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IPOB Warning: Pastor Kumuyi Cancels Aba Crusade

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The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has cancelled his planned crusade in Aba, Abia State. Chairman of the crusade’s organising team, Pastor James Akpofure, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday. In the statement titled, “Celebrating One Continue Reading

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Deborah Samuel: Killing unislamic, barbaric- NACOMYO

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National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO has joined others to condemn the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State for an alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by NACOMYO National President,  Sani Suleiman- Maigoro and the Secretary General,  Mas’ud Akintola, it decries the jungle justice describing it as Continue Reading

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Eid-El-Fitr: Oyo State Mineral Development Agency Felicitates Muslims

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Oyo State Mineral Development Agency has felicitated general Muslims in the state on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan. In an Eid-el-Fitr message by the Director-General of the Agency, Mr Oladimeji Oladapo said the lessons of self-restraint, sacrifice, charity, fear of Allah, devotion, and love of mankind imbibed during the period must continue all Continue Reading

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2023: FG must not interfere with INEC – Most Rev. Okubadejo

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The need for federal government of Nigeria to address the numerous socio-economic challenges confronting the nation forms the focal point of the charge by the Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese of the Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend, Dr Segun Okubadejo at the 8th Synod of the diocese. The Most Reverend Okubadejo lamented the high […]Continue Reading

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Embrace unity, eschew rancor – Agbotomokekere, Eleshinmeta Advises Muslims

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Muslim faithful in Ibadan on Monday converged on various Eid Prayer Grounds to offer supplications to Allah as the Ramadan fast ended. Our correspondent who monitored the situation reports that some of the worshipers who were gorgeously dressed arrived their prayer grounds with their relations while also taking along their prayer mats. Addressing the worshipers at the […]Continue Reading

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Be guided by the fear of Allah always – Oyetola charges Muslims

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Muslims should continue to live in line with the teachings of Ramadan so as to be worthy of Aljanat. Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in his words to the congregation at the Osogbo Central Eid praying ground, Osogbo. Governor Oyetola who urged faithful to be guided with the fear of Allah appreciated God for […]Continue Reading

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Live an exemplary life to inspire the younger generation – Prof. Olagoke

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As Muslims all over the country celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, the spiritual head, Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide, Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke has urged parents to ensure proper upbringing of their wards as a way to address the current insecurity challenges in the country.  Professor Olagoke in a Sallah message to felicitate Muslims on the successful completion Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Fitri: Remain tolerant, disciplined, understanding to aid national advancement – Owoeye

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Muslims are urged to sustain the lessons of the holy month for a better nation. The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye who stated this in a statement by his media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi to commemorate the end of Ramadan, also called on Muslims to allow the lessons learnt during […]Continue Reading

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   Eid-el-Fitri: OYO NOA Felicitates Faithful

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Oyo State Director, NOA, Mr Kayode Odedokun has felicitated the Muslim faithful at the end of Ramadan. The Director, in a message made available to the press in the State, said Nigerians should look beyond fasting as self-abstinence from the consumables but begin to uphold the teachings inherent in the occasion which is the purity […]Continue Reading

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Sustain lessons learnt during Ramadan – Islamic Scholar

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The essence of fasting during the month of Ramadan is to attain piety and ensure righteousness. An Islamic Scholar, Dr Hadi Tiamiyu stated this in Ibadan during the Eid prayer organised by Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, MSSN, Oyo Area unit. The Islamic Scholar reiterated the need for Muslims to sustain the lessons learnt during […]Continue Reading

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Eid-el-Fitri: Pray for the peace of Nigeria in this season – Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the Muslims in the state to take advantage of Eid-el-Fitri Celebration to pray for peace in the country. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun noted that challenges confronting the country were enormous, urging Muslims to celebrate with moderation and extend […]Continue Reading

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Reading, memorising the Quran helps deepen one’s faith – Dr Bello

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Muslims have been enjoined to promote the culture of regular reading of the Quran so as to deepen their knowledge in Islam. A scholar of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Dr Ridwan Bello gave...Continue Reading

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Ramadan lecture: Don Charges Muslim Youths on Creativity

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Muslim youths have been urged to think outside the box and be creative in order to make headway. This was the submission of the guest lecturer,  Professor Ayo Hammed of the Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan while speaking on the topic,” Muslim Youths in a Depressed Economy: How not to be Cognitively […]Continue Reading

