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Assalamu Alaykum, It is a great pleasure and honour to once again felicitate with millions of Nigerian Muslims, and of course Muslims across the world, on the start of the glorious month of Ramadan. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. As a kid back in the days, Ramadan was synonymous to fasting only. So, I quite naturally looked forward to Iftar and Sahur at home. But as I grew up and learnt more, I have come to the realisation that Ramadan is far much more! Ramadan is a unique symbol of the values that Muslims and people of all faiths share - that is charity, cooperation, compassion and self-restraint. Ramadan is also an occasion for Muslims to strengthen family and community ties and share God's gifts with those in need. This is why I invite us to reflect on the conditions of our brothers and sisters in IDP camps across the country who, for no fault of their own, are unable to fast in the comfort of their homes like you and I. This heart-breaking c

Former Vice President and leading light in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has scored high Lagos and Kano States as first among equals and golden examples that others should emulate and surpass in the federation, as both cosmopolitan and historical states mark 50 years of creation, by General Yakubu Gowon (retired) then military head of state, on 27 May 196Atiku, an exponent of structured and all-inclusive governance, admires the socio-economic and political dynamism, innovation and evolution of both Lagos and Kano States from primordial to contemporary times. "Both States have wonderful and memorable historical heritage that dates back to centuries of rich cultures, plural dense population, immense socio-economic networks and versatile political consciousness. . "Aside, both have remained true homes where all Nigerians of diverse backgrounds, ethnicity, religions and business orientations continually strive and thrive happily together,"