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Nigeria Baptist Convention Gets New President

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A new president for the Nigeria Baptist Convention Rev Israel Akanji has assumed office .The event which brought together members,friend and family of the church was held at Baptist building, one bola ,Ibadan.The event also witnessed the assumption into office of the Director of medical and Continue Reading

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Prayers are needed to move Nigeria to greatness – Cleric

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Following the myriads of crises bedeviling Nigeria, there is the need for both Muslim faithful and Christians to come together to intensify prayers that would usher Nigeria into greatness. The cleric in charge of Christ Apostolic Church, C.A.C. Moga, Akanran, Pastor Olu Oluwaniyi stated this while speaking to Radio Nigeria following today’s service. Pastor Oluwaniyi […]Continue Reading

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Address the issues facing this country – Most Rev. Okubadejo

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The federal government has been called upon to come up with a national summit to address issues confronting the country. The Diocesan Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo made the call while delivering the Bishop’s Charge of the second session of the Eighth Synod of the diocese. According to   the […]Continue Reading

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Don’t give up on national challenges – Rt. Rev. Peter Oludipe

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Christians have been enjoined to remain undaunted as Nigeria continues to struggle with socioeconomic challenges. The Bishop of the Diocese Of Ijebu, The Right Reverend  Peter Oludipe said this during a sermon with the topic ; ”Doing the impossible”, at the opening service of the second session of the Eight Synod of the Diocese of Ibadan […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Urges Muslims to Uphold tenets of Ramadan

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As Muslims all over the world celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Ogun State Governor, Prince  Dapo Abiodun, has urged the faithful to uphold the lessons and tenets of Ramadan. In his Eld-el-fitri message, Governor Abiodun called on the Muslim faithful to continue to promote unity and harmony that formed the basis […]Continue Reading

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Faithful on Life after Ramadan

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Ramadan in Islamic calendar has come and gone but the acts of fasting and praying must continue as a way of life for faithful. This was the admonition of Muslims as they commemorated this year’s Eid El Fitri which signifies end of Ramadan Radio Nigeria Correspondent John Ebiofini, who covered the celebration in some Eid […]Continue Reading

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‘Don’t forget lessons of Ramadan’, Oyetola implores Muslims

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As Muslims in Osun join their counterparts across the world to mark the 1442 AH Eid-el-Fitri celebration, the state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has urged them not to forget the significance and lessons of the just concluded month of Ramadan.  Governor Oyetola stated this in his Sallah Message to congratulate the Muslim Ummah on the successful […]Continue Reading

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Eid El Fitri: Clerics Task Faithful on Essence of Maintaining Virtue

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Muslim faithful in Ibadan this morning converged on their various prayer ground to offer prayers making the end of the 2021 Ramadan fasting At the Muslim Association of Nigeria prayer ground, Joyce B Road, the worshipers were clad in different attires looking radiant. The worshippers who were led in Islamic songs of appreciation also offered […]Continue Reading

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NACOMYO Enjoins Muslims to Maximize Gains of Ramadan

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Muslims have been enjoined to maximise the gains of Ramadan by remaining steadfast in  piety  throughout the year. This is contained in a statement  in Ibadan by Coordinator, National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations,(NACOMYO) Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi NACOMYO noted that since heavens did not fall when the believers demonstrated some level of devotions Continue Reading

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Cleric Calls for Repentance, Cautions Agitators for Secession

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Muslims have been told to continue to seek forgiveness from Allah in order to overcome the challenges facing country. An Islamic Scholar, Taiwo Abdul Rahman gave the admonition in Ibadan while leading the two rakaah prayer of Eidul fitri of Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN,  Oyo State area unit . Ustaz Abdul Rahman explained […]Continue Reading

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Olaniyan, Agbotomokekere, Arapaja, Others Observe Eid-El-Fitri Prayers In Ibadan

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The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji and Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakr Agbotomokekere were among prominent personalities who observed the Eld-Fitri prayer in the town on Wednesday. It was gathered that the Eid-el-Fitri prayer which was held at Ibadan Eid prayer […]Continue Reading

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Osun Government Shuts Down Central Mosque Over Imam Installation Dispute

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The Osun State Government has shut down Inisha Town Central Mosque in Odo-Otin Local Government Area over the crisis surrounding the installation of a new Chief Imam.  The state government noted it has banned all activities and any central congregation at the Mosque for Eid prayers.  According report from the community, a traditional chief, Eesa […]Continue Reading

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Remain steadfast and submissive to Allah’s will always – Sheik Ajani-Bello

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Muslims have been admonished to always remain submissive and obedient to Allah’s injunctions in all conditions to overcome socioeconomic challenges facing humanity. A reknowned Islamic cleric, Sheik Muhydeen Ajani-Bello gave the admonition while delivering the 2021 Annual Ramadan Lecture organised by Awotan Central Mosque in collaboration with the Ansarudeen Society, Continue Reading

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Mothers ought to be role models – Rev. Alabi

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As mother’s day is being celebrated, mothers have advised to be good role models to their children and to the society in general. Delivering a sermon at Molete Baptist Church,Ibadan The Reverend Edward Alabi said mothers should manifest good virtues to their families and the society at large. The priest who explained that mothers had […]Continue Reading

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Catholic Church Suspends Father Mbaka

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The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has suspended Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka from church activities for one month due to the priest’s engagement in political matters as against his theological calling. Mbaka was asked to proceed on suspension with effect from May 3 after being summoned by the diocesan bishop, Callistus Valentine Onaga. Bishop Onaga had […]Continue Reading

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Osun NUJ To Hold Ramadan Lecture On Thursday

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The 2021 edition of the annual Ramadan lecture of the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ holds on Thursday 6th of May at the NUJ Press Center along Iwo Road, Osogbo. A statement by the chairman of the planning committee, Alhaji Moshood Suleiman and the Secretary, Ustaz Abdulraheem Adekilekun indicated that […]Continue Reading

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Islamic Cleric Harps On Moral Rebirth For Societal Reformation

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The rector of the newly established Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Dr Taofeeq Abdulhameed has identified moral rebirth as essential for societal reformation.  He stated this at an annual Ramadan Lecture/ Appeal Fund for the School Mosque organised by Muslim Old Students Association, Lagelu Grammar School, Agugu, Ibadan held at the school hall. Dr Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Oyo NSCDC Holds Lecture on Imperative of Retirement Plan

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Civil servants have been urged to cultivate the habit of savings while still in active service in order to enjoy life in retirement.  A guest lecturer, Mr. Ganiyu Abideen stated this during a Ramadan lecture organized by Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command entitled: “Planning towards Retirement”. Mr Abideen said gone […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Let’s help the vulnerable in the society – Cleric

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Muslims have been advised to cultivate act of giving to help the vulnerable in the society, live above board and spend their wealth to propagate Islam. The guest speaker at this year’s Gold FM Ramadan lecture organised at the broadcasting house, the chief imam of Federal Polytechnic Ede, Doctor Taofik Abdulhammed gave the advice. Represented […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Cleric Calls for Enforcement of Relevant Laws over Insecurity

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An Islamic missionary, Mr Olusola Ogunkanmi wants Government at all levels to enforce relevant laws and pool resources towards addressing the growing challenges of insecurity in the country. Mr Ogunkanmi, who stated this while delivering the 2021 Ramadan lecture organised by Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta also called for more efforts to boost morale and […]Continue Reading

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Pool Resources To Address Nation’s Challenges- Cleric Tasks Government

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An Islamic missionary, Mr Olusola Ogunkanmi wants Government at all levels to enforce relevant laws and pool resources towards addressing the growing challenges of insecurity in the country.Mr Ogunkanmi who stated this while delivering the 2021 Ramadan lecture organised by Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta also called for more efforts to boost moral and patriotic […]Continue Reading

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Islamic Cleric Charges Nigerians On Unity

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Nigerians have been advised to cement the unity of the nation through cooperation and tolerance for one another. An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Taofeeq Akeugbagold gave the advice while delivering the 2021 annual Ramadan lecture of the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS, Central Mosque, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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5 Winners Emerge At Ilyas Owonikoko Annual Quaran Competition

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Five candidates have emerged winners in the annual memorial quranic competition organized for late civil servant and businessman, Ilyas Owonikoko.The event held in Iseyin, was keenly contested earlier by 17 participants out of which 10 candidates emerged for the last round of the competition. The three of the five winners including Abdulrafiu Usamah, Walilulai Hamzat […]Continue Reading

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Be Faithful, Committed- Islamic Scholar Charges Religious Leaders

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Leadership is a position of responsibility which requires commitment and faithfulness.The Chief Imam of Odo Ona Elewe Muslim Community, Aminulai Areshingun, stated this at the installation ceremony of eight Muslim faithful held at Liberty Academy Secondary School, Ibadan.Imam Areshingun, who explained that the installation of the eight faithful was in recognition of their Continue Reading

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Islamic Scholar Charges Nigerians On Peaceful Co-existence

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An Ondo based renowned Islamic Scholar, Shiekh Abdulrafiu Ajiboye-Lagbaji has cautioned people against actions or agitations that can threaten corporate existence of Nigeria. Sheikh Lagbaji who gave the advice in Akure while delivering annual Ramadan Lecture of NASFAT Akure branch, said there were great benefits for Nigeria to remain as one country despite various Continue Reading