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Ramadan: Traders Lament Low Patronage

By Olubunmi Agboola The hustle usually experienced on the eve of Ramadan in Ibadan markets seems to be absent this year as Muslim faithful deserted commercial centres due to the non-availability of naira notes. A few Muslim faithful found in the market arena lamented the difficulties to purchase food items, fruits, and beverages needed to […]Continue Reading
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Ramadan fasting starts tomorrow – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting. Abubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted. In a broadcast on NTA on Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting […]Continue Reading
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PFN Empowers Inmates in Ibadan

By Blessing Adesanya As part of efforts in empowering inmates to become responsible citizen, Prison Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN in partnership with a church abroad have donated ten laptops to the Agodi Correctional Custodial Centre to enhance learning.  Delivering the items at the centre, the Chairman of the PFN, Prophet Boyede Sule said they were […]Continue Reading
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States, FCT Get Slots for 2023 Hajj

By Nafiu Busari The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated the number of hajj seats that will go to states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the 2023 hajj. In a statement by NAHCON’s assistant director, information and publications, Mousa Ubandawaki, he disclosed that Kaduna would get the highest number, with 5,982 […]Continue Reading
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Makinde Felicitates Muslims on Hijab Day

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the promotion of religious freedom, harmony and tolerance across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde congratulated female Muslims across Oyo State on this year’s celebration of Continue Reading
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Don’t elect religious bigots – Shafaudeen

By Nafiu Busari Nigerians need to elect leaders that are Godly and not religious bigots for good governance, unity and development of the country. This was the submission of the Founder and Spiritual leader of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke during the activities marking the 40th Annual Shafaudeen International Convention ‘Ishrat 2023’ Theme: Shaping Continue Reading