5 Ways Muslims can Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitri in 2026

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan fasting; and here are major reasons why Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitri is important to Islam. 

Eid-ul-Fitr isn’t to say it celebrates the end of Ramadan though, as it celebrates the accomplishment of an important obligation in Islam. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Therefore, it is a Muslims duty to observe fasting and to complete this blessed month. It is a day to thank almighty Allah SWT for the strength, privilege and opportunity to be able to fulfil this Holy month.

Eid-ul-Fitr follows the final day of fasting in Ramadan and is usually celebrated over three consecutive days. On this day, Muslims unite in the congregation and recite prayers together. Following the all-important recitation of prayers, they celebrate and rejoice with family, loved ones and friends. Traditionally, a feast is prepared and enjoyed together. Visiting family and friends throughout the day is common. Muslims generally greet each other with “Eid Mubarak” on this day, which means “Eid blessings”.

 

Another importance of Eid-ul-Fitr is also to give charity to those in need and remember those who are far less fortunate than we are. Whilst we are out buying new clothes for the celebration of Eid and preparing extravagant meals, it is also important to remember those who don’t have these options readily available to them.

 

Zakat-ul-Fitr is also donated on this day, which is compulsory for even children. It is the responsibility of the head of the household to ensure this is paid accordingly. It is usually given prior to the Eid prayers. The significance of this is to ensure those in need of help are provided for and are given the opportunity to celebrate Eid as well.

 

So, whilst we are preparing ourselves for Eid this year, let's spare a thought for those out there who are not able to see the benefits of Eid. Let’s get together, do something nice for our fellow Muslims, and give them the opportunity to smile and enjoy this Eid with us.

 

You can do this through Muslim Aid’s Eid gift programme, be it is a small gesture or a big gesture; you can ensure somebody else out there has an Eid just as blessed as yours.

 

When is Eid 2023? Due to the Islamic Calendar being a lunar calendar, Eid is generally depicted by the sighting of the moon the night before. There can be a variety of date’s dependant on regional sightings.

In Nigeria and around the World, there are always National public holidays to celebrate Eid.

 

 

 

Eid-al-fitri marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan fasting, and here are four [4] ways Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

1. Perform Eid prayers: Also known as Eid salah, Eid prayers are performed by all Muslims around the World on Eid ul Fitr when the fast is broken. This prayer includes two Rakaat units along with six or twelve additional takbeers. 

The first rakaat has 7 takbeers while the second rakaat has 5 takbeers. The purpose of these prayers is to show gratitude to almighty Allah for blessing Muslims with the holy month of Ramadan and enabling them to do Ibadah during the sacred month. It also allows Muslims to begin the holy day with dutifulness to Allah and show their obedience to Him. Eid prayers are usually performed in congregation with friends, family and other fellow Muslims.

2. Pay zakat al-Fitr and do Charity

Eid ul Fitr is also considered as a day of charity. In addition to showing gratitude to Allah, Muslims pay Zakat al-Fitr, which is an obligatory payment in charity. Many Muslims around the World volunteer at soup kitchens and food banks, handing out food to those in need. Eid ul Fitr also serves as a day of introspection for Muslims when they reflect on their actions and assess whether they have contributed to the well-being of those less fortunate.

3. Enjoy Feasts 

It is forbidden for Muslims to fast on Eid ul Fitr. The festival starts with a light breakfast in the morning that traditionally includes dates and some sweets. Then, during lunch, families and friends gather and enjoy various local delicacies like kahk, kunafa and qatayef. The feast is considered incomplete without a large spread of food, including dishes like haleem, biryani, kebabs, nihari and the traditional dessert called sewayin. After performing their Eid prayers, Muslims get together with their friends, relatives and acquaintances. They often hold massive celebrations at homes, community centers or rented halls.

4. Exchange gifts and greetings: Exchanging gifts, greetings, and wishes is a big part of Eid ul Fitr celebrations. Muslims around the world wear new clothes, distribute sweets and exchange greetings with each other by saying “Eid Mubarak”, meaning “have a blessed Eid”. Elders give children money and gifts, which is called Eidi. Friends, neighbors, colleagues, loved ones and even strangers exchange sweet, treats like dates and cookies. Family members also buy presents for one another. Typically, most presents are given to the families’ youngest members. Also, Muslims decorate their homes and workplaces into colorful settings.

