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ace1: No matter how much u try to explain, they will neva understand because they don't listen, instead they'll be claiming they know more u than u even do. You've done well by informing people about this

But it states clearly that moderators will be able to view your email address when you use the "report to moderators" button. Why are you denying that moderators don't have access to your email address?

mako007: Due to the recent treads on NL regarding the debilitated bridge at sadiku ilasamaja, Lagos. The Lagos state govt has sprung it action The bridge has been shut down and officials aid pedestrians in crossing the road
https://www.nairaland.com/1015635/sadiku-bus-stop-lagos-killer-pedestrian-bridge

From my family in the poorest part of Lagos, Makoko, to my room in a hotel in Ikoyi. The funeral took place in Keffi State near where my grand parents were married.

Kano Emir cancels 700-year-old Sallah Durbah over insecurity



A senior councillor in the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, on Wednesday briefed newsmen in Kano after the emir’s meetings with all the district heads of the Emirate council, including the Dan Majen Kano, Mallam Lamido Sanusi.

He said, “The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, has directed me to inform all district heads and all other traditional rulers that traditional Sallah activities have been cancelled and everybody should stay indoor to celebrate the Sallah.’’

afam4eva: For some reason, whenever the Nigerian anthem is being played i just don't feel anything. But whenever the US anthem is being played, it moves me. I get close to tears at times. Mind you i've never been to the US in my life. Why don't i feel anything when the national anthem of Nigeria is being played? Even the South African anthem moves me.

afam4eva: I don't know the wordings but i know the rhythm. I even downloaded it to my laptop, lol.

Centuries-old Eid festival cancelled in Nigeria

http://news.yahoo.com/centuries-old-eid-festival-cancelled-nigeria-180103676.html


The festival has taken place in Kano, the largest city in Nigeria's mainly Muslim north, for five centuries, featuring a horse pageant called a durbar, where riders in colourful robes and turbans pay homage to the local emir.

"Due to His Royal Highness's ill health, he has mandated me to inform you that he has cancelled all Sallah festivities ... but will only attend the Eid prayers at the mosque," the emir's senior counsellor Abbas Sunusi told reporters

On Saturday, soldiers raided a suspected Boko Haram hideout outside the city and discovered a cache of arms including guns and explosives.

Authorities said three suspects arrested in the raid confessed that the arsenal was intended for attacks in the city during Eid.

In a statement, palace official Abbas Sanusi said the Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero, could not go ahead with the durbar festival, known as Hawan Sallah, because of his "fragile" health.



The emir's palace said the public should pray for his recovery and for peace to return to Kano state.

The BBC's Yusuf Yakasai in Kano city says it is not clear from what illness the emir is suffering.

The traditional ruler, who has been on the throne for 49 years, had been to the UK in July for medical treatment, our reporter says.

Thousands of people - mainly Muslims from the Hausa ethnic group - normally attend the durbar, a parade performed by galloping horsemen during Eid, which is due to take place at the weekend.

The emir is expected to ride a horse for three days, as the durbar honours the power and heritage of the Hausa community - one of the largest in Nigeria.

The cancellation has caused much disappointment in Kano, our reporter says.

While most people accept that the emir's illness caused the cancellation, a few people suspect that security concerns also led to the decision, he says.

Kano cancels famous durbar horse festival

A festival held during Muslim Eid celebrations has been cancelled in northern Nigeria, a region hit by a wave of militant Islamist attacks.

A BBC reporter says it is the first time in more than 200 years that the three-day durbar, or horse parading ceremony, in Kano has been called off.

Officials said it was being cancelled as the Emir of Kano was in poor health.

Last week, a devotional retreat that takes place towards the end of Ramadan was cancelled due to security concerns.

The ritual is referred to as "i'tikaf" when some people spend the last 10 days of Muslim fasting month in seclusion praying in mosques.

Analysts say another reason for the durbar's cancellation may be continued concerns about security and the campaign of violence being waged by the Islamist group Boko Haram.