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Cut Down Commodity Prices during Ramadan- SSG

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By Funmi Adekoya Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye has called on Muslims to exploit the Holy Month of Ramadan to intensify concentrated prayers to the Almighty Allah. While wishing all Muslims a successful Ibaadat (religious obligation), Alhaji Igbalaye, in a Continue Reading

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Adeleke, Makinde Felicitate Muslims on Ramadan

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As Muslims around the world observe the month long period of fasting, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on the muslim faithful to emulate the sacrificial living, self control and intercessory supplications embedded in the teachings of the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Adeleke in a statement reminds Muslims in the state of […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Traders Lament Low Patronage

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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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Submissiveness, best way to maximize Ramadan – Sheikh Ajani-Bello

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 Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Submissiveness to the will of Allah, being grateful for HIS mercy and sustaining good deeds is ways of attaining more bounties from Allah.  This is the submission of a renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani-Bello while delivering the 3rd Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Memorial Ramadan lecture held at Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque, Continue Reading

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Ramadan fasting starts tomorrow – Sultan

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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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Ramadan: Sultan directs Muslims to look for New Moon

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Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Saad Abubakar has directed Muslims ummah in the country to start looking for the new crescent of Ramadan as from Wednesday 22 March 2023 equivalent to the Islamic calendar 29th of Sha aban. In a statement, the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto State, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu […]Continue Reading

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PFN Empowers Inmates in Ibadan

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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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Faith attracts great possibilities- Reverend Mabawonku

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By Fasilat Lawal Exercising faith in God attracts great possibilities for individuals and society in general. The presiding pastor of Agodi Baptist Church Ibadan, Reverend Ademola Mabawonku stated this during a sermon to mark the first Sunday of Lenten season in Ibadan. In a sermon entitled “The Significance of Symbols in the Miraculous Catch of […]Continue Reading

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Ash Wednesday: Sanda, Badejo Call for Sober Reflection, Prayers

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By Morenikan Tony-Esan, Kayode Oguntona The Vicar, Saint Anne’s Church, Molete Ibadan, The Venerable Adewale Sanda Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the Lenten season. The Vicar, Saint Anne’s Church, Molete Ibadan, The Venerable Adewale Sanda stated this in a chat […]Continue Reading

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Government should review policies stressing people – Islamic Cleric

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By Jeffrey Ahonmisi The Zonal Chairman of Nasrul-Lahi-Li Fathi, NASFAT, Oyo Zone One, Alhaji Bayo Azeez says the federal government should review policies that are causing more harm than good to the people for national growth. Alhaji Azeez stated this at this year’s Ibadanland retreat with the theme “Towards Redefining and Meeting the Core Needs” held at Continue Reading

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Oyo Announces N2.6 Million as Deposit for Hajj Exercise

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By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed the sum of Two Million, Six Hundred thousand Naira (N2,600,000) as an initial deposit for 2023 holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, on Saturday, hinted that the […]Continue Reading

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States, FCT Get Slots for 2023 Hajj

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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

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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

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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

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Religious Leaders Preach Peace as Nigerians Prepare for Elections

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Religious leaders have called on Nigerians to work towards achieving free and fair elections coming up in February and March, 2023. The religious leaders made this known in Ibadan at an interfaith forum for peaceful elections tagged “Vote Not Fight”, organised by Non governmental organizations. The programme was aimed at campaigning for peace before, during Continue Reading

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2023 Hajj: NAHCON Commences Screening of Catering Service Applicants

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has commenced the screening of accommodation and catering service applicants for the 2023 Hajj. The screening is being conducted by a Committee headed by Dr Bala Muhammed of the Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano, who represents the Jammat Nasirl Islam (JN I) on the board of […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Promises Continuous Support for Muslims Pilgrims Board

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to support the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Board in its bid to have hitch-free Hajj exercises in the state.  The governor, while receiving the 2022 Hajj reports from the chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims Board, Professor Sayed Malik, at the Presidential Lodge of the […]Continue Reading

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Muslims need to seek true Islamic knowledge – Cleric

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The best way to purify one’s soul is to avoid committing sins and engage in total repentance to Allah. This was the submission of an Islamic Scholar, Dr. Salahudeen Munirudeen who was a guest lecturer at the 112th Islamic Vacation Course IVC organised by Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN, B-zone held at kilometers 27, […]Continue Reading

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Xmas: Clerics Call for Love, Optimism, Probity

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Churches in Ibadan Metropolis conducted the Christmas service with excitement to praise God for witnessing another yuletide season. Our correspondent, Dayo Adu, reports that the worshippers were in an exciting mood in some of the churches visited as they sang hymns and songs of praises to God in reflection of the Christmas season. In a […]Continue Reading

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Xmas: Osun Speaker Urges Nigerians to Pray for Sustainability

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to take advantage of the celebration of the birth of Jesus to pray for peace and the sustainability of Nigeria. Right Honorable Owoeye in a Christmas message by his Media Aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi stressed the need for Christians to reflect and […]Continue Reading

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Celebrate Christmas with the hope of better days ahead – Oyo NOA

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The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr Kayode Odedokun, has urged residents of the state and Nigeria in general not to despair, but rather begin to look for a silver lining behind the current dark cloud, praying that the balmy days will soon return to the people. Mr Odedokun, who stated this in a […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Extols Virtues of Christlikeness

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated Christians in Oyo State and across the country on witnessing another Christmas. The governor, who stated that Christmas presents a golden opportunity to celebrate Christ, his humble beginning and the lessons his life taught, charged Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in all ways. A statement by the […]Continue Reading

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Carol: Makinde Reels out Strides in Education, Wife Fetes Children

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration would continue to do everything necessary to improve the standard of education in the state. He stated this while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service with the theme “Joy to the World,” held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, adding that his […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Pilgrims Board Commences 2023 Hajj Operations

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Ogun State Government through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the commencement of registration, processing, and documentation for 2023 Hajj exercise, in line with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON). A release signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Salau Dauda stated that Intending Pilgrims are required Continue Reading

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Stop deceiving us, Akinfenwa Chides Politicians

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Christians have been urged to give issues of the kingdom of God priority at all times and ensure they make soul-winning their lifestyle. The Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, the Most Reverend Dr Joseph Akinfenwa stated this at the Advent Carol of Nine Lessons and Songs held at All Souls Church, Bodija Ibadan. While emphasising […]Continue Reading