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Hijrah 1445A.H: MMPN demands holiday for Islamic New Year
By Nafiu Busari For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has reiterated its call on the Federal and State governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1445 A.H, as a public holiday. In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN,…
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Oyo MMPN Inaugurates New Executives
… awards Members , Branch for Outstanding Performance The Muslim Media Practitioners Of Nigeria, MMPN, ,Oyo State Chapter has inaugurated new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years .The event which was held at the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Central Mosque lbadan, marked the third Annual Conference of…
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MMPN Condemns Owo Attack, Calls on Police to Bring Culprits to Book
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has called on the police and other security agencies to fish out the perpetrators behind the gruesome attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. This is contained in a communique issued in Ibadan by the Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of…
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Eid-el-Fitr : MMPN celebrates with Nigerians
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has felicitated with Muslims on the successful completion of this year’s 30-day Ramadan fast and urged them to let the lessons learnt during the period continue to reflect in them. In an Eid-el Fitr message by the National President of the association, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the lessons of…
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MMPN Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace as Ramadan Begins
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…
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MMPN Hails Police over Approval of Hijab
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has lauded the approval of hijab as part of dress codes for female police officers . This is contained in a communique issued in Ibadan by the Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of the monthly meeting of the Association held at FRCN, Ibadan…
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Shelve Idea of Fuel Subsidy Removal Totally – MMPN Advises FG
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has called on the Federal Government to shelve totally the idea of fuel subsidy removal in the interest of the impoverished masses. This is contained in a communique issued in Ibadan by the Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of the monthly meeting of the Association held…
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MMPN Urges Federal Government To Reduce Cost Of Governance
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of governance at all levels by 70 per cent to save money to embark on developmental projects. This is contained in a communique by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi at the end of the monthly meeting of the Association…
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MMPN Condoles Aare Musulumi over Death of Wife
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has condoled the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola, over the passage of one of his wives, Alhaja Alimat Akinola. This is contained in a condolence message in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi described the death of Alhaja Akinola as shocking but…
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Maolud: MMPN Preaches Peaceful Coexistence
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…
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Muslim Media Practitioners Demand National Holiday For Islamic New Year
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…
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MMPN Decries Attack On Amuludun FM
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, has condemned in a strong terms the attack by some hoodlums on Radio Nigeria’s Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan. This is contained in a statement issued in Ibadan by MMPN Chairman, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi noted that though preliminary investigations indicated that the attack was not direct to the…
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Eid-Kabir: MMPN Calls On Government To Address Worsening Security
Nigerian leaders have been charged to do more to address the worsening security situation in the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi . Alhaji Fasasi said it is hightime that the Federal government in particular adopted urgent and pragmatic security…
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Agidigbo FM Chairman Charges MMPN To React More On National Issues
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria , MMPN has been charged to be more alive to its responsibilities through regular reactions to current issues to bring desired changes. The Chairman , Agidigbo FM, Ibadan, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamsat made the call while playing host to executives and members of MMPN, Oyo State Chapter that paid a courtesy visit…
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MMPN Mourns Passage Of Guardian Photojournalist
The death of Alhaji Najeem Raheem, a photo journalist with Guardian Newspaper has been described as a great loss to journalism profession. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by the Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi said the demise of Alhaji Raheem has left a vacuum especially…
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Insecurity: MMPN Tasks FG on Proactive Mechanism
Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN wants as a matter of urgency the Federal Government to address the security challenges that are threatening the unity of the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi in commemoration of this year’s Eidul-Fitri. Alhaji Fasasi noted that the…
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Islamic Cleric Charges Nigerians On Unity
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.…
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Ramadan: MMPN Urge Muslims to Adhere to Covid-19 Protocols During Fasting
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…
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Eidul-Kabir: Oyo MMPN Chairman Charges Muslims in on Peaceful Co-existence
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eidul-Kabir, the privileged ones have been enjoined to extend their financial gesture to others who are struggling to survive the economic challenges caused by Covid-19 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 said in the spirit…
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Eid-el-Maolud: MMPN Calls for Peaceful Coexistence
As Muslims join in marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad, they have been urged to continue to live with others peacefully. This was 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…
