The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board will today (Tuesday) begin medical screening and vaccination of the 2024 intending Hajj pilgrims. The board’s Secretary, Saheed Onipede, said this at the weekend, according to a statement on Monday. Onipede said the screening was designed to ascertain the health status of each pilgrim in fulfilment of the requirements for international travel. He …

A popular Gospel singer, Morenikeji Adeleke (well known as Egbin Orun) is dead. Her death was announced by her colleague, Esther Igbekele, in an Instagram post late Saturday. Igbekele, who posted with the username @estherigbekele, expressed sadness over the demise of the late singer whom she described as a “beautiful and kind-hearted woman” who was supportive of her. Igbekele recalled …

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos joined the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, urging Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens Addressing journalists after the prayers at the Eid Ground at the Dodan Barracks, the President said that the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, which is aimed at bringing prosperity to …

The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state on the successful completion of the fasting period in the holy month of Ramadan and the Eid el Fitr celebration. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Ighodalo said: “I want to use this opportunity …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has joined other faithful in their steadfast belief that Almighty Allah will listen to their supplications and meet their needs at this time. Obasa’s prayer came in his congratulatory message to Muslims for having the divine privilege from Allah to partake in the Ramadan. In a statement …

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has rejoiced with the Muslim Ummah in the country on the occasion of completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan. She enjoined Muslims to sustain the good deeds exhibited during the Holy Month. According to her, Ramadan is a period of reformation and the teachings of how to live a selfless and godly life. …

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 11 April 2024, as an additional public holiday to commemorate Eid-El-Fitr. This was made known in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, shared on the ministry’s X account on Tuesday. The statement said, “The Federal Government has approved Thursday,11 April 2024 as an additional public holiday to celebrate …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, has asked Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1445 AH on Monday. In a statement released on Sunday, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council in Sokoto, Sambo Wali, urged individuals who spot the new moon to promptly …

A Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, presided by Emmanuel Iyanna, has summoned five social media users for “criminal defamation” of the reputation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo; and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa. In the court summons dated 3rd April 2024, and sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, Chief Magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna ordered the five defendants to appear …

Pope Francis on Sunday gave Easter Mass with tens of thousands of Catholics at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City before his traditional blessing, as concerns persist over his health. The 87-year-old arrived in a wheelchair to preside over the mass from 10:00 am (0800 GMT) in cloudy and windy weather, with the events broadcast live around the globe. France …