How to Apply For INEC Ad-hoc Staff For 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has rolled out modalities for the recruitment of Electoral Ad-hoc Staffs for the 2027 general elections.

The Apex electoral empire made this disclosure on its official National social media platforms, asking interested Nigerians to go through the processes and apply.

Here’s all the important information needed for the Registration, as shown below:

 

This is to inform the general public that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has activated its Portal for 2023 Ad-hoc Staff recruitment for interested eligible applicants to apply.

Process of Application For INEC Ad-hoc Staff

• The Commission has approved the re-activation of INECPRES both the Mobile App for Android phones only and the web portal (laptops only).
• To apply with your Android phone, u will download the App, while to apply via Web, you can only do that with Laptop via the INEC link.
• To this end, the portal will be opened to eligible applicants for registration of all categories of ad-hoc staff (SPO/PO/APO/RATECHS/RAC Managers), except the Collation officers.
• Link for registration on Web (Works for only Laptop- INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment 
• Applicants will be required to create profile with valid Email and strong password,
• Applicants will upload recent passport photograph,
• Bank details and BVN will be included and verified by INEC on the portal.
• Applicants will be required to upload any of their qualified certificate while students/youth Corp will be required to upload recent I.D Number.
• Applicants must use their valid email address because notification will be sent there. 

The portal is opened already, dated Wednesday the 14th of September and registration ends on the 14th December, 2022.

General Eligibility Criteria for INEC Ad-Hoc Staff & FAQs

For the avoidance of doubt, all categories of election staff must satisfy the following four (4) conditions prescribed by the Electoral Act:

• You must not be a political party member.
• You must not have demonstrated or expressed support for any candidate or party.
• All interested election staff must apply in person.
• Applicants must reside in the STATE selected.
  

What should I have before registering?

Before you register on this portal, please ensure you have the following ready;

• A functional email address.
• A functioning mobile phone number.
• A Personal Bank account number.
• A recent, white background Passport Photograph not larger than 5MB.
• Contact details of two referees such as email address and phone number.
• A valid Staff ID No./StudentID No (as displayed on your ID Card)
• An NYSC Callup Number for former corps members (not earlier than 2018).
• NYSC Callup Number for current corps members, 2022.
• A copy of highest qualification in .pdf format
• A copy of means of identification in .jpg or .jpeg format

Eligibility for INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Election Recruitment: 

Outlined below are the various positions available and their requirements, Please ensure you read the instructions below before you begin your registration.

1. Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO). Requirement:

Must be a Public/Civil Servant on Grade Level 10-14 (Priority is given to qualified staff of NYSC/NOA/NIMC/NPC) OR Registration Area Officers/INEC staff not engaged in other duties (GL 10-14).

2. Registration Area Center (RAC) Manager. Requirement:

Must be a Head of School or a staff (GL 07 and above) of the school/ institution/ public building hosting the RAC.

3. Presiding Officer (PO) / Assistant Presiding Officer (APO) Requirements:

Must be a Serving Corps member OR A penultimate (a year to final year) student of a Federal/State tertiary institution in Nigeria with a knowledge of IT OR A staff of an MDA with an OND qualification OR A former corps member (Not earlier than 2018 batch)

4. Registration Area Technical Support. Requirements:

Applicants for this category must have an IT background. He/She must be a suitable INEC staff (not engaged in any other duties) OR Serving Corps Members in the Commission (where available)

 

How to Apply for INEC Ad-hoc Staff: 

If you are yet to create an account or register on the platform, then follow the steps outlined below:

1. Review the requirements for the available positions.

You are expected to go through the requirements for all available Election staff positions to determine your Eligibility

2. Click on "Register" and follow the instructions.

3. Create your Password

After creating your password, you are automatically logged into the portal and presented with an application form

4. Fill the Application form.

Please NOTE: This form is segmented into three (3) sections; (i) Personal Information, (ii) Contact Information and (iii) Bank Details.

Kindly enter your names as associated with your BVN.

Ensure you fill in your details correctly. You will not be allowed to edit details once the form is submitted.

5. Upload your passport photograph.

You are required to upload a recent plain background passport photograph of size not larger than 5MB

6. Fill in the details of your referees

7. Check the Attestation box: The information provided, will be validated from your institutions/organization/referees

8. Submit the application

9. Print your acknowledgement slip.

This is mandatory as you will need this for the final verification.

