Eid al- Fitri – Obasa Felicitates Muslims, Urges Support, Prayers for President Tinubu

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has extended a heartfelt felicitation to Muslim faithfuls across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Lagos Speaker seized the occasion to urge Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to continue supporting and praying for the country and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

While congratulating the Muslim ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Dr. Obasa, in a statement by his media office, emphasised the need to uphold the festival’s inherent values of forgiveness, compassion, charity, and patience beyond this season.

“As we celebrate with excitement and enthusiasm, let us remember that Eid al-Fitr is a moment of thanksgiving, joy, and spiritual renewal. Importantly, let us hold on to the spirits of love, tolerance, kindness, and compassion that we learnt in the holy month,” Obasa stated.

The Speaker urged Nigerians to pray for the country and the President for his transformative efforts and relentless sacrifices to enthrone and entrench a better nation.

“In President Tinubu, we have a leader who is committed to the progress, prosperity, and peaceful co-existence of all. All we need to do as a people is support and pray for him. I do not doubt that his visionary leadership and Renewed Hope blueprint will guide Nigeria back to the right path,” Dr Obasa stated.

Though on recess, the Speaker reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State House of Assembly to promoting religious harmony and policies that will engender and ensure the development and overall well-being of Lagosians nay Nigerians.

He assured that under his leadership, the state legislature will continue to work together in peace and harmony with the primary objective of ensuring economic prosperity while supporting initiatives that enhance the socio-economic growth of the state and Nigeria at large.

Concluding, Dr. Obasa said, “On behalf of my family, colleagues, and the management and staff of the Assembly, I wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a beautiful, bounteous, and blessed celebration.”

BREAKING: How Illegal Vigilante Groups Carried Out Uromi Killings

The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.

Governor Monday Okpebholo therefore ordered security agencies to take firm action against the groups. He has also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), pending further investigations.

“The local vigilante group involved in the killings was never profiled or registered with the Edo State Security Corps,” and “Its actions do not reflect the principles of the Okpebholo administration”.

So far, 14 suspects have been arrested. A special police team set up by the Inspector General of Police is hunting others involved in the attack.

The Senator Okpehbholo led State government is assuring residents that justice would be served. It urged the public to remain calm while security agencies work to restore order.

Eid Fitri: Ambassador Ajadi Calls for Peace, Unity, and Continued Acts of Kindness

By Ibrahim Kegbegbe

The Chairman and CEO of Bullion Records, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has extended warm congratulations to Muslims worldwide, particularly Nigerians, on the successful completion of the 1446 Ramadan fast and the celebration of Eid Fitri today, Sunday, March 30, 2025, which marks the first of Shawwal in the 1446 Muslim Calendar.

In a goodwill message sent to The Merit Newspaper and other media outlets, Ambassador Ajadi emphasized the significance of the holy month, urging Muslims to uphold the values of steadfastness, love, and unity that were observed during Ramadan. He encouraged them to extend these virtues beyond the fasting period to foster societal harmony.

“The spirit of Ramadan should not end with the sighting of the crescent moon. I urge all Nigerians to continue in the path of righteousness, avoid any ungodly activities they abandoned during the holy month, and embrace the virtues of kindness, generosity, and peace,” Ajadi stated.

Highlighting the essence of Eid Fitri as a time of joy and reflection, he called on Nigerians to celebrate in a manner that promotes peace and unity among all faiths. “Eid Fitri is a celebration of happiness, joy, and peace. It should remind us of the need to maintain the spirit of tolerance and togetherness,” he added.

In the spirit of the season, Ambassador Ajadi also announced that Bullion Records’ fast-rising artist, Abdul Rahman Yusuf, popularly known as Harcher, has released a new single, Peace, which aligns with the message of tranquility and unity. “This song resonates with the peaceful essence of Eid Fitri. It is available on all digital streaming platforms, and the video is being aired on local and cable TV stations, including YouTube,” he noted.

Furthermore, he revealed that Bullion Records is set to unveil two additional singles from Harcher—L.O.V.E and JO SI (Dance To It)—on April 1, 2025. “As we celebrate this joyous occasion, I encourage fans of good music to anticipate these upcoming hits that will add more rhythm to their celebrations,” Ajadi enthused.

He went on by wishing all Muslims and Nigerians a prosperous and peaceful Eid Fitri, reiterating his commitment to supporting positive initiatives that unite and inspire the people.