Millions of Muslim faithful around the world observed the two-raka’at prayer in Eid grounds in towns and villages, signifying the end of the 30 days Ramadan fasting.
Our correspondents report that despite enormous challenges, Muslims in Nigeria were not left behind in the Sallah celebrations as they exchanged visitations, shared food and other gift items and also prayed for peace and harmony.
We need more understanding – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari while speaking to reporters at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer appealed for more understanding.
“I expect Nigerians to be more understanding on the issues involved, looking at the time and available resources. For example, when we came in, in the North East, ask people in Adamawa and Borno states and the South South in terms of security. Without security, you can’t do anything. Our big surprise and disappointment is what is happening in the North West and we are dealing with it,” he said.
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Gombe State Government has declared that it will not go ahead with the announcement of new Mai Tangale unless the protesters clear off the road and allow peace in the area.
The State Government through a press statement by the SSG, Professor Ibrahim Njodi Abubakar stated that “Until normalcy is restored in Tangale Chiefdom, it will be difficult for Government to make any pronouncement on the issue.”
The terse statement issued to journalists late Wednesday evening contained that, “Following the development taking place in parts of Billiri Local Government Area, the Gombe State Government wishes to categorically state that it has not pronounced a New Mai Tangle because the process has not been concluded.
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In this last segment of a two-part report, ADETOLA BADEMOSI relates the health risks associated with the oil spill on farms and water bodies in Ekorinim community in Calabar, Cross River State.
To further verify claims of water contamination in the community, test analysis was conducted on two water sources – borehole and river. Borehole samples were taken from a tap in one of the houses located around Amphibious Training School while water was also taken from the Ekorinim River within the community.
Both water samples were collected using a glass cup and amber bottles and taken for analysis within three days of collection.
Blackout in Maiduguri as insurgents destroy electricity tower
This is the second time in three months that insurgents will be attacking the power transmission line to Maiduguri, NAN reports.
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Residents of Maiduguri and environs have been thrown into a lingering blackout following the destruction of one of the towers supplying electricity to the city from the national grid.
The tower was reportedly destroyed by militants in the Boko Haram-plagued state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the blackout, which has lasted for one week, has grounded many businesses.
Some residents, who spoke to NAN, not only condemned the action of the insurgents but lamented the continued inability of the authorities concern to restore the power.
Those operating on generators are managing to render skeletal services.
Some residents, who spoke to NAN, not only condemned the action of the insurgents but lamented the continued inability of the authorities concern to restore the power.
“It’s now one week and most people don’t know why there is no electricity in Maiduguri.
“We need to know what caused it and efforts by the power company to address the matter.
“You can’t leave people in darkness without explanation,’’ a resident, Ibrahim Abubakar, said.
Also, a welder, Moses Bala, said the development has grounded his business because he solely depends on electricity from the national grid for his work.