Muslims have been urged to use this opportunity of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to offer special prayers for unity, stability and economic growth of the country. This is contained in a Maolud message in Ibadan by Osi Basorun of Ibadanland and Oyo State Governorship aspirant in Continue Reading
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Chief Imam Ansar Islam Ijesaland, Alhaji Abduraheem Bushra says leadership determines followership as good qualities of the governed is a byproduct of exemplary characters of the leaders. Alhaji Bushra made the call at the lecture organized at Ilesa central Mosque, by Muslim youths to mark the Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. He said money, women and […]Continue Reading
Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has sent greetings to Muslims in the State and across the world as they mark the occasion of the Maulud Nabbiy, birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ismail Omipidan, enjoins Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of the […]Continue Reading
As Muslims join in marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad, they have been urged to continue to live with others peacefully. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi on the occasion of this year’s Maolud Nabiyy. Alhaji Fasasi emphasized that […]Continue Reading
Songs of appreciation rent the air at The Anglican church of the Transfiguration, Ikolaba, Ibadan, as high profile personalities in politics and academics converged on the church for its annual harvest thanksgiving service. The event which featured award presentation to distinguished personalities also coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the church. Speaking on Continue Reading
Well meaning Nigerian Muslims have been enjoined to be more committed to investing in the cause of Allah for them to attain His pleasure in the world and the hereafter. The Amir Sahib, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Alhaji Abdulazeez Alatoye gave the admonition during the inauguration of a two-storey magnificent mosque and a […]Continue Reading
Nigerians have been advised to compliment government efforts towards combating insecurity and creating a nation devoid of fear and apprehension. A guest lecturer at the annual state lecture of The Muslim Congress, TMC, Oyo State with the theme “Insecurity and National Unity: The Nation on trial”, Dr. Tajudeen Yusuf of the Department of Acquirial and […]Continue Reading
As Nigeria marks its 61st anniversary today, some churches in Ibadan held special prayers for a turnaround in the country. Our correspondent who monitored the situation around Ojoo area of Ibadan reports that the prayers centered on good governance, security, peace, economic stability, progress, and unity in the country. At the Church of God Mission International, Continue Reading
Prayer and tolerance are major factors that can foster national peace and unity in Nigeria. A cleric, Prophet Dare Jesulola of Christ Apostolic Church, Osunjela, Osogbo stated this while speaking with Radio as Nigeria plans for it’s sixty-first independence anniversary. Prophet Jesulola who noted that the nation was facing a difficult time at the moment, […]Continue Reading
Catholic youths in the country have called on leaders in the country to implement policies that would have positive impact on the masses rather than the wealthy few. The youths under the aegis of Young Christian Workers of the Catholic Archdiocese made the call in Ibadan during a deliberation on the travails of Nigeria after sixty-one […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Government has called for the contribution of all Nigerians towards building a virile and prosperous nation. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call in Abeokuta during a special Jumat Service to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. The commemorative Jumat service for Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary which was held at the Continue Reading
A Muslim cleric, Imam Abdulateef Oladimeji has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers to sustain the peaceful coexistence of the country. Imam Oladimeji said this during the Jumat service at Boro Central Mosque, Oke Alaro, Polytechnic Road, Ibadan. He explained that the socio-economic problems in the country have been experienced by some nations in the […]Continue Reading
Nigerians have been encouraged to be closer to God so as to overcome the current inflation ravaging the nation. The general overseer, Christ Creation Gospel Mission International, Onajobi, Felele Rab, Lady Evangelist Feyisayo Akinluyi gave the advise while speaking on the current economic crises that had impacted negatively on the poverty level of the citizens. […]Continue Reading
Traditional worshippers in Oyo State have commended the governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola for declaring a work-free day for the celebration of the World Isese Day in the State. A statement signed by the Chairman, Traditional Worshippers Association, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Adefabi Dasola Fadiran and the State Secretary, Dr.Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde in Ibadan […]Continue Reading
Activities marking the new Islamic year, 1443AH by the National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations, NACOMYO, Ogun Chapter have commenced with a youth procession. At the event, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Sheikh Saadullahi Bamigbola felicitated Muslims and prayed for continued progress in Ogun State under Governor Dapo Abiodun. Also, the Chairman, Hijrah Planning Continue Reading
Muslim faithful have been implored to rededicate themselves to Allah (SWT) by emulating the holy virtues of Prophet Mohammed. S.A to Oyo state Governor on Islamic affairs, Imam Abdulrasheed Abdulazeez gave the admonition in a congratulatory message to the faithful on the occasion of Hijrah 1443 A.H. Imam Abdulazeez, who rejoiced with Muslims in Oyo […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has rejoiced with the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and beyond on witnessing the first day of the Muharram 1443. The governor urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of patience and endurance demonstrated by Prophet Mohammed (S. A. W) when he migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 […]Continue Reading
A Muslim cleric, Sheikh Muyeedeen Ayede says restructuring is not the solution to Nigeria’s problem but re-orientation of its citizens. He stated this at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan at the 1443 Hijrah Grand Rally organised by the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter. Sheikh Ayede Continue Reading
Oyo state government has declared Tuesday,10/8/2021 as public holiday to commemorate the new Islamic calender year, 1st muharram (Hijrah) 1443 AH. This is contained in a circular letter signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun. According to the circular; Governor Seyi Makinde enjoined all to use the occasion to pray […]Continue Reading
President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has described the former General Overseer of the Foursquare Church, Dr Wilson Badejo,as a forthright individual who served God with all his might. In a condolence message made available by his Media Office, the PFN President described the news of Badejo’s death as […]Continue Reading
The death of the former General overseer of foursquare gospel church, Nigeria, Reverend Dr Wilson Badejo has been announced. According to the statement by the national secretary of the church, Revd Yomi Oyinloye, the late reputable leader of the church between the year 1999 to 2009, passed on yesterday after a brief illness. Reverend Wilson […]Continue Reading
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has reiterated its call on the Federal government to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1443 A.H, as a public holiday. This is contained in a statement in Abuja by the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun to commemorate the new Islamic year. He […]Continue Reading
The Pentecostal Fellowship of of Nigeria, PFN, Oyo State chapter has organized prayers for the peace and unity of the Nation. The interdenominational prayer movement for national repentance, revival and recovery was held at Maranathan Chapel, Zion Cathedral, Iwo-Road Ibadan. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the National President PFN. Prophet Isa EL BuBa enjoined Continue Reading
An Islamic organisation, The Companion has distributed one million Naira as Zakat to 11 beneficiaries from Oyo State. At the event held in Ibadan, Alhaji Nuraeni Zakariyyahu who is Oyo District’s Amir of The Companion, an association of Muslim men in Business and Profession said the Zakat distribution which is an annual programme of the […]Continue Reading
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, has felicitated with the Muslims in the University and other Nigerians on this year’s Eid-el- Kabir celebration.In a statement signed by the University’s Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, the Acting Vice-Chancellor lauded the Muslims in the University for Continue Reading