Tag: #Sallah2026
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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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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…
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IBEJU-LEKKI LG OFFERS FREE EID-EL-KABIR BUS RIDES FOR RESIDENTS
Residents of Ibeju-Lekki heading home for Eid-el-Kabir will get free transportation support from the local government this week. The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Abdullahi Sesan-Olowa, said the council will provide free bus rides from CMS Bus Stop and Ikorodu Garage to Ibeju-Lekki beginning from Tuesday, May 26. According to the council, the initiative is aimed…
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OSUN POLLS: APC CANDIDATE PROMISES JOBS, GROWTH AS HE GREETS MUSLIMS
Ahead of the Osun governorship race, the APC flagbearer is linking Ramadan values to his promise of jobs, youth empowerment, and economic growth. The APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, while reaffirming his commitment to job creation and economic development. In his Eid-el-Fitr message,…
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RAMADAN LESSONS MUST CONTINUE: GROUP URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITISE WELFARE
A political group says Eid shouldn’t end the spirit of sacrifice—leaders must now turn compassion into real action. The Seyi Makinde Disciples has called on leaders and citizens to sustain the values of Ramadan by prioritising the welfare of tPosthe less privileged. Speaking in an Eid-el-Fitr message, the group’s convener, Laja Adeoye, described Ramadan as…
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EID-EL-FITR: CAN CALLS FOR UNITY, ‘NATIONAL RESET’ AMID CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Christian body says Eid should spark more than celebration—it’s time for a collective reset toward unity and progress. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Fitr season as a turning point for national unity and renewal in the face of economic and security challenges. In a message by its…
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EID MESSAGE: UMAHI CALLS FOR UNITY, PUSH FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS
Nigeria’s Works Minister says Eid is more than celebration—it’s a moment to unite and refocus on building a better country. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity and recommit to national development as Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr. In his goodwill message, Umahi described the season as a time for reflection, gratitude,…


