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Eid El Kabir: NYCN President Tasks Muslims on COVID-19 Protocols
President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Solomon Adodo, has urged
Muslim faithful in Nigeria to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-kabir festivities obeying all the protocols and guidelines stipulated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
The youth President who gave the charge in his Sallah message to Nigerian muslims as they mark the islamic festival of sacrifice, also tasked them to remain dedicated to promoting the country’s unity and prosperity.
Adodo explained that though the restrictions on the celebration of Eid is an inconvenience to Muslims, it is a sacrifice worth making in order to curb the further spread of the coronavirus which has now passed forty thousand infections.
While urging Muslims in the country to use this occasion to pray for an end to the global pandemic which has crippled economic and social activities in the country and globally, the youth leader expressed confidence in the ability of Allah to heal the world.
“With total submission to the will of the Almighty, we can confront our challenges both as individuals and as a nation. Be assured that Allah will at His time intervene in all areas of our lives in terms of security, economic prosperity and healthy wellbeing of all. As a people who profess Islam, we must therefore not be deterred in our faith in our Creator.
“As we celebrate the feast of sacrifice with worship, it is imperative for us all not to be lost in the web of festivity at a time the globe is threatened by coronavirus. We must bear in mind that our religious books admonish us to be obedient thus observing all the safety protocols given by NCDC”, the statement noted.
Adodo used the occasion to reassure Nigerian youths of the commitment of the NYCN under his leadership to ensure that the Nigerian youths are adequately mobilised for economic and national development.
“Let me use this opportunity to reassure the Nigerian youths that NYCN under my watch will continue to engender youth participation in economic growth and other spheres of development for our dear nation. We have began partnerships with government agencies, embassies, nongovernmental organisations and are confident that in no distance time, our engagements shall begin to yield positive results for our teaming population”, the statement added.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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