Muslims in Nigeria have been charged to rekindle their faith and renew their trust in Allah, so as to fast-track the return of the country to the path of greatness. The call was contained in the Sallah message by the National Amir of The Companion, Engr. Kamil Olalekan and its National Public Affairs Secretary, Muideen Adeleke, on Saturday. The group, …

As preparations for Eid-ul-Adha intensify across the country, a leading voice in interfaith dialogue has called on Nigerian Muslims to extend acts of kindness and religious tolerance to their non-