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Holy Week: CAN Kicks Against Illegal Curfew In Ile-Ife—-The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ile-Ife Chapter, has called for religious tolerance, kicking against a curfew imposed by traditional worshipers in Ile-Ife.
The CAN Chairman, Rev. Canon Sam’Leye Onitiju, stated this at a Press Conference at St Paul Anglican Church, Ayegbaju Area, on Wednesday, in Ile-Ife.
Onitiju said that CAN’s attention was drawn to a Press Release by Chief Priest in charge of Obatala traditional worshippers, Obalesu Dada, that people should stay indoors between 2pm and 7pm for the Oro-Owa Ilare festival coming up during the period.
He recalled that on May 15, 2023, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, held a peaceful meeting in his palace with religious leaders and the then Osun State Commissioner of Police.
According to him, the meeting was attended by the Chief Imam of Ifeland, AbdulHammed AbdulSemiu, and himself.
Onitiju indicated that at that meeting, the Ooni emphasised on the need for religion tolerance and also warned against illegal movement restriction of people in broad daylight.
He encouraged all Christians to observe their holy week services in churches across Ifeland without fear of molestation and attack from any individual and/or group of people.
“And we want to inform the Inspector General of Police, Osun State Commissioner of Police and the Area Commander of police to ensure that the peace reigning in Ile-Ife is not disrupted.
“And no one should be molested by anybody or group of people under the disguise of any religious rite.
“As Christians in ifeland, we are very proud of Ooni as an advocate of peace and we are ready to partner with him on this peaceful mission,” he stated, congratulating all Christians in Ife on the holy week and Easter festival.

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BREAKING: The Trump Administration Has Reportedly Halt All Aid to Ukraine

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BREAKING: The Trump Administration Has Reportedly Halt All Aid to Ukraine—-Donald Trump administration press secretary Caroline Leavitt stated that the U.S. will no longer provide military assistance to Ukraine because their priority is peace negotiations.

This decision came after the controversy during Zelensky’s visit.

“We are no longer going to just write blank checks for a war in a very distant country without a real, lasting peace,” Leavitt said.

“It was great that the cameras were rolling because the American people and the whole world got to see what President Trump and his team are dealing with behind closed doors in negotiations with the Ukrainians,” she added.

Earlier, The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration is not ruling out halting all ongoing military aid shipments to Ukraine, worth billions of dollars.

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JUST IN: Moon Sighted As Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan To Begin On March 1

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Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan To Begin On March 1

JUST IN: Moon Sighted As Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan To Begin On March 1—-Saudi Arabia has officially declared that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon.

This announcement signifies the start of a month-long period of fasting and spiritual devotion for over 1.8 billion Muslims across the globe.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, follows a cycle of 12 months in a year that lasts either 354 or 355 days.

Observing the fast from sunrise to sunset is a fundamental pillar of Islam, mandatory for all healthy adult Muslims.

However, exemptions apply to children, the elderly, the sick, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating.

For generations, the beginning of Ramadan, as well as the Islamic festivities of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, has been determined by the sighting of the moon.

In many countries, including Saudi Arabia, work and school schedules are often adjusted during Ramadan to accommodate fasting and religious observances.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has announced all schools in the state would be closed for Ramadan fast.

Thecloudngr reports that State’s Ministry of Education Information Officer, Jalaludeen Maina, confirmed the development on Friday.

Maina said the school closure was in line with the state’s approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session in the state.

Maina disclosed that the closure would start from March 1 to April 5

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