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Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos State Gov, Sanwo-Olu Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Ibrahim
As Nigerians join Muslim faithful around the world to celebrate Sallah, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated Nigerians, Muslims particularly, urging them to emulate the sacrifices made by Prophet Ibrahim.
He also encouraged the Muslim faithful to work with other religious faiths for the peace, unity, and progress of Nigeria.
In his Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday and signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu congratulated Muslims in Lagos and advised them to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence.
The governor also advised the Muslim faithful to draw lessons from the prophet’s examples by eschewing tendencies that could affect the unity and stability of the nation.
Speaking on the significance of Eid al-Adha, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the celebration became a symbolic event in the history of mankind, given the numerous rewards that followed the patience and perseverance of Prophet Ibrahim, who held on tenaciously to his faith in God despite being afflicted.
The governor said, “On behalf of my family and the government of Lagos State, I join millions of people around the world, to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in the state and Nigeria a happy Eid-el-Kabir, which comes with significant lessons for mankind.
“Eid al-Adha has become a symbolic event in human history, following the events that led to the sacrifice by Prophet Ibrahim, who held tenaciously to his faith in God despite his unpleasant circumstances at the time.
“This symbolic Islamic festival is a reminder to us that there will always be great rewards when we have abiding faith and patience in trying periods; persistence in prayers, and tenacity in our belief.
“It also reminds us of the sacrifice we are expected to make not only for spiritual fulfilment but also for the progress of mankind and the development of our society.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir today, I urge Lagosians and Nigerians to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful coexistence.
“I want to implore all Lagos residents to support our administration in our quest to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance to the people through the THEMES+ agenda for Greater Lagos.
“I also appeal to all Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s efforts in building a nation that will work for all. We must all work for the progress, growth, and development of our dear state and country, Nigeria.”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh round of strategic appointments, naming Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominating seven new Federal Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC).
In a statement by the Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Senator Ida, a former lawmaker who represented Katsina Central in the Senate, holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Ibadan and a Law degree from the University of Abuja.
His career spans roles as Commissioner of Finance in Katsina State and Permanent Secretary in the Federal Civil Service.
According to the statement, the NPC nominees include Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi for Ekiti, Nasiru Mu’azu for Zamfara, and Usman Abubakar Tuggar for Bauchi State.
Also nominated are Dr Isiaka Alada Yahaya representing Kwara, Professor Sadiq Isah Radda for Katsina, Suleiman Umar for Jigawa, and Honourable Chiso Abdullahi Dattijo for Sokoto State.
Their appointments are subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.In a related development, President Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Bala Mohammed Bello as Special Adviser on Political Economy. Bello, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, previously served as Executive Director at the Nigerian Export-Import Bank.
Meanwhile, Dr Yusuf Mohammed from Kano State has been appointed Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo.
The President expressed confidence that all appointees will effectively deliver on their mandates and contribute to improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
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Just in: Tuggar resigns as Foreign Minister
Tuggar submitted his resignation letter to the President in preparation to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue the Bauchi State governorship in the 2027 elections.
The Ministry confirmed the resignation on Monday through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
Tuggar submitted his resignation letter to the President in preparation to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.
Tuggar’s resignation comes following a presidential directive issued earlier in March.
The order, communicated through the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, required all political appointees seeking elective positions to resign by March 31, 2026.
The directive applies to ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, and heads of federal agencies.
The Federal High Court Lagos Division is set to fully transition to a digital era, as it mandates electronic filing for all new cases starting from April 27, 2026.
In a major push towards modernizing justice delivery, the court announced that manual filing of new cases will cease on April 24, 2026. From April 27 onwards, legal practitioners will be required to file all fresh matters exclusively through the court’s new e-filing platform.
Existing cases filed before the transition date will continue to be processed under the traditional manual system until final judgment is delivered, ensuring no disruption to ongoing litigation.
According to a statement from the court, any understatement of claims or misrepresentation of documents submitted via the platform will attract a penalty of ₦10,000 per filing, in addition to the payment of any outstanding fees.
To gain access to the e-filing system, lawyers must first obtain a Legal Mail account. Law firms are also required to upload their Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration documents when creating their digital profiles.
Oath-related documents will be handled through the dedicated e-Affidavit portal. However, deponents will still be required to physically appear before a Commissioner for Oaths to complete the process.
This initiative forms part of the Federal High Court’s broader digital transformation drive aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in the justice system.
Legal practitioners are advised to familiarize themselves with the platform ahead of the deadline to avoid any hitches in filing new matters.
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