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Eid-el-Fitr: Ogun Govt Enforces Strict Lockdown

By Web News May 25, 2020 15 0

In a bid to control the spread of COVID-19 in Ogun state, Muslim faithful were unable to gather at the Eid ground yesterday to perform the usual two Rakah prayer. The roads in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital were deserted with the presence of security men and women enforcing the lockdown. Only few vehicles on […]Read More...

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Oyo Muslims Comply with Home Observance of Eid-el-Fitri Prayer

By Web News May 24, 2020 20 0

Following the directive of the President, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa ad Abubakar that Eid-el- Fitri prayer should be held at individual home, the compliance with the directive was high in Ibadan as most Muslim faithful observed the prayers in their various homes. Our correspondent, who visited […]Read More...

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Eid-el-Fitr: President Buhari Felicitates with Nigerians

By Web News May 24, 2020 22 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims to keep their spirits high, in spite of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has placed a heavy toll on the people’s spiritual, and socio-economic lives. In his Sallah message to Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, the President notes that for the first time in recent years, the pandemic has […]Read More...

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Eid-el-Fitri: Muslim Media Practitioners Urge Faithful to be Cautious

By Web News May 23, 2020 16 0

Muslims have been urged to celebrate this year’s Eidul-Fitri with caution amidst the coronavirus pandemic.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi.  Alhaji Fasasi enjoined the faithful to be vigilant and celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting with moderation while Read More...

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Sultan Declares Sunday, May 24 as Eid-el-Fitri

By Web News May 23, 2020 22 0

The President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that the Ramadan fast would continue Saturday. In a statement by the Chairman of Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of Sultanate Council in Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, on Friday says this was followed by the report […]Read More...

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Gov. Akeredolu Reopens Markets for Eid-el-Fitri Shopping

By Web News May 23, 2020 22 0

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the reopening of major and community markets throughout Ondo State for Saturday, May 22nd  The approval, which subsists only for that Saturday is to enable Muslim faithful in the state engage in shopping for the Eid-il-Fitri festivities. The Governor, however, maintained that the earlier order restricting business and market Read More...

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Ramadan: Gov. Makinde Congratulates Muslims

By Web News May 23, 2020 12 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the state on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says Governor Makinde regretted that Muslims in the state and across the country could not observe Eid-el-Fitri prayer this year the usual way. Read More...

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Eidul-Fitri Celebration amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

By Web News May 22, 2020 22 0

For almost a month now, Muslims all over the world have embarked on Ramadan fasting. The end of the spiritual exercise is marked with Eidul-Fitri celebration which is preceded with 2 Rakaat prayer which is observed in the morning with a large congregation at open grounds.  In this report, Ridwan Fasasi examines observance of Eidul-Fitri […]Read More...

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Alhaji Ajani Bello Charges Muslims on Ethical Practices

By Web News May 22, 2020 16 0

Muslim faithful have been told to adhere strictly to ethical practices at all times. Prominent Islamic preacher, Alhaji Muhideen Ajani Bello stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. Alhaji Bello stressed that Muslims must be of Good conduct at all as they witness the end of the Ramadan fast. Alhaji Bello noted […]Read More...

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MUSWEN Urges Southwest Muslims to Observe Eid-Fitri Prayer at Home

By Web News May 21, 2020 37 0

Muslims in the Southwest have been urged to plan to observe the Eid Fitri prayer that marks the end of Ramadan at home. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Executive  Secretary,  Muslim Ummah of Southwest Nigeria,  MUSWEN, Professor Muslih Yahya. Professor Yahya said since the possibility of relaxing the suspension of religious […]Read More...