By Oluwayanmife Ayobami
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has announced Wednesday, October 4, 2023, as a public holiday in honour of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
The declaration was made by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Baba Dantiye, in a statement released in Kano.
Governor Yusuf called upon the people to utilize this occasion to contemplate the teachings of the noble Prophet and incorporate them into their daily lives.
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We pray to Allah to see us through
He emphasized the importance of reflecting upon the Prophet’s principles and applying them in their day-to-day affairs.
Furthermore, the commissioner urged the residents of Kano to offer prayers for enduring peace and prosperity in both the state and Nigeria at large.
He expressed optimism that Allah would guide the country through challenging times and grant a bountiful harvest in the forthcoming rainy and dry farming seasons.
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in another story, amidst the aftermath of the recent coup in Niger, Nigerians have taken to the streets in protest, expressing their opposition to the government’s proposed military intervention.
Tinubu, the President of ECOWAS, has recently presented his proposal in the Senate to deploy soldiers to Niger, aiming to reclaim the nation from the military faction that seized control.
Rumors are circulating that Burkina Faso and Mali are considering sending troops to Niger to bolster their defenses against potential threats from Nigeria and ECOWAS.
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