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  • Prayer session for Buhari in Kano

    Thousands of President Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters on Thursday thronged  the Sani Abacha stadium  in Kano to conduct a special prayer session for his safe return from medical vacation in the UK.

    The event with participants  from North West zone was  organized by  Confederation of Nigerian Patriots to register their solidarity for President Buhari.

    The  crowd at the stadium included political support groups, youth organizations, trade unions, students, governmental organizations, women groups and religious leaders assembled at Sani Abacha stadium to observe the prayer session.

    The crowd armed with banners with various inscriptions are expected to embark on a procession from the stadium marching towards majors streets leading to Kano state Government House

    The state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is expected to address the gathering.

     The organizer of  the two million man march, who is a Special Assistant to President Buhari , Alhaji Ibrahim Shaban said that, the special prayer session is aimed to mark the safe return of the President , who he said is now hale and hearty.

     According to him, the session is also to mark  1000 days after the terrorist attack on Kano Central mosque, which led to the death of hundreds of worshipers, during the insurgent attack.

    Prominent religious leaders, who led the prayer sessions are , sheikh Falalu Dan- Almajiri, sheikh Nasiru Muhammad Nasiru.

  • Emir of Daura seeks prayer for Buhari

    The Emir of Daura, Katisna State State, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the unity of Nigeria and the wellbeing of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Umar made the call in Daura in his message to mark Eid-el-Fitr.

    He urged Nigerians to ignore rumours about the president’s ill-health, saying his palace was aware of improvements on his health.

    According to the monarch, his council and the entire emirate decided to stage a two-day horse riding to celebrate the Sallah, following news that President Buhari was doing well.

  • Prayer for Obanikoro’s mum

    THE eighth day fidau will be held for the late Alhaja Wasilat Obanikoro, mother of former Minister of State, Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Sunday.

    Mrs Obanikoro died on Saturday at her Lagos Island home. She was 95.

    She was buried the same day at the Ikoyi Cemetery.

    The prayer will hold at Harbour Point off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Political associates, friends and others have been commiserating with Senator Obanikoro.

    Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement by its publicity secretary, Taofik Gani, said the party shared in the Obanikoro family’s grief, adding : ‘’we commiserate with him (the senator) as a chieftain of our party and we use this period to implore him to increase his dedication to sincere public service’’.

    The Anwar-Ul Islam College Agege Old Students Association ’77/78 Set urged Obanikoro to thank God for surviving his mother.

    In a statement by its President-general, Alhaji Lawal Pedro (SAN), ACAOSA described mama as a true mother who looked out for her children in her lifetime.

  • Nigerian women hold prayer session for President Buhari

    Nigerian women hold prayer session for President Buhari

    Women from all works of life on Wednesday converged in Abuja for a one-day prayer and fasting session for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.
    The women, led by President of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Mrs Gloria Shoda said the prayers had become necessary to ensure the good health of the president.
    “We have been praying as individuals in our closet but this time, we have decided to hold this open prayer for our president.
    “We want him to recover quickly and return to work. The council has decided to make this prayer a monthly routine to ensure that things work well in this country also.
    “Nigeria belongs to all of us and it is our responsibility to always pray for our leaders, most especially our president, irrespective of our political affiliations,’’ she said
    Shoda said that the prayer session was also held to ask God to restore the glory of Nigeria and move the country forward.
    Also speaking, Anna Nosike, the founder Gender Support for Women Emancipation and Empowerment Development told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) the prayer session was to bring down the Hand of God upon Nigeria.(NAN)

  • Kebbi governor seeks prayer for Buhari

    Kebbi governor seeks prayer for Buhari

    Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has urged clerics to offer special prayers for good health for President Muhammadu Buhari.

    He made the call at the launch of an appeal fund ahead of the Muslim Ramadan fast by the Jama’atul Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’ikamatu Sunnah (JIBWIS) in Birnin Kebbi.

    The governor also urged clerics to sustain prayers for peace, unity and economic advancement of the country.

    A statement by the Press Secretary to the governor, Alhaji Mu’azu Dakingari, on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi said the governor donated N5 million, a Coaster Bus and Hilux Van to the group.

    The governor, who also attended the foundation of the Tijjaniya Islamiyya Mosque and school in Jega Local Government Area of the state, reaffirmed his resolve to uplift religious education and pledged financial support to religious groups.

    The leader of the Tijjaniya movement, Khalifah Ahmadu Tijjani, performed the foundation laying for the Mosque and school. (NAN)

  • Emir calls for continued prayer for Buhari

    Emir calls for continued prayer for Buhari

    The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the President, Muhammadu Buhari, for God to give him good health to steer the ship of the country to great heights.

    The Emir made the call on Friday at a special prayer for Buhari at the Central Mosque in Ilorin.

    The Magaji Nda of Ilorin, Alhaji Saliu Woru, represented the traditional ruler at the occasion.

    Gambari said every Nigerian leader, either as the President, Governor, Senator or legislator deserved regular prayers from the people for God to guide him or aright in the herculean task of governance.

    “President Buhari is doing great work to sanitise the country and return it to the path of greatness.

