Armed men suspected to be terrorists have killed six people and abducted many others at a village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The gunmen were said to have stormed Tudun Doki village at about 1:30 am on Sallah day. The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Sokoto, Ahmed Rufa’i, confirmed the attack. He said six …

As Muslims nationwide prepare for the upcoming Sallah celebration, there has been an eleventh-hour surge in purchases which came with the lamentations of the high cost of sacrificial animals and essential food items needed for the Sallah celebration. This festive spirit is dampened by concerns over the soaring prices of sacrificial animals and necessary ingredients. Many Muslims across the country …

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed rams to central mosques across Kogi Central. The main central mosques in each of the five local government areas of the senatorial district are identified as beneficiaries of the gesture. The lawmaker felicitated with the Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to promote love, tolerance …

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has ordered the deployment of 5,112 personnel to beef up security in the FCT, before and during the Sallah celebration. He said the deployment would cover all the nooks and crannies of the six area councils as well as the city centre, especially sensitive locations, soft …

As the countdown to Sallah festivities narrows, ram sellers across the country are currently grappling with a disturbing trend of low patronage. Their voices showed frustration and worry as they attributed the slow patronage to a combination of economic challenges, spate of insecurity, and transportation costs for the animals sourced from northern Nigeria. The PUNCH reports that some ram sellers …

Rite Foods Limited, the top food and beverage company in Nigeria, joined Muslims in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, while urging them to always preserve Islamic principles and refresh with its brands, which are known for their high quality. The organisation also exhorted Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world to constantly exhibit qualities that would result in a peaceful and united …

In celebrating this year’s Id el Kabir festivities, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has admonished residents to bag and containerise waste generated appropriately, for a clean environment. In a statement, LAWMA’s Executive Director for Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi assured the public that comprehensive measures had been put in place to ensure a clean and hygienic environment throughout the celebration, …