Sallah Bonus: Osun announces free train ride

As Sallah holiday makers get ready for the 2016 Eid-il-Kabir festival, the Government of Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has announced free train ride for those wishing to travel home.In a statement by the Ministry of Industries, Commerce, Cooperatives and Empowerment, the free train commences conveyance of people coming for the festival from Lagos to Osogbo […]

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Sallah: FG declares Monday, Tuesday, public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th September, 2016 as Public Holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir Celebration.Making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, enjoins all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to support, co-operate and join hands with President Muhammadu […]

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Continue fasting, Wednesday is Eid-el-Fitr -Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, on Monday enjoined Muslims to continue their fast on Tuesday (today), declaring that Eid el-fitr would be observed on Wednesday.This is contained in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali, the Chairman, Religious Affairs Committee, Sultanate Council and made available to newsmen in Sokoto. The statement said […]

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Ahead of Sallah: NSCDC Deploys 40,000 Men

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Abdullahi Muhammadu has directed the deployment of 40,000 personnel across the nation to provide maximum security during the Sallah festivity. Muhammadu revealed this to newsmen during a media pally/breaking of fast at his official residence on Saturday in Abuja. He assured Nigerians that in […]

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