Tag: Eid-el-Fitri
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Babatunde editing – Low turnout of workers in Osun after Eid-el-Fitri
There was a low turnout of workers in Osogbo, Osun, on Friday after the Wednesday and Thursday public holiday declared by the Federal Government. Our corresponmdent reports that the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan fast. Our correspondent observed that although commercial activities have resumed, the turnout of workers in the state government…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Northern governors urge prayers, peace
The Northern Governors Forum has called for more prayers for the unity, peace and progress of the nation, as Muslim faithful mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. The Chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau, Mr Simon Lalong, made the appeal in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham on…
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Eid-el-Fitri: Police task religious leaders on peaceful celebration
Zone 10 of the police, comprising Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, has called on religious leaders to monitor the activities of their wards to ensure peace during and beyond the Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Zone 10, Ali Janga, made the call in a statement by the Zone’s Public Relations Officer,…