All submissions are FINAL. Kindly ensure you review your information thoroughly before you click the submit button.

NOTE: Deployment would be done based on your selected state of residence. If the link is not working, kindly go to the nearest INEC office in your local government to submit your application.

Tragedy: Gunmen Kill 35 In Katsina, Kaduna

No fewer than 18 people were feared killed on Saturday evening in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, when terrorists clashed with local security guards.

This is just as the death toll of Saturday night attack on Ungwan Wakili community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State rose to 17.

Residents of Kankara LGA told Newsmen that search parties were still busy looking for casualties in the communities where the clashes occurred as of Sunday to determine the exact number of those who could have been killed.

The residents gave the list of settlements where the clashes occurred to include Majifa, Gurbi, Danmarke, Gidan-Anchor, Gidan- Saika, Dan-Mangoro and Gidan-Sale.

Also, It was learnt that while five people were killed in Gurbi, 13 people were killed at Majifa, Makera and Gidan Jifau settlements.

A total of 18 other people said to have suffered injuries in the attacks are being treated at the General Hospital, Kankara as of Sunday afternoon.

According to residents, trouble started on Saturday during a wedding attended by terrorists at Majifa.

Tragedy: Kano Monarch, Dahiru Abba, Shot Dead

The head of Maigari village in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State, Dahiru Abba, has been shot dead.

His son, who is the Chairman of Rimin Gado Local Government, Barrister Munir Dahiru Maigari, confirmed the incident to Daily News today.

Maigari said, “It happened around 2am. They came and did what they did. We are now preparing for his burial.

“We cannot say anything regarding the cause of what happened for now, but he is dead and we pray for God’s mercy on his soul.”

He added that the gunmen broke into the monarch’s residence and assaulted him before opening fire. 

Terrorists Invade Kaduna Community On Christmas Day, Kill Resident, Abduct 45

Terrorists have reportedly killed one person and abducted 45 people in Angwan Aku community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

It was gathered that the attack took place on Sunday morning - Christmas Day, when residents of the community were preparing to go to church to celebrate Christmas.

The terrorists stormed the village in large numbers on motorcycles and were all well-armed.

A resident in the community confirmed to TheCable, “They came around 10am on Sunday when people were preparing to go to church. There were many and they parked their motorcycles on a bush path before they entered the village, shooting sporadically.

“They went from house to house, kidnapping people. They killed one person and went with 53 people, but seven people escaped and came back.

“So, 45 people are with them,” he added.

The community is said to be far from Mararaban Kajuru, which is home to an army base.

The Kaduna police command's spokesperson, Mohammed Jalige, said he was unaware of the incident at the time of filing this report.

He did, however, say he would provide more information once the attack was confirmed.

I Don't Need Any Religion, Wole Soyinka Declares

Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, has stated that he does not have a need for any religion and does not worship any deity.

 

He said at the public presentation of his two-volume collection of essays on Sunday.

Soyinka admitted that he is a mythologist and also believes that people have a right to create myths around themselves based on their experiences.

He said, “Do I really need one (religion)? I have never felt I needed one. I am a mythologist. I believe that people have a right and cannot help creating mythologies around themselves,

around their experiences about what they project from the inner recesses of their minds as answers to questions.

 

“And so I find nothing wrong with utilising mythologies as part and parcel of my creative warehouse.

"But religion? No I don’t worship any deity. But I consider deities as creatively real and therefore my companions in my journey in both the real world and the imaginative world.”

Naira Redesign: See How ISWAP Abandons Naira, Taxes Farmers, Traders In CFAs

The Shura Council of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) has banned naira as a means of transaction for the illegal tax it collects from peasant farmers and fishermen.

This is as a result of the Nigerian government’s move to redesign and reissue higher denominations of its currency.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), N200, N500, and N1000 notes will be reissued this Year, by December and by January 31,2023, the old notes will cease to be legal tender.

It was gathered that this move threw the ISWAP population in the Tumbus of Lake Chad into confusion.

According to the Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, the insurgents switched to the West African CFA as currency of trade in the area.

ZagaZola claimed that the terrorists had also banned all Nigerian fishermen, herdsmen and farmers from sneaking into the Lake Chad through Marte, Abadam, and Gamborun Ngala in order to prevent the naira from reaching into the camps of the terrorists in the Lake Chad.