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MMPN Lecture: Politics should not be about material acquisition – Prof. Sabit Olagoke

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The need for Muslims to reunite, promote morality, as well as participate in the 2023 elections formed the bases of Muslim Media Practitioners’ Ramadan lecture in Oyo state. The Ramadan lecture delivered by the Founder, Shafaudeen in Islam, Professor Sabit Olagoke was held at the NUJ chapel hall of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS. […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Cautions Christians against Shortcuts to Wealth

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Senior Evangelist Oluwafemi Oduse of Celestial Church of Christ, Orísun Iye Parish, New Garage, Ibadan says Christians should not allow worldly materials to make them miss eternal life.  Senior Evangelist Oduse said this while delivering the Palm Sunday sermon at Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Wonderful Parish, Alexander, Àpáta, Ibadan. According to the Continue Reading

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Humility, the hallmark of Christlikeness – Cleric

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A priest at Saint Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, The Reverend Samuel Aina has advised Christians to emulate the humility of Jesus Christ which he exhibited during his lifetime.The Reverend Aina gave the advice in a sermon during the Palm Sunday service held in the church.He explained that Jesus Christ throughout his lifetime preached humility and […]Continue Reading

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Don’t let Ramadan deter you from getting your Covid-19 jabs – Islamic Scholars

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Muslims should not let Ramadan fast prevent them from getting a Covid-19 jab. This was the submission of Islamic scholars at a stakeholders meeting in Ibadan on Ramadan and Vaccination organized by Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board in collaboration with with Breakthrough Action Nigeria. According to Sheikh Salaudeen Busairy, islamic scholars have agreed that taking […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan: Shun Sinful Acts- Cleric Tells Muslims

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As Ramadan enters the seventh day, the Chief Imam Ataqwa mosque, Awotan, Ibadan Ustadh Isiaq Abdulhameed wants muslims to move closer to Allah by increasing all prescribed acts of worship. He stated this during a jumat service held in Ibadan. The cleric enjoined muslims to imbibe the acts of almsgiving and feeding the poor to […]Continue Reading

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Ramadan Lecture: Economic, political factors fuel ritual killings – Don

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Economic and political power are factors contributing to rituals killings in the country. A lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ibadan, Dr Akeula Adams stated at the National Prayers and Ramadan lecture organized by the National Orientation Agency, Ibadan with the theme Ritual Killings Phenomenon: Myths and Fallacies. Dr Adams Continue Reading

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Integrity is Key to Credible Election in Nigeria – Sheikh Mohammed Usman

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Integrity is a vital prerequisite for a credible election come 2023. A foremost Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Usman, popularly known as Sonnu-Sheu stated this while delivering the 4th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Oyo state with the topic “Roles of Citizens Toward the 2023 General Elections at the commission’s Continue Reading

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Catholic Bishop Congratulates Muslim faithful on Ramadan

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Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Reverend Emmanuel Badejo has felicitated with the muslim faithful nationwide following the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fast. In a statement made available in Oyo town, Bishop Badejo and the Diocese’s Director of Interreligious Dialogue, Reverend Father Moses Alaba emphasized that muslims and christians must not Continue Reading

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Olubadan calls on Muslims to show love, care during Ramadan

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With the commencement of the annual Ramadan Fast, Muslims have been called upon to be genuine and sincere in their worship of the Almighty Allah through their fasting and prayers by ensuring that whatever they consider incongruous to the solemn season is done away with permanently. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade […]Continue Reading

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Adeduntan Preaches Love, Sacrifice as Ramadan Begins

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Oyo State Governorship Hopeful, Dr Azeez Adeduntan has preached love, tolerance, and sacrifice as he felicitated with Muslim faithful in the state and the country on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan fast. In a statement in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Dr Adeduntan said Ramadan is a blessed month and urged Muslims to use the period […]Continue Reading

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MMPN Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace as Ramadan Begins

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Muslims have been enjoined to dedicate the month of Ramadan to prayers to Allah to enable the country to surmount the security challenges facing the people. This is contained in a  statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan […]Continue Reading

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Live right, for you will give account before God – Sheik Ajani-Bello

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Muslims have been admonished to accord due regard to the sanctity of life and always remember that every soul will gather for stewardship on the day of reckoning. A renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani-Bello gave the advice during the 2nd Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Memorial Ramadan Lecture at the Ishaq Ajimobi Central Mosque, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading