Adeniji Kazeem, former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, has been elected as the new National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN), a prominent Islamic organization focused on education and social development. The election, held during the society’s national conference, also saw the emergence of Ibrahim Yusuf, Yasin, and others as part
In a show of world-class hospitality and logistical prowess, the management of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah has pulled out all the stops to welcome this year’s influx of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, ensuring their arrival and departure experiences are nothing short of exceptional. As the main gateway to the holy city of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as a critical force in the moral and intellectual development of the country, reaffirming the role of the Islamic organisation in shaping responsible citizens and promoting national progress. This commendation was delivered during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Society, held on Friday, April
In a moment that has left the global Catholic community and the international political stage in mourning, Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at the age of 88. The announcement came early Monday morning, following a prolonged period of ill health which
In preparation for the 2025 pilgrimage, the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Board has appointed Prince Adebayo Apelogun, National President of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), as the Amirul Hajj. He will lead a 14-member ad-hoc welfare committee tasked with ensuring the safety and comfort of pilgrims
A recent statement by a prominent Islamic cleric, Ibrahim Jalingo, has ignited a fierce debate within the Muslim community and beyond. Jalingo, who serves as the National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, has publicly endorsed the death penalty for individuals who renounce Islam, citing Islamic scripture as justification. This stance has drawn both fervent
The Saudi Arabian government has announced a temporary suspension of visa issuance to citizens from 14 countries — including Nigeria — as part of measures to ensure better safety, coordination, and compliance ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The suspension, which affects Umrah, business, and visit visas, will remain in place until the conclusion of
In a recent development that has sparked debate across Nigeria, a committee of the United States House of Representatives convened to hear testimonies from Nigerian religious representatives claiming persecution. According to reports obtained, the April 4th hearing centered on allegations that the Nigerian government is complicit in religious violence targeting specific faith communities.Sources familiar with
By Shakirudeen Bankole An accident victim,.identified as Mr. Abiodun Oso, was rescued at the brink of death by the Medical Emergency Committee of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society NASFAT, earlier this morning, during the organisation’s annual Laylatul Qodr Programme at Km 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State. Kiin Media gathered that the man, who appeared in his
By Shittu Amidat Opeyemi The NASFAT Islamic Center at Km 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State, was a Mekkah of sort, as Muslims, in their thousands, flocked the place to observe this year’s Laylatul Qodr Programme. Annually, the members of the leading Socio-religious Islamic Organisation, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society, converged at Asese, to engage in intense spiritual