Ibn Umar and Malam Ba’ana, the ISWAP Militant Commanders in charge of taxes and levies, who imposed the ban, said the people were only allowed to come through safe routes established by the terror group – Bulgaram, Cikka, Guma, Maltam, Doron Liman and Ramin Dorina villages in Cameroon Republic.

In exchange, ISWAP collects 1,500 West African CFA Francs, monthly taxes from the people who appear very willing to pay.

Troops Kill 4 Gunmen In A Failed Attack On A Checkpoint In Anambra

The Nigerian Army's Checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia, was reportedly attacked by a group of gunmen this morning, Nov 12.

Members of the assault met their deaths in the unsuccessful attack.

The courageous and vigilant security officers gave them a quick timely pursuit and immediately exchanged gunfire with these attackers, neutralizing four of the gang members.

It was gathered that the Toyota Venza with which they launched this deadly attack was recovered.

This development is confirmed by the Commissioner for Information in Anambra state, Paul Nwosu.

Police Parade 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command on Friday arrested 10 alleged suspects who has committed various crimes ranging from kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, railway vandalism, culpable homicide and cattle rustling, amongst others.

The State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew Onyeka, who arrested these suspects at the Police headquarters in Jos, said, “On the 11th October 2022, at about 20:10 hours while on routine patrol, Police Surveillance team alongside the Crack Team attached to ‘B’ Division of the Command sighted some unknown gunmen who criminally barricaded the road before St Augustine College Du, Jos South LGA.

“On sighting the Police, the gunmen opened fire on them but the intrepid police operatives struck and gunned down one of the suspects while others fled with various degree injuries. Exhibits recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle with rifle no.

“AE 353550 and eight {8} rounds of AK47 live ammunition. Efforts are on top gear to apprehend other members of the gang as an investigation is still in progress,” he said.

“On 23/10/2022, at about 18:30hrs one Adamu Koplang of Kongyel Village, Tel District Mikang LGA who disguised himself as a local medicine seller, was suspected and arrested at a Police Check Point by operatives of Mikang Police Division."

Ekweremadu's Wife And Daughter, Sonia In Court Today

Ekeremadu's Daughter

Ekeremadu's Wife

The daughter of  Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy Senate president appeared in a UK court today November 7, to answer to claims of trafficking an homeless man into the country to harvest his organs for herself.

Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice were arrested in June earlier this year and have been standing trial alongside their doctor, Obinna Obeta, for charges bothering on conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with the aim of exploiting him and harvesting his organ.

It was alleged they conspired together, with others unknown and with another family member Isaac Ekweremadu, to arrange the travel of a 21-year-old man identified as David Ukpo Nwamini, with a view to exploiting him between August 1 2021 and May 5 2021. Accusation of facilitating David's travel from Lagos to London to remove one of his kidneys and use same for their daughter, Sonia, who has a kidney-related disease and has been on dialysis for some time.

While in court today, the prosecutors claim the plot was to harvest Nwamini's organ for Sonia's benefit. The prosecutors told the court that the Ekweremadus and their doctor were arrested after the young man, who previously lived on the streets of Lagos, turned up at Staines police station, claiming he was the victim of trafficking.

Prosecutors claim Nwamini told police officers he had arrived in the UK on 20 February this year and had been taken to Royal Free Hospital for tests, none of which he consented to. After these tests, Nwamini said he had returned to the house he had been staying in, where he was 'treated effectively as a slave'. Prosecutors claim he escaped the address and was homeless for three days before going to the police.

Mr. Ekweremadu and his doctor are currently on remand in HMP Wandsworth and HMP Belmarsh respectively. They did not appear in court today.

Mrs Ekweremadu who was granted bail at a hearing in July, appeared in court today alongside Sonia.

Bandits Impose Levies On Sokoto Communities, Issuing Ultimatum For Payment

Imposition of levies on the locals to pay before next Friday or risk attack by bandits operating in the several parts of Sokoto State has been imposed by bandits operating in Sokoto, Daily Trust can authoritatively report.

A resident of the area revealed that locals are also barred from their farms by the bandits pending payment of the prescribed levies thereby compelling them to pay the levies imposed on the locals.

