As Muslims across the world commemorate this yearโs Eid-el-Maulud, the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Thursday called on the Muslim faithful in the state to reflect deeply on the timeless virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
Eid-ul-Mulud, celebrated in the third month of the Islamic calendar (Rabiโ al-Awwal), marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The occasion is observed with prayers, sermons, processions, and charitable deeds.
In Nigeria, it is recognised as a national public holiday, highlighting both the countryโs significant Muslim population and its strong tradition of honouring major Islamic festivals.
The day also provides an opportunity for religious leaders and government officials to emphasise the need for peace and unity, especially as the nation continues to face security and economic challenges.
In a goodwill message signed by Director-General Press Affairs Gombe Government House Ismaila Misilli, to commemorate the occasion, Yahaya emphasised the importance of embodying the noble values of tolerance, humility, modesty and generosity, all of which were exemplified by the life of the Prophet.
He urged Muslims to draw inspiration from the Prophetโs teachings of service to humanity, peaceful co-existence, and exemplary leadership, stressing that such values remain relevant in building a just and harmonious society.
Yahaya also used the occasion to call for continued prayers for the peace, well-being, and prosperity of Gombe State and the country at large.
As Muslims across the world commemorate this yearโs Eid-el-Maulud, the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Thursday called on the Muslim faithful in the state to reflect deeply on the timeless virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
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The Niger State government has banned any form of religious preaching in the state and ordered anyone who wants to preach to obtain a licence.
The Director General of the Niger State Religious Affairs, Umar Farooq, confirmed the ban in a telephone chat on Thursday and said any preacher who wants to preach must obtain a licence.
He disclosed that preachers have between today and the next two months to obtain their licences.
โIt is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and the next two months
โAll they need to do is to visit our office, get, and fill out the form. After which, they will have to face a panel that will screen them before they can start preaching,โ Farooq said.
The Chief Imam of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Bashir Yankuzo, who reacted to the ban, said the government cannot stop preaching.
โMy opinion is that preaching is a command. The government is not paying anyone for doing the job; people are preaching in order to earn the pleasure of God. So, the government cannot dictate who to preach to and who not to preach.
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I The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the final register of voters for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, 8th November 2025.
Following a comprehensive registration and verification process, the total number of registered voters in the state now stands at 2,802,790, INEC said.
This update was contained in a press release issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.
According to Olumekun, the recent voter registration exercise, which took place across the 326 wards in Anambra State from 8th to 20th July 2025, recorded 168,187 new applicants
The commission subsequently displayed the list of new registrants for public scrutiny, in line with Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act 2022.
During this period, citizens were invited to make claims and raise objections regarding the list.
โIn continuation of preparations for the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election, the commission carried out voter registration in the 326 Wards across the State from 8th to 20th July 2025. During that period, 168,187 citizens registered as new voters.
โAt the end of the registration exercise, the commission earmarked a period of one week (26th July to 1st August) to display the list of new registrants in all the Wards for claims and objections by citizens in the spirit of Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act 2022,โ the statement read.
The statement noted that INEC subjected the registration data to the Automated Biometric Identification System, a technology used to detect duplicate and multiple registrations.
โAt the end of the process, 27,817 records were found to be double or multiple registrations and removed from the list,โ the commission stated.
Following the cleanup, the total number of valid new registrants stood at 140,370. In addition, 5,983 applications for transfers into the state were approved, bringing the total number of newly added voters to 146,353.Related News
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Before this exercise, Anambra State had 2,656,437 registered voters. With the additions, the stateโs voter roll has increased to 2,802,790.
โConsequently, the figure for new registrants now stands at 140,370, while valid applications for transfer into the State are 5,983, making a total of 146,353 new voters.
โBefore the recent voter registration, Anambra State had 2,656,437 registered voters. With the new registrants, the votersโ roll for the State now stands at 2,802,790,โ Olumekun said.
The commission also released data on voter distribution across the stateโs local government areas.
โThe distribution of the new figures by Local Government Area shows that Idemili North, with 246,318 (8.79 percent) has the highest number of voters, followed by Awka South with 216,611 (7.73 percent) and Ogbaru with 188,016 (6.71 percent). On the other hand, Dunokofia and Anambra West have 83,580 (2.98 per cent) and 71,332 (2.55 per cent) registered voters, respectively.
โThe distribution of new voters by Local Government Area is uploaded to our website and other official platforms for public information,โ the commission confirmed.
INEC also reassured voters in the state that their Permanent Votersโ Cards, including those who applied for transfer or replacement of lost or damaged cards, would be available in due time.
โWe wish to assure new voters in Anambra State, as well as those who applied for transfer or replacement of their lost or damaged Permanent Voters Cards, that their cards will be ready for collection well ahead of the governorship election holding in the next 63 days on Saturday, 8th November 2025,โ Olumekun stated.
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The Federal Government has said more mining licences will be revoked as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the solid minerals sector and protect investors from fraudsters.
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.The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has called on Nigerian youths to take advantage of initiatives rolled out by the administration to empower them.
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