation, Ali stressed the need for impactful programmes that can steer young people away from crime and negative influences.…
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NRC BOOSTS TRAIN SERVICES AHEAD OF EID-EL-FITR
Travel plans just got easier! The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is ramping up train services across key routes to handle the festive rush during Eid-el-Fitr. According to Callistus Unyimadu, Lagos–Ibadan commuters will enjoy three special trips on Thursday, while Abuja–Kaduna will run multiple trips from March 20–23 to ease passenger flow. In partnership with the…
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SULTAN DECLARES FRIDAY AS EID-EL-FITR, CALLS FOR PEACE AND UNITY
Muslims across Nigeria will celebrate Eid-el-Fitr this Friday, March 20, as announced by Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). In a broadcast on Wednesday, the Sultan confirmed that the Shawwal crescent was not sighted, making Friday the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH. He…
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SALLAH SECURITY TIGHTENS IN NIGER: POLICE DEPLOY 500 PERSONNEL
Heavy security presence rolls out as authorities move to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state. The Nigeria Police Force has deployed over 500 personnel across Niger State to guarantee a smooth and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, the Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, has ordered intelligence-led policing and raids…
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SALLAH SECURITY TIGHTENS IN NIGER: POLICE DEPLOY 500 PERSONNEL
Heavy security presence rolls out as authorities move to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state. The Nigeria Police Force has deployed over 500 personnel across Niger State to guarantee a smooth and secure Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, the Commissioner of Police, Adamu Elleman, has ordered intelligence-led policing and raids…
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ONDO LOCKDOWN FOR SALLAH: NSCDC DEPLOYS 1,000 PERSONNEL
Massive security rollout as authorities move to ensure peaceful Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations. Ahead of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festivities, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Ondo State has rolled out 1,000 officers across the state to keep celebrations safe and hitch-free. State Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, said the deployment—announced in Akure—covers key hotspots including…
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METHODIST WOMEN PROTEST GBV IN ENUGU, DEMAND PROTECTION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
Church women take to the streets to speak out against rising cases of gender-based violence in the South-East. Women of the Methodist Women Fellowship in Enugu staged a peaceful protest against the growing cases of Gender-Based Violence in the South-East. The women, drawn from the Central Methodist Church Uwani, marched through major streets including Zik…
