Muslims
1 Nov
With 16 days to the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, the Muslim community on Thursday endorsed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Muslim community, led by prominent Muslim leaders across the state, who converged in Akure, the state capital, hinged its decision on the governor’s performance. While offering prayers for a peaceful election, Sheikh Ahmad…
28 Sep
Peace is still elusive among the Muslims in Ogbomoso over who should be recognized as the grand chief imam between Dr. Toliat Yunus Ayilara and Habeeb Mahmud Usman Ayilara, both from the Ayilara family
16 Sep
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged Muslim faithful in the state to embrace the essence of the birth of the Holy Prophet of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), which is the good of all mankind. Governor Adeleke, who congratulated Muslims in the state and beyond for the symbolic moment that the birth…
16 Sep
The Commissioner of Police in Edo, Mr. Nemi Iwo, has called on Muslims to continue upholding the values of peace, love, and harmony embodied by Prophet Muhammad (SWT). READ ALSO:New Edo CP, Abutu Yaro, assumes office In his message to mark the celebration of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, popularly known as…
16 Sep
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is contained in a statement in Akure by the governor’s Spokesperson, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan. Aiyedatiwa described the special day as a moment to reflect on…
16 Sep
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)).
16 Sep
Digital Solutions Provider, Globacom, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the celebration of Eid el Maulud, and called on them to seize the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Mohammed to pray for a better and more peaceful Nigeria.
6 Sep
He was born in Makkah - that was and still is the epicenter of the world. He emerged in the precinct of the Ka’aba - the first sacred house built by humans for the worship of the Almighty.
6 Sep
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, has unveiled a Digital Academy to mark the 70th anniversary of the Islamic organisation.
13 Aug
Senegalese brothers Moustapha Ndour, a Muslim, and Jean-Pierre, who is Christian, cheerfully tease each other for their respective faiths, days after remarks by the prime minister angered the Catholic Church. "He says that I've betrayed him," the 67-year-old Islam convert said, smiling, side-by-side with his younger sibling outside their home on the island of Fadiouth,…
15 Jun
Today, the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijja in Luna Calendar, Muslims across the globe have converged on the sacred ground, Arafah, to seek spiritual rebirth.
14 Jun
Sultan of Sokoto and Co-President of World Religions for Peace Headquarters, New York, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has congratulated Muslims from all over the world, who are gathered in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from today, June 14, equivalent to Dhul-Hijjah 8, 1445 AH, preparatory for Arafat, the main core of Hajj rites, on Saturday. Wishing…
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