The Nigerian Muslim community has strongly condemned the circulation of a fabricated story linking the sacred Ihram garment to fetish practices, demanding the immediate prosecution of one Akamara and his alleged accomplices behind the viral misinformation. The controversy erupted after Akamara, through a video widely circulated on social media, falsely alleged that the white garment
As Dr. Akinwumi Adesina prepares to hand over the reins at the African Development Bank (AfDB), the spotlight has shifted from celebrating his achievements to a more critical question: can the economic diplomacy legacy he so meticulously built survive without him? Few leaders have left as profound an imprint on a continental institution as Adesina
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has once again raised concerns over the resurgence and regrouping of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists within the Lake Chad region and parts of Sambisa Forest, particularly around the Mandara Hills. The governor voiced his concerns in Maiduguri during a high-level visit by
A young Malian man identified as Aboubakar has been brutally murdered in a suspected hate-driven attack inside a mosque in southern France, sparking widespread condemnation and a renewed debate over Islamophobia in the country. The shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Khadidja Mosque located in La Grand-Combe, a quiet town
Professor John Tyavbee Ajai of Taraba State University has called on President BolaTinubu to urgently reconsider Nigeria’s participation in the ECOWAS Transhumance Protocol and to expedite the enactment of a national law banning open grazing. In an open letter dated September 24, 2024, Ajai warned that the current approach to livestock mobility is exacerbating insecurity,
In a dramatic turn of events, popular Yoruba radio presenter, Mr. Ibrahim Adesola, widely known as “Akamara,” has formally withdrawn his earlier claims linking the sacred Hajj garment (Ihram) to fetish practices. The veteran broadcaster made the admission during an emergency reconciliation meeting convened by Sheikh Iskeel Lawal Sugar, the Wakeelul Muslimeen of Yorubaland, Edo,
As the sacred obligation of Hajj continues to beckon millions of devout Muslims across the globe, Nigeria remains one of the largest contributors to the annual pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, behind the scenes of this profound spiritual journey lies a complex web of financial, administrative, and logistical undertakings—one that demands innovation
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has faulted the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) over what it described as excessive and unexplained electricity charges amounting to over N89 million, a situation which has sparked fresh concerns about the sustainability of its critical research operations. The institute’s management disclosed that between August and December 2024
Health professionals across Nigeria are advocating for a shift in the country’s immunisation strategy, calling on the Federal Government to implement reward-based policies that encourage parents to fully vaccinate their children rather than relying on coercive approaches that may worsen vaccine hesitancy. Speaking during the ongoing World Immunisation Week, observed globally from April 24 to
Medical professionals have called on expectant fathers across Nigeria to prioritise financial preparedness ahead of their wives’ delivery, warning that failure to do so significantly increases the risk of avoidable maternal deaths. The advice follows a series of reports highlighting how a lack of financial readiness has led to complications—and in some tragic cases, fatalities—during
