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It was reliably learnt on Sunday evening that Buhari, who spent the weekend in his home-town of Daura in Katsina State, returned to Abuja and was at the Villa on Sunday afternoon ostensibly to see for himself the arrangement in place for the evening religious exercise
He however enjoined all Muslims to use the period to build the spirit of tolerance, perseverance and maintain peaceful co-existence and harmony for the agents of change in charge of the state to deliver the real dividends of democracy to the people
Buba-Lamido said the call became imperative in view of the fact that corruption could kill more people than a conventional weapon
Oshiomhole, who attended the Synod in company of his wife, Iara, and several top government functionaries, said: “Every day you read newspapers, watch television, there is no doubt that this is the most difficult period in Nigeria’s history, perhaps since 1999, probably even before then
“True wisdom, as the fruit of self-examination, dialogue and generous encounter between persons, is not acquired by a mere accumulation of data which leads to overload and confusion, a sort of mental pollution,” he wrote
He said: “At a time like this when our state, and indeed our country is passing through dire economic challenges due to the slump in national earnings, national rebirth through good governance, Allah’s intervention in guiding our leaders in rejuvenating the economy and rebirth is crucial.”
It is a period of sober reflection, a period we move closer to Almighty Allah in supplication and prayers and a period prayers are answered by Almighty Allah, so it is not only for Muslims alone who should make positive use of this spiritual period but also Nigerians in general irrespective of their religious belief,” the Speaker said
He stressed the need for Muslims to take proper care of their health also, saying the rules of Ramadan were such that should be adhered to strictly everyday of every man’s life
According to Abubakar, Muslim leaders should intensify efforts to eliminate the influence of extremists in the life of Muslims, calling on political leaders to show extra vigilance to stem the growth of extremism
“As we make collective efforts to bring to a permanent end the menace of the Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin countries, let me use this auspicious occasion to appeal to our misguided brothers to drop their arms, embrace peace and seek a better understanding of Islam during this Holy period and beyond,” Buhari said
While urging that the period of abstinence should also accentuate orderly behaviour and obedience to constituted authority, the Governor said with the fear of God, people will obey all laws
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Sultan announced the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan in a broadcast to the Muslim Ummah in Sokoto on Wednesday night
The pastor, whose name was not available as at press time, was shot dead on Wednesday by yet to be identified persons
“From the far North, Maiduguri’s appearance of first crescent will be between 7.23pm to 7.53pm, with sunrise at 5.57am and sunset at 6.21pm. Kano and Katsina will experience the first crescent at 7.14pm to 7.44pm, and 6.46pm to 7.16pm respectively
The Vatican said the “serious allegations” against him were going to be scrutinised in a “delicate and detailed procedure,” using IT experts, and “if necessary” evidence supplied by judicial authorities in Santo Domingo
Just recently a cult clash believed to be raging between members of the Eiye Confraternity and the Black Axe erupted in Benin City, leaving not less than 20 persons dead