Daily Trust reliably gathered that some of the communities had settled the bandits while others were working hard to raise the imposed levies.

It was also gathered that the population of each community in determining the amounts they would pay was considered by the bandits.

“Some are asked to pay N400,000, some N700,000 while some even pay less than that and leaving it in the hands of the community to determine how these levies will be raised and paid. 

“In some communities, heads of households are asked to pay N12,000 each and young men that are not married pay N1,000 each,” another source said.

Findings revealed that Attalawa, Danmaliki, Adamawa, Dukkuma, Sardauna and Dangari villages were asked to pay N400,000 each.

13 Passengers Attempting To Beat Sit-at-home Burnt To Death

No fewer than 13 people got burnt to death on Sunday night in an accident involving a Toyota bus and a trailer at 4-Corners Junction, near Enugu metropolis, Enugu State.

The victims were burnt beyond recognition as the bus boarding them from Imo to Adamawa State, had a head-on collision with a trailer and led to an immediate explosion claiming their lives.

The victims were said to be attempting to beat the Monday’s sit-at-home order in solidarity with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu over continued detention by the Federal Government when the bus collided with the trailer.

The accident, said to have occurred at about 10.30pm close to  the army checkpoint at 4-Corners. The accident attracted the soldiers, who made effort to rescue the victims but all effort was futile.

It was gathered that soldiers alerted the officials of Road Safety and Fire Service(FRSC), but their quick response could not save the victims who were burnt beyond recognition.

Many Kidnapped On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

 

An unspecified number of motorists were feared kidnapped along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday.

Several vehicles aborted their trips and drove in the opposite direction due to the tension generated along the expressway.

The incident happened around Dominion University City of Faith, KM 24, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

An eyewitness who spoke with our correspondent saying: "nobody could specify the total number of people kidnapped but three private vehicles were affected."

A Jeep, a Toyota Camry Car and Sedan vehicle whose model could not be ascertained were listed a the affected vehicles.

The eyewitness who was travelling from Lagos to Ibadan said there was fear among motorists and passengers around the spot.

He said, “I can confirm some motorists have just been kidnapped near Dominion University, Ibadan. Many vehicles had to turn back but the road is free as I am talking to you.

“I saw three vehicles with their doors wide open and not a single person was found inside the three vehicles and there is no traces of their whereabouts.

“One of the cars smashed it bonnet on the wall while the one behind jammed the one ahead from behind but there no sign of accident. We are sure it was a kidnap case because the vehicles were empty when we got there.

“At first, we taught it was robbery but if it was not. We should have seen those that were robbed. There was nobody at the scene when my vehicle got there.”

Full Gist: How A Nigerian Man Was Shot Dead In South Africa

Nigerian Man Killed in South Africa

The Consul General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, Andrew Idi, has paid a condolence visit to the wife of a Nigerian man, Nwankwo Gabriel Ugochukwu who was killed in Durban, South Africa.

Nwankwo, a father of four Children, was shot dead on 13th October 2022 at East and West Axis Point, South Beach, Durban.

Recall that the Nigerian Consulate had earlier noted with great concern reports of violent killings of Nigerian nationals in KwaZulu-Natal province, Durban.

In a public notice which was dated 17 October, 2022, the Nigerian envoy expressed sadness over the “condemnable” murders which happened in the last three weeks.

Exclusive: How Bandits Write To Niger State Community Of Their Coming On October 30

Gunmen have allegedly dispatched a letter to Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, of another attack slated for 30th October 2022.

The letter of their coming  was sent barely 48 hours after they invaded the Gulu General Hospital in the area, resulting in the death of two persons and the abduction of several others, including medical personnel of the health facility.

An impeccable source from the area revealed that the letter alleged to have been written by the bandits was dropped at Vulegbo near the area that was attacked on Monday night.

The source called on the emirate, chairman of the council, representative at state and national levels, and security agencies to provide adequate security as a matter of urgency.

Exclusive: How Troops Arrest Suspected NIMC Officials In Niger Republic, Enrolling Foreigners For NIN

Nigerian Troop

Two suspected fake National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) officials have been arrested in Niger Republic for allegedly enrolling non-Nigerians for National Identity Number (NUM).

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami disclosed this during the biweekly briefing at the Defence Headquarters where he highlighted the achievements recorded by the military between October the 6th and 20th, 2022.

