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 their annual recess on July 20 and were scheduled to reconvene on September 13. A senior National Assembly official stated on Sunday, “The Sallah proper... Read More

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September 29, 2015

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, slaughtered rams among other activities, in an open field suspected to be in Sambisa forest. Watch video:

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September 29, 2015

How Boko Haram supposedly celebrated Sallah (PHOTOS)

Pictures have surfaced, depicting members of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, celebrating Sallah in an open field. A video released by the sect and obtained by Sahara Reporters, shows the insurgents killing a ram for the Sallah feast as well as saying Eid prayers. See photos below:

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October 4, 2014

GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Saturday, 3 September, President Goodluck Jonathan stated that the nefarious activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam. The President said this when a delegation of the Muslim community led by Vice President Namadi Sambo paid him an Eid-Kabir (Sallah) homage at his official residence in... Read More

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August 11, 2014

JTF arrests ‘Master-trainer’ of Boko Haram female suicide bombers (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju The Joint Task Force (JTF) has arrested a man who is alleged to be the ‘master trainer’ of Boko Haram female suicide bombers, alongside 16 females who were reportedly being trained for suicide operations. The suspect, Ibrahim Ibrahim was arrested in Dala Local Government Area of Kano during a raid by... Read More

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October 17, 2013

“I’m deeply saddened” – Bukola Saraki offers condolences to victims of Sallah stampede (READ)

by ‘Jola Sotubo News was received today of a stampede in Kwara State which led to the deaths of some people and caused varying degrees of injury to others during the Sallah festivities. Stampede at PDP Sallah event leaves 10 dead, others injured in Kwara The incident occurred during a yearly Peoples Democratic Party charity... Read More

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October 17, 2013

Stampede at PDP Sallah event leaves 10 dead, others injured in Kwara

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Sallah festivities ended in sadness for some families in Kwara State after a stampede reportedly left at least 10 people dead and others injured. The incident occurred near the residence of former Governor of the state, Dr. Bukola Saraki, during the yearly Sallah ceremony which involved the presentation of gifts. Present... Read More

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October 15, 2013

Photo of the Day: Sallah ram takes the highway to the cooking pot

by ‘Jola Sotubo This ram obviously has no idea what awaits it as it cruises to the end of the road feeling like a boss. Poor ram, at least it got a better ride than most of its peers. Happy Eid Mubarak and cheers to Sallah meat!

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October 11, 2013

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

The Federal Government on Thursday declared Oct. 15 and Oct.16 as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement in Abuja. The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs Fatima Bamidele, urged Nigerians to use... Read More

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September 14, 2013

Opinion: Winning the war against insurgency

by Ola Lookman Therefore, the recent attack on a Mosque in Konduga in Borno State further reveals to Nigerians that the Boko Haram group is never an organisation whose interest is to promote Islam and its adherents, but to consistently visit terror on innocent and hapless citizens. The killing of Momodu Bama, the Deputy to... Read More

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August 8, 2013

Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

by Akan Ido Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has stated that he would not run a corrupt police system. The IGP was reacting to criticisms from several quarters considering the dismissal of a police officer who was caught receiving a bribe in Lagos as too harsh. Abubakar said this today at the State... Read More

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July 30, 2013

Sad news: 3 children die, 8 others injured in stampede over Sallah gift

by Oge Okonkwo Three children were killed and eight people injured, during a stampede which occurred at about 9pm on Sunday, at the residence of the Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aliyu Wamakko, in Sokoto as a large number of people struggled for gifts being distributed by the governor. The incident occurred when a large number of... Read More

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October 24, 2012

Danger ahead: Boko Haram plans to “launch massive attacks” during Sallah – JTF

by Hauwa Gambo The spokesperson of the Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in Borno, Colonel Sagir Musa, has announced that the Boko Haram sect plans to launch an attack during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration starting tomorrow. “Information available to the JTF indicates that the Boko Haram terrorists are planning massive attacks on military and civilian targets... Read More

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October 22, 2012

Season’s greetings! Kano gov’t releases N1.7bn for Sallah rams

by Hauwa Gambo Well, it is an important state occasion. The Kano State Government has released N1.7 billion as ram bonus for civil servants this Eid-el-Kabir. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) confirms the release approved by the governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. According to a statement by the public relations officer of the Ministry of Finance,... Read More

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Sallah: Reps extend resumption date by a week

Watch Boko Haram insurgents celebrate Sallah

How Boko Haram supposedly celebrated Sallah (PHOTOS)

GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

JTF arrests ‘Master-trainer’ of Boko Haram female suicide bombers (READ)

“I’m deeply saddened” – Bukola Saraki offers condolences to victims of Sallah stampede (READ)

Stampede at PDP Sallah event leaves 10 dead, others injured in Kwara

Photo of the Day: Sallah ram takes the highway to the cooking pot

Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares public holidays

Opinion: Winning the war against insurgency

Bribery: We often set our officers up – Police IG speaks on policeman’s dismissal

Sad news: 3 children die, 8 others injured in stampede over Sallah gift

Danger ahead: Boko Haram plans to “launch massive attacks” during Sallah – JTF

Season’s greetings! Kano gov’t releases N1.7bn for Sallah rams

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