By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji Sometimes, you work in a place where you are a lone Muslim. You may not be the only Muslim in your workplace, but other Muslims are just Muslims by name, not by practice. They have zero connection with Islam. It can be tough for a true Muslim to be in this kind
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has welcomed its newly appointed Secretary, Mr. AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin. He officially resumed office on Wednesday, receiving a warm welcome from the heads of departments, units, and other staff members. Ajomagberin has pledged to make the Board a model of service delivery, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and staff
The House of Representatives has indicted the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion subsidy allocated for the 2024 Hajj exercise. This revelation follows an extensive investigation by an adhoc committee chaired by Sada Soli, representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency in Katsina State. The committee’s findings have exposed significant lapses
By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji Islam gives us a direct connection with God, Who has power over all things. He is the Creator of the heavens and earth. We have a deep relationship with Him. We need no intermediary or interpreter to talk to Him. He is closer to us than our jugular veins. His love brings
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and subsequent arraignment of a Port Harcourt-based religious leader following allegations of inappropriate conduct. According to information obtained that the cleric, identified only as Elijah, who serves as General Overseer of a new-generation church in the state capital, was taken into custody after digital evidence allegedly
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has confirmed that she will proceed with her planned visit to her constituency for the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations despite the state government’s recent ban on public rallies and gatherings. Addressing concerns over speculations suggesting a possible cancellation, the senator, through a statement released by her media team in
Muslims across Nigeria observed a significantly scaled-down Eid-el-Fitr celebration this year as the biting economic situation forced many families to abandon traditional festivities in favor of more modest gatherings.The celebration, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, was characterized by low turnout at prayer grounds, reduced vehicular traffic, and minimal fanfare as
The leading Socio-religious Islamic Organisation, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih (NASFAT), has joined the growing calls for justice over the recent massacre of travellers in Uromi, Edo State by local mobsters. In a statement by the National Public Relations Secretary of the organisation, Alhaji Shamsideen Owolabi Oseni, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike,.expressed deep shock, amd
The Chief Imam of the Goni Muktar Islamic Centre, Prof. Musa Tukur, has urged authorities to investigate the Edo massacre and cautioned Muslims against taking the law into their own hands. He made this statement during his sermon after the two rakaat prayers, emphasizing the importance of Eld el-fitir and life after Ramadan. Tukur also
Tears flowed freely yesterday in Uromi, Edo State, as members of the Hausa community gathered to bury 16 hunters who were lynched by a mob on Thursday after being mistakenly identified as kidnappers. The solemn burial ceremony, attended by the Ojuromi of Uromi, Anselm Aidenojie II, and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, marked a tragic
