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[ad_1] Muslims observe Eid-El-Kabir prayer at Apo roundabout prayer ground in Abuja, on Friday morning. Daily Trust’s photo journalist who was out on the streets took the pictures below: EID AL-ADHA: After Arafat, pilgrims sleep beneath stars at Muzdalifah End of an era: Life and times of Prof. Jibril Aminu img 20250606 wa0006 img 20250606 wa0024 img 20250606 wa0007 img 20250606 wa0019 img 20250606 wa0018 img 20250606 wa0016 img 20250606 wa0015 img 20250606 wa0004 img 20250606 wa0000 img 20250606 wa0009 img 20250606 wa0001 img 20250606 wa0022 img 20250606 wa0017 img 20250606 wa0012 img 20250606 wa0008 img 20250606 wa0027…

[ad_1] From Hamza Idris, in S/ArabiaA massive tide of white-clad pilgrims flowed into Jamarat, in the vicinity of Mina early Friday morning as the symbolic rite of Ramy al-Jamarat, the stoning of the devil, began in earnest. This marks a key stage in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, following the spiritually significant Day of Arafat and an overnight stay at Muzdalifa.SPONSOR AD The ritual of pelting the devil, a powerful symbol of defiance against evil, is performed at the Jamarat complex, where three stone pillars represent the points where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is believed to have resisted Satan’s attempts to dissuade…

[ad_1] Buoyed by their recent triumph at the four-nation Unity Cup in London, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to take on Russia’s national team—popularly called the Sbornaya (The Boys)—in an international friendly tonight night at the iconic 78,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.This encounter marks the first-ever official senior-level clash between the two nations. While Russia has been out of competitive action since February 2022, they’ve kept busy with a string of friendly matches. Their most recent outing was a commanding 5-0 win over Zambia on March 25 at the VTB Arena, extending their unbeaten run in friendlies to eight matches.SPONSOR…

[ad_1] Winners have emerged at MarkHack 4.0, Africa’s premier marketech, marketing communications, and technology hackathon, organised by Eko Innovation Centre (EIC) in partnership with GDM Group and Brand Communicator.The event also saw the introduction of Nigeria MarTech Awards, as industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators gathered for a highly competitive and exciting ceremony, honouring winners and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s marketing and technology landscape. Seven top teams delivered impressive pitch presentations, including Team Storipod, Team Next Vibe, Team Jarvis, Team Allies, Team 360Kart, Team First Response AI, and Team JUMPQ.SPONSOR AD At the end of the pitch, the jury, led by…

[ad_1] Standard Insurance Consultants Limited (SICL), a leading insurance and reinsurance brokerage firm in Nigeria, has reiterated its commitment to industrial growth and development, while donating N50 million to the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers Lagos (NCRIB) building project.The Chairman and Managing Director of SICL, Professor Ahmed Salaudeen, announced the donation during the firm’s 45th anniversary celebration in Lagos.  Salaudeen reflected on the company’s growth from its humble beginnings in Ibadan, Oyo State, to its current headquarters in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, saying SICL served clients in sectors, like oil and gas, aviation, marine, construction, hospitality, manufacturing, agriculture, and…

[ad_1] Airtel Nigeria has upgraded its My Airtel App with a fully integrated eShop feature, transforming the platform into a complete digital shopping destination. According to a statement, this update would allow customers to enjoy a full retail experience directly within the existing subscriber app beyond simply buying airtime or data. “The eShop feature offers a wide selection of products ranging from Airtel-branded items such as Home Broadband (HBB) devices and everyday retail items such as electronics, home appliances, fashion, and beauty products,” the statement reads.SPONSOR AD Speaking on the new feature, the telecommunications firm’s Director of Marketing, Ismail Adeshina, emphasized…

[ad_1] The Managing Director of Lanre Shittu Motors, Mr Taiwo Shittu, in this interview speaks on the high cost of new vehicles, available options, the national auto policy, and challenges facing automobile assemblers, among other issues.  What is your assessment of the truck segment of the automobile business in Nigeria? And why the shift from Western brands to Chinese?SPONSOR AD The first thing you consider in this automotive business is the value to the customer and the return on investment – both for the customer and the distributor. Those trying to sell trucks should put themselves in the users’ shoes.…

[ad_1] Inter Milan’s bid to bring in Cesc Fabregas as a replacement for Simone Inzaghi stalled on Thursday when Como refused them permission to talk with their coach.Inzaghi left on Tuesday following Inter’s humiliating 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Reports subsequently linked Inter with a move for the former Spain international Fabregas.SPONSOR AD “We communicated our refusal directly to the president of Inter, who accepted it with the courtesy and clarity expected between clubs who hold a mutual respect,” Como said in a statement.“For this reason, we are treating the persistent rumours of their interest…

[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s French Open reign with a devastating third-set performance on Thursday to tee up a Roland Garros final against Coco Gauff after the American knocked out French hero Lois Boisson.The Belarusian snapped Swiatek’s French Open winning streak at 26 matches with a 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-0 success to reach her first final in the clay-court Grand Slam. World number two Gauff ended the dream run of 361st-ranked wildcard Boisson with a 6-1, 6-2 victory in the second semifinal on Court Philippe Chatrier.SPONSOR AD Gauff and Sabalenka are level at 5-5 in their head-to-head record and…

[ad_1] The ‘Id al-Kabir is indeed the great festival. It is great because of the merger that it evolves between the profane and the sacred.This is a festival that predates Prophet Muhammad (may His mercies and benedictions be on his soul); it is a festival instituted by the Almighty through the agency of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail (upon them be peace and blessings of the Almighty). Here goes the story, the story of faith and the faithful.SPONSOR AD He started out as a believer, a lonely believer in the Almighty at a time humanity chose to disbelieve in Him. He…