Information has it that the suspects had visited Gagamari IDP camp in Niger Republic to register non-Nigerians in the IDP camp

Items recovered from the suspects include National Identification Number (NIN) registration machine, printing machine, laminating machine, a computer tracking machine and a generator set among other items.

Wike Approves ₦1 Billion To Support Rivers Flood Victims

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has approved the total sum of N1billion for emergency relief measures to support flood victims, especially in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas of the State.

The governor, who empathised with the flood victims, has also set up a task force to coordinate the distribution of relief materials to affected communities in the State.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Wike’s media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday.

The Governor said the N1 billion approved by the State Government was to enable vulnerable families, particularly in Ahoada West and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs to cope with the devastating flood.

Wike said the Permanent Secretary, Special Services Bureau in the Office of the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. George Nwaeke, will serve as the chairman of the Taskforce, while, Mrs. Inime I. Aguma, is the Secretary.

The statement said all members of the taskforce are to meet with Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday.

Final-Year Medical Student Who Turned Food Vendor During Eight-Month Strike By University Lecturers, Dies

Final year medical Student who turned food Vendor

A student of Usmanu Dan-fodiyo University Sokoto, Usman Abubakar-Rimi, who ventured into food selling business due to the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has died.

Abubakar-Rimi, a Medicine and Surgery final year student, opened a food outlet and Indomie joint in the Diplomat area in Sokoto.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the medical student died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

Chairman of 21st Century Enterprenuer Hub, Umar Idris, a close associate of the deceased confirmed this on Saturday.

Idris said the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites in his hometown, Rimi, in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

He described the deceased as a humble person and a dedicated student and entrepreneur.

According to him, the deceased was Katsina State Coordinator of the 21st Century Entrepreneurs Hub, and actively participated in coordinating Global Entrepreneurship activities in 2019 and 2020.

Looking at this closely, could the ASUU Strike be blamed for this? Or it was his destiny?

Eiight Persons Killed As Flood Washes Pythons, Dangerous Sea Reptiles Into Niger Delta Communities

Flooding in Niger Delta Communities

Devastating floods have continued to ravage Niger Delta communities, sweeping pythons and other reptiles into the areas – a development which has heightened panic among residents of the affected communities, as they now scamper for safety over fear of being killed by dangerous animals.

The ravaging flood which has cut off parts of the East-West Road has continued to wreak havoc in communities along the bank of the River Niger.

The flood had swept away at least eight residents as well as destroyed crops and houses worth millions of naira in the state.

Meanwhile, some travellers on the East-West Road have been stranded as others resort to use of canoes to cross over to the other side to board vehicles to continue their journeys.

While lamenting that the flood has overwhelmed one part of the Ughelli-Patani axis of the East-West Road, he said, “Trucks conveying relief materials to that axis have been trapped. We now make use of speed boats to access the IDP camps to deliver materials to the victims.”

Resident in the Niger Delta looking for safety over the increase in floodings in the communities

Affected flooding residents inside Vehicle

View of flooding in Niger Delta Communities

He said 4,755 persons including men, women, children, lactating mothers, pregnant women and persons with disabilities, had so far been registered at the camps across the state, lamenting that 19 out of the 25 local government areas were affected by the Flooding.

The flooding has been ravaging the Communities for days now, and the impacts are still devasting as at the time of filing this report.

Nigerian Police Return N303k Extorted By Operatives

The face of Nigerian Police is turning a new leaf as the operatives keep creating good images to further allow Nigerians to keep trusting in them.

This is coming as the Police returned the sum of N303,000, which was extorted from one Ejiro Ogene by three policemen in Abuja on Tuesday.

Nigerian Police Returns Money To A Citizen Dumped By Policemen

Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared photos of the moment when the money was returned to the owner on Thursday and the names of the policemen, who extorted him. He added that the policemen have been arrested.

Adejobi said, “Insp Nuhu Shaibu, Sgt Guusu Collins, Sgt Aragon Felix. They are attached to the Anti-Violence Squad of the FCT Command, Abuja.They were arrested for obtaining 303,000k from Ogene in Abuja on Tuesday. 

"The money has been recovered from them and handed over to the complainant, one Ogene  Ejiro. We always urge you to report any misdeed to us. We will act as appropriate."