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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The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oloyede has inaugurated solar powered water project at Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the borehole project is to strengthen civil-military relations, increase access to clean water and well-being of the community. Oloyede, represented by Commandant, Depot Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen.…
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Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha has proffered solutions to the lingering challenge associated with farmers-clashes responsible for the loss of lives and properties worth billions of naira in the country. Maiha, who briefed Mr. Wale Raji led House of Representatives committee on Livestock development on Tuesday at the National Assembly complex in…
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Citing the need for increased infrastructural development in the State, the Delta State House of Assembly has jerked up the 2025 budget proposal of N936 billion to N 979 billion earlier presented by the State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori by 7.3 per cent. This increase therefore amounted to 7.3 percent, for the 2025 fiscal year against…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has awarded a N1 billion contract for general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris announced this at the flag-off for the construction of 1km road in Argungu town on Tuesday. READ ALSO:Shettima pays glowing…
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Martins Ugwu who impersonated and used the certificate of his ‘best friend’ to secure a job at the Federal Ministry of Health. ICPC, had in February 2016, filed a 7-count charge before Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, against Ugwu, for…
13 mins ago
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday proposed an ambitious budget of N971bn for the 2025 fiscal year to the Enugu State House of Assembly. Titled "Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity", Mbah said the proposed estimates comprised N837.9bn Capital Expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget estimates, and a Recurrent…
20 mins ago
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed the commitment of his administration to the development of sports, particularly at the grassroots level. While harping on the 'catch them young' initiative, the governor emphasised the importance of sporting activities in the development of a child. Aiyedatiwa stated this during the formal presentation of the overall…
22 mins ago
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday, extolled the virtues of the late former Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo, saying he demonstrated that leadership can transcend time and generations. Born on September 26, 1935, Dr. Unongo, a former Minister of Steel Development in the Second Republic, died at the…
23 mins ago
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress [APC] in Osun State, Mr. Kabiru Adisa, has condemned the decision of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to relocate the ongoing M.K.O Abiola Airport project to his hometown, Ede. Adisa in a statement said it was uncharitable of Adeleke to relocate the project to Ede. The reaction followed…
26 mins ago
Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of five persons when a boat capsized along the popular Bennet Island River in Warri South Local Government area of the state. The spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the death yesterday, said six persons were injured and still receiving treatment, 19…