    “Nigeria problems are not caused by this present Federal Government, they have always been there, Buhari just happen to come at the rough time.

    “We need to pray for pray for his health, God’s guidance, protection, wisdom and knowledge to lead the country,” he said.

    Earlier, the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Alhaji Mohammed Bashir, prayed to Allah to continue to give the President good health to be able to lead the country well.

    The Governor of the state, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, was represented at the occasion by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abdulwahab Babatunde, while the Senate President, Dr Bukoal Saraki was represented by Abdullahi Issa, the Director-General, Mandate, a political group in Ilorin. (NAN)

  • NANS declares 3-day prayers for Buhari

    NANS declares 3-day prayers for Buhari

    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared three-day prayers for the quick recovery and early return to Nigeria of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    A statement signed by NANS President Chinonso Obasi and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said that the prayers would start on Wednesday.

    Obasi said that Nigerian students would join other patriotic citizens to intercede on behalf of the President, who has been on extended medical vacation in the UK.

    “As leaders of tomorrow and champions of a better Nigeria, we should not be left out in the national call for prayers for the President, especially now that his presence is needed for the country to navigate its way out of economic recession and political despair.”

    He, therefore, enjoined all students in the tertiary institutions to join their hearts in prayer to God to heal the President.

    He said that the prayers of 40 million Nigerian students would bring quick recovery and rejuvenation to the President.

    “It is our belief also that the early return of Mr President to the country after he must have rested well, will increase the tempo of the anti-corruption battle which is the cornerstone of his mandate.

    “As NANS has elected to take up the challenge of whistle-blowing to assist in the fight against institutional and official corruption, our hearts go out to God in prayer for the captain of the anti-corruption armada, President Muhammadu Buhari.”

    Obasi added that his return would help continue the fight against graft in academic institutions, where “the cancer has eaten deep, threatening the destiny of millions of Nigerian students”.

    He called on Christian and Muslim students to round off the prayers during the Friday Jumat prayers and Sunday services nationwide. (NAN)

  • Sultan to lead prayer for Buhari, Southern Kaduna on Sunday

    Sultan to lead prayer for Buhari, Southern Kaduna on Sunday

    The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Jama’atu Nasirl Islam (JNI), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, will, on Sunday, lead a special prayer session for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and an end to the Southern Kaduna crisis.

    Secretary-General of JNI Khalid Aliyu Abubakar and the Chairman, Kaduna State branch of Council of Imams and Ulama, Sheikh Baban Tune, addressed a news conference yesterday.

    They said: “It is a religious duty for us to work together to seek Allah’s intervention to relive us of these ailing moments.

    “Preparation is on and come Sunday, the prayer will hold in Kaduna. We pray it brings the state out of this quagmire bedeviling the country and may He grant our president good health to come back and continue steering the country’s ship.

    “May Allah relieve the state of this cancer of violent conflicts and bring relive to the Northeast and other parts of the country where we have such skirmishes.”

  • Kano holds prayer session for Buhari

    Kano holds prayer session for Buhari

    The Kano State Government on Wednesday organised a special prayer for quick recovery and safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari to the country.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that among those that attended the prayer session were Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and his Deputy, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, as well as members of the State Executive Council.

    Others were, members of the State House of Assembly, Chairmen of the 44 local governments in the state and members of the Kano Emirate Council.

    Also in attendance were Islamic Scholars, including the Commander-General of the state Hisbah Board, Sheik Aminu Daurawa, Sheik Ahmed Sulaiman, Sheik Muhammad Nasir Adam and the Kano-based business mogul, Sheik Isiyaku Rabi’u.

    NAN reports that various verses from the Holy Qur’an were recited during the prayer session which was conducted at the Africa House, Government House.

    In his remarks, Sheik Aminu Daurawa said the President needed prayers not only for his speedy recovery, but also divine guidance to lead Nigeria to greatness.

    “He needs our encouragement, support and prayers for him to succeed and build a better Nigeria,” Daurawa said.

    The Special Adviser to the Governor on Religious Affairs, Alhaji Ali Baba, said the prayer was organised to invoke Allah’s protection and good health for the President.

    He said the prayer was also offered for the sustenance of peace and unity as well economic growth and prosperity of the country.(NAN).

  • Cleric urges prayer against insecurity

    Worried by the prevailing insecurity in the country, a cleric, Evangelist Osuala Azubuike John, who escaped death from terrorists attack from Maiduguri, Borno State, has urged religious leaders to pray for the country to end the several killings of ministers of God and destruction of lives and property in various parts of the country.

    He narrated his ordeal in the hands of his assailants at a clergies’ prayer meeting held in Lagos.

    Evangelist John, who was narrating his experience in the hands of those who wanted to kill him in Maiduguri, regretted that most Christians such as Deaconess Eunice Elisha who was murdered in Abuja and other victims in other places in the North have been killed.

    Though he stressed that God’s intervention is needed for the situation in the country to abate, the cleric called for peaceful co-existent among Muslims and Christian.

    He said: “The only solution to the issue of insecurity staring us in the face is for the National President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Supo Ayokunle to urge all the churches in Nigeria to pray for God to intervene and end the killings, kidnapping and other societal ills.