A respected Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma, has sparked discussions within Christian circles by stating that those who invoke ‘Holy Ghost fire’ in prayers are not operating under the Spirit of Christ but rather the spirit of the antichrist. Fr. Oluoma emphasized that the phrase ‘Holy Ghost fire’ was never used for deliverance
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government. Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim faithful across the country for
The Nasrul-Lahi-Il-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has issued a directive emphasizing strict adherence to its established policies regarding the organization of Laylatul-Qadr programs. This comes in response to reports of certain branches planning individual events, which contravene the Society’s constitution. According to NASFAT’s policy, Laylatul-Qadr programs are to be centralized: Branches organizing separate Laylatul-Qadr events are in
The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has cautioned against attempts to disrupt the peace of the state amid the ongoing tussle over the emirate. He warned that those challenging his position are, in essence, opposing divine will, a move he says will not end well. In a voice message aired on Premier
The local organizing committee for the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, has released a detailed schedule of events spanning two weeks. The festivities, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, are set to take place from Monday, March 31, 2025, to Saturday, April 12, 2025. The
Story By Shakirudeen Bankole In a historic milestone, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), a leading global Islamic organization, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Multi-Billion-Naira Central Mosque to worshippers. Located at its headquarters on KM 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State, the mosque was inaugurated on Friday, March 21, 2025, following an initial commissioning ceremony on Sunday,
The Onikijipa family has issued a strong statement calling on stakeholders in the Ilorin Emirate to intervene and caution Sheikh Habibullahi Adam Al-Ilory, the Mudirul of Markaz Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Agege, Lagos, over his repeated attacks on the Grand Mufty of Ilorin, Sheikh Suleiman Faruq Onikijipa. In a statement released on
The Lekki Phase 1 Head Office of Alternative Bank became a hub of spiritual enlightenment as it hosted a well-attended Ramadan Tafsir and Iftar event. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the banking and religious sectors, with the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, delivering a captivating lecture on How to Be
Society Reflects on Its Journey from Nine Families in a Living Room to a Global Network of Over 360 Branches By Our CorrespondentMarch 22, 2025 Introduction As the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the society has used the occasion to retrace its historic journey, clarify lingering misconceptions about its origin, and reaffirm its
NBA Hall of Famer and global basketball icon Hakeem Olajuwon recently delivered an inspiring talk to the NASFAT Youth Wing in Houston, Texas, sharing deep insights on faith, discipline, leadership, and personal excellence. As part of NASFAT’s Ramadan activities, the event was designed to motivate young Muslims to integrate Islamic principles into their lives while
