Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has extended warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha festivities. In a statement by the Fayemi Media Office, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum described the celebration as a period of spiritual reflection, gratitude, and commitment to the values that define the Islamic faith. Fayemi said: ‘I …

Less than 48 hours to Eid-el-Kabir, the prices of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and other perishables have suddenly soared in the aftermath of the collapse of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which left hundreds of trucks conveying food items trapped. Market sources say the price surge is as a result of the failed bridge and the Sallah celebrations, which begin …

As Nigerians gear up for the Eid-El-Kabir celebration, ram traders in the Ibafo, Kara and Agege markets of Ogun and Lagos states on Wednesday lamented low patronage, blaming it on the rising cost and economic downturn. The traders who spoke separately with PUNCH Metro said there was a decline in patronage compared to what was applicable last year because of the …

President Bola Tinubu hosted Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, his brother Adedeji, and Afrobeats star Davido at his Lagos residence ahead of Eid el-Kabir, signaling continued engagement between the Adeleke family and the presidency

Delta State Government has announced a new date for commencement of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), earlier scheduled to begin from 9 June to 13 June for both public and private secondary schools in the state. A Tuesday statement from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Daniel Akiri, on behalf of the …

Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State Rt. Hon Dr Aminu Sani Jaji has purchased three thousand Rams for distribution to people especially supporters of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Zamfara state. In a statement signed by Aliyu Abubakar chairman Jaji Coordinating committee and made available to newsmen. Similarly, the …

The Turkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) has concluded plans to slaughter 6,000 cows across 11 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, for distribution during Sallah. The Nation gathered that the meat will be shared among vulnerable and indigent Muslims in the states such as Bauchi, Oyo, Sokoto, Gombe, Kano, Nasarawa, Plateau, Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Jigawa. The Qurbani …

Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic lunar calendar. According to the announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday by Haramain Sharifain, Dhul Hijjah 1446 will commence on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. The post highlighted key dates for the upcoming Islamic observances: …

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Zone 11 Command comprising of Osun, Ondo and Oyo States on Tuesday said nine deaths were recorded in 13 road accidents which occurred within its jurisdiction during the first three days of the Sallah holiday. The command also said 78 others who sustained varying degrees of injuries in the crashes involving 21 vehicles and 128 …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, visited the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of the Sallah celebration. The spokesperson for the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, made this known in a post alongside a photo of both leaders via her X handle on Monday. Kukoyi said the former president came on the visit to felicitate with the wife …