Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Lawan Calls for National Rebirth
By Anayo Akwitti Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate the spiritual essence of the season of Eid-el-Kabir into a national rebirth anchored on personal sacrifice, unity, and empathy.Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate […]
Shaibu Urges Unity, Peace As Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond, calling on Nigerians to embrace unity, love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence. In a heartfelt goodwill message released to mark the celebration, Shaibu described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season that reflects […]
Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir in Abuja Amid Joy, Reflection
By Anayo Akwitti Muslim faithful in Abuja and across the world are celebrating Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival that commemorates sacrifice, obedience, and faith. The festival, regarded as one of the holiest celebrations in Islam, marks the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to obey Allah’s command to sacrifice his son […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians Embrace Sacrifice Amid Hardship
By Chinedu Echianu As Muslims across Nigeria join millions around the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, clerics, scholars, and community leaders have called on citizens to embrace the enduring lessons of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and unity embedded in the sacred festival. Popularly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the unwavering obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Abuja Residents Raise Concern Over Security, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across Nigeria, many residents of Abuja are expressing concern over security, road safety, and crowd control during the festive period. With increased movement expected across the Federal Capital Territory, residents say authorities must go beyond routine assurances and strengthen security presence in vulnerable areas to prevent […]
JTF Warns of Possible Eid-el-Kabir Terror Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation HADIN KAI has placed residents of the North-East on high alert over possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant […]
Eid-el-Kabir : Travelers Lament High Fares, Insecurity
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul By 6:30 a.m, Nyanya Motor Park in Abuja was already overflowing with passengers struggling to secure seats to different parts of the country for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Children clung to bags almost their size. Mothers sat on worn benches fanning themselves against the morning heat, while drivers shouted destinations over the noise […]