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Abia Muslims celebrate Sallah, prays for peace, economic stability in Nigeria

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1 month ago

June 7, 2025

Muslims in Abia State, Friday, joined their counterparts worldwide to commemorate this year’s Eid al-Kabir celebration with a prayer session held at the Umuahia township Stadium.

The Sallah prayer, which commenced at about nine o’clock in the morning, attracted a large crowd of Muslims, who appeared in their festive attires and in a celebratory mood.

In his Sallah message, the Chief Imam of Umuahia Central Mosque, Alhaji Aminu Lawal, focused on themes of peace, unity, and tolerance. He advised Muslims to let the essence of the spiritual event reflect in all their actions.

The Islamic cleric, who thanked Allah for the grace to witness this year’s Sallah in good health, emphasized the need for Muslims to emulate the sterling qualities of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and demonstrate them in their daily lives.

The Chief Imam called on Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for national peace, stability, and economic revival.

He noted that the present economic and security situation in the nation entailed fervent prayers for peace, unity and love among all tribes in the country and reminded worshippers of the essence of submission to God and the importance of peaceful coexistence.

“We are all brothers,” Lawal declared. “Let us live together in harmony and unite across religious divides.”

He further thanked Governor Alex Otti for carrying Muslims along in the affairs of the state and for sponsoring Muslim Pilgrims to the 2025 Islamic Pilgrimage.

Some of the faithful, including Sanusi Mohammed, Emeka Ibelegbu Mohammed, and Alhaji Abdulkamin Adekunle and Dahiru Alhassan described the event as one of the pillars of Islam. They expressed appreciation to Allah and encouraged everyone to pursue peace, love, and mutual respect at all times.

The Eid prayers culminated in the symbolic slaughter of a ram by the Imam, commemorating Ibrahim’s act of faith and God’s providence in providing a substitute sacrifice.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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7 days ago

June 30, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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1 week ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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1 week ago

June 29, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.