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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. 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

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Promote Peace, Not Violence- Peller Urges Journalists

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A member, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Shina Peller, has urged Nigerian journalists to intensify efforts at promoting peace and correcting societal ills in the country.Hon. Peller stated this while having iftar with some journalists in IbadanIn a remarks, Hon. Peller emphasized the need Continue Reading

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Many religious conflicts are less about God – Don

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A lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Ibadan, Professor Afis Oladosu says majority of struggles branded as religious are less about God but for selfish interest. Professor Oladosu, who is also the Dean Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, stated this at the Trenchard Hall while delivering the 489th Inaugural lecture […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Osun Speaker Admonishes Muslims to Pray for Peace

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The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly Mr. Timothy Owoeye has admonished Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to pray for the peace and unity of the country.  The Speaker in a statement by his Media aide, Kunle Alabi congratulates Muslim faithful for the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan saying it should also […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Gov. Makinde Congratulates Muslims

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated Muslims in the state, Nigeria and across the world, on the commencement of the 2021 Ramadan fasting. The governor also urged Islamic faithful to pray relentlessly for the peace and development of the country during the fasting period. He specifically asked the Almighty Allah (SWT) to show […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: MMPN Urge Muslims to Adhere to Covid-19 Protocols During Fasting

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As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts all over the world to begin Ramadan fasting, they have been urged to be moderate and follow Covid-19 protocols while fasting and engaging in other spiritual activities.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Continue Reading

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Significance Of Ramadan

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims globally.Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam while others among which are faith (shahada), prayer (salat), alms giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (Hajj).Ramadan is the most significant month in the Islamic calendar […]Continue Reading

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RAMADAN: Look Out For Moon From Monday, Sultan Tells Muslim Ummah

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday.Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, […]Continue Reading

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Easter Monday: Ibadan Experiences Low Turnout of Funseekers

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Few worship and recreation centres in Ibadan this morning opened as a result of the public holiday earlier declared to mark this year’s Easter Monday. Easter Monday is observed in the Christian faith to commemorate the meeting of Jesus on the galilee after his resurrection. Our correspondent who monitored the situation in Ibadan reports that […]Continue Reading

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Exhibit Love, Sacrifice Like Jesus- Gov. Akeredolu Urges Christians

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has urged Christians in the state and the country at large to imbibe the teaching of Jesus Christ on love and sacrifice.  In his Easter message to the people of the state, Governor Akeredolu stated that despite the challenges facing the state and the country, there is a great promise of hope […]Continue Reading

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CCII New Executive Holds Thanksgiving Service at Molete Baptist Church

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Special thanksgiving service amidst singing and dancing has been held at Molete Baptist Church, Challenge, Ibadan by family and well wishers of the newly elected executive members of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII. In company of the CCII President General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga was his predecessor, Chief Yemi Soladoye and other eminent personalities […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria will rise above its challenges – Reverend Edward Alabi

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Easter services are ongoing in churches to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after three days in the grave. At Molete Baptist Church, Ibadan, the resurrection service was marked by special renditions and prayers as believers adorned in colourful attires engage in dancing and rejoicing. In his sermon, entitled Efficacy of the Blood of Jesus, […]Continue Reading

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Osun Speaker Tasks Nigerians on Prayer for Peace

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The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has urged Christians to explore the spiritual opportunity derived from Easter to pray for the peace. The Speaker in a statement by his Media Secretary, Kunle Alabi while congratulating Christians on successfully going through the 40 day Lenten period which climaxed with the celebration of Easter, […]Continue Reading

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Reminisce on Christ Greatest Sacrifice, Oyo Speaker Charges Christians

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin says Easter is the time to remember the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ and his unconditional love for humanity. The Speaker therefore called on Nigerians and indeed Christians to renew their faith in God through Jesus Christ so that his death and resurrection would not […]Continue Reading

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Christians Mark Easter Sunday in High Spirit

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Christian worshipers in Ibadan were in high spirit celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ as Easter Sunday is marked worldwide.  Our correspondent who monitored the situation at Agbowo, Mokola, Ojoo, Dugbe, Apata and Iwo Road, reports that the worshippers were in various churches to mark the all-important event in the Christian calendar.  At the Methodist Continue Reading

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Let’s us remain optimistic about current situation in Nigeria – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to embrace peace, love and unity as the world celebrates Easter. In his Easter message, Governor Abiodun urged Nigerians to avail themselves of what the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizes and live in peace. Governor Abiodun, who noted that Nigeria […]Continue Reading

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Easter: CAN Admonishes Nigerians, Preaches Hope

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has encouraged Nigerians to be hopeful as God will put a stop to kidnappings, killings among other social vices in the country. In an Easter message, titled ‘Rejoice in Hope: All shall be well’, CAN advises Nigerians to exercise patience in troubled times and continue in fervent prayers. The […]Continue Reading

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Easter: Gov. Makinde Tasks Christians on Fidelity to Jesus

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated with Christians in the state and around the world on the occasion of the 2021 Easter celebration. The governor also called on Christians in the spirit of the season to continue to be their brother’s keepers and to forgive others. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, […]Continue Reading

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Good Friday: PFN Urges Christians to Intensify Prayer For Nigeria

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Worried by the growing insecurity in the country, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has called on Christians across the nation to be more vigilant and pray more for Nigeria before, during and after the Easter Celebrations. In a statement in Ibadan, PFN President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, said it had become imperative for the […]Continue Reading

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Low Turnout at Worship Centres Marks Good Friday in Parts of Ibadan

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Worship centers in Ibadan recorded low turnout as Good Friday is observed across the world. Good Friday is observed by Christians to acknowledge the trial, suffering, crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christian adherents commemorate the day by acting the out the event through carrying of the cross and accepting to be beating a […]Continue Reading

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Good Friday: Let us serve God, humanity through sacrificial love – Clergy

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The minister in charge of Molete Baptist Church, Challenge Ibadan,The Reverend Edward Alabi has asked Christians to rededicate their lives to the service of God and humanity through sacrifice and love. The Rev. Alabi was of the opinion that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was not a pleasant experience as charges against him, including mingling […]Continue Reading

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President Buhari Rejoices with Nigerians on Easter Celebration

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President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration. The President’s felicitation is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina,  He recalls that a year ago, celebrations were somewhat subdued, as the nation battled the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. President Buhari […]Continue Reading

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Clerics Urges Christians to Imbibe Lessons of Lenten Season

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As today commemorates Good Friday and the end of Lenten season which goes along with the forty days fast in Christendom, Christian faithful have been advised to allow the lessons they learnt during the period to always reflect in their daily lives. This formed the focal points of a cross section of clerics in Ado-Ekiti […]Continue Reading