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Sallah: FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays for celebrations
To mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Federal Government has declared Monday, 11 and Tuesday, July 12, 2022, as public holidays. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this in…
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BetWinner channels the spirit of Sallah in a multi-event CSR program
There is a new truth to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects that many companies are bound to miss at first and in so doing, stumble. That truth is that CSR,…
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Multiple blasts in Maiduguri, attack on Governor’s convoy; do we still need to be patient with the Service Chiefs?
Nigeria is no stranger to attacks or explosions on special days, especially during significant religious celebrations. Maiduguri, the Borno capital appears to be at the center of these attacks in…
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Eid celebrations are around the corner, how can Northern states celebrate safely?
Today, the government of Jigawa state announced it was relaxing its strict lock down and reinstating movement privileges for Keke napeps, one of the major modes of public transportation in…
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Should President Buhari not have visited Benue state already?
by Alexander Onukwue The senior special assistant to President Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu, released a statement on the thoughts of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on the floods currently wreaking havoc…
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“You just heard? WTF is wrong with you people! | Nigerians lash out at President Buhari over Benue floods
Four days ago, Makurdi, Benue became the latest casualty of flooding around the globe, as heavy rains lasting over four hours ensured that over 2000 houses were submerged in the…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Here’s how the Lagos state government is preparing for the Sallah celebrations
In preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations coming up at the end of the month, the Lagos state government will begin sales and distribution of its locally produced LAKE Rice. Beginning…
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‘Boko Haram releases video of Sallah celebration’ (WATCH)
A new video of terrorist group, Boko Haram purportedly celebrating sallah had emerged online. In the video released by SaharaReporters, the insurgents could be seen observing the Eid prayers. The…
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[The Presidential Blog] Looks like Professor Osinbajo has a new style (PHOTOS)
It's not that we are not here for the switch up. We are! It's just that for an Acting President who we have become accustomed to seeing in darker tones,…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Abuja religious leaders, others, to pay homage to Osinbajo
Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials will reportedly visit Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to pay homage to him. This is on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The…
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TBoss and Kemen make-up, Saraki in Mecca, the 5-months-pregnant runner | See our top 10 photos from last week
From the latest competition to the consultative week that Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo had and the Queen's (alleged) cheeky hint at her stance on Brexit, see our top 10 photos…
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Bomber planning to attack mosque in Mecca blows self
Saudi security forces on Friday offset a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, reportedly cornering the would-be attacker in an apartment, where he blew himself up, the Interior…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Ramadan has ended, Sunday is Sallah – Sultan
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared the end of the 2017 Ramadan Fast…
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Eid-El-Fitri: DSS uncovers terrorists’ plan to attack strategic areas
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it had exposed a plan by suspected terrorists to stage series of coordinated attacks using explosives in different cities across the country during…
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Maiduguri more secure than Lagos and Abuja – Gov. Shettima
Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima says Maiduguri, the Borno state capital is more secure than Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital, and Abuja, the seat of political power. Shettima made the disclosure on…
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Opinion: Boko Haram’s new video shows the end of the sect
by Usama Dandare A video footage allegedly from Boko Haram fighters was uploaded on YouTube ere yesterday in which suspected Boko Haram terrorists threatened fire and brimstone against the Nigerian…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Buruji Kashamu is the messiah of Ogun East district
Fellow Nigerians, What comes to mind when you see a crowd this large in Nigeria? A religious convention? Voters at an election ground? Packs of Dangote salt and Senator Buruji…
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Jonathan visits Babangida, Abdulsalami in Minna (PHOTOS)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to former Head of states, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar in Minna. Jonathan on his official Twitter…
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Opinion: It’s another Sallah-bration! Here’s what you should know about the holiday
by Tolulope Olaifa Eid-Al-Kabir or Eid-Al-Adha is a celebration that usually takes place two months and ten days after Eid-Al-Fitri. Nigerians are always looking forward to this particular celebration because this…
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Air Force troops in Yola, Adamawa celebrate sallah (PHOTOS)
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Monday celebrated the sallah with troops of the Nigerian Air Force fighting Boko Haram terrorists group in Yola and Adamawa States.…
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Mob beats man for attempting to steal Sallah ram
A mob beat up a 42-year-old man, identified simply as Ishaku, on Monday for attempting to steal a ram, according to Daily Trust. The incident which occurred at Unguwar Tumbu, Madalla,…
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5 killed, 15 injured in Sallah day accident
At least five persons confirmed dead on Monday in an accident along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, according to The Nation. 15 other persons were injured in the accident that occurred at about 4pm, at…
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The Sultan of Sokoto has this to say about armed herdsmen…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the herdsmen causing trouble with farmers across the country are not Nigerians but are foreign terrorists. The monarch said this in…
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Eid Mubarak: 10 hilarious memes from the web
Today is Sallah and a lot of people around the world have chosen the most hilarious ways to wish everyone Eid Mubarak. Here are our top picks: And…
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‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to quit the constant blame game, but should rather work assiduously to make the lives of Nigerians better. The PDP…
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In Sallah message, Buhari blames past administrations for economic woes (READ)
President Muhammadu Buhari has yet again heaped the blame of the nation's economic woes on past administrations. In his Sallah message issued on Sunday, Buhari said "the present recession is as…
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Recession will soon be over – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to have faith in the country as the current economic recession will soon give way to economic prosperity. The APC chieftain said many…
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Man without hands loses life after falling from a moving train
An armless man died on the spot in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital on Saturday when he fell from a moving train. The tragic incident occurred at about 9:10am around Post…
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Sallah: Reps extend resumption date by a week
The House of Representatives has postponed its resumption from annual recess due to the forthcoming Eid El-Kabir celebrations, The Punch reports. The members of the green chamber of the legislature proceeded on…
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Watch Boko Haram insurgents celebrate Sallah
A video has been released by Boko Haram, where several insurgents and their families, were celebrating Sallah. Both young and old were depicted in the video, as they offered Eid prayers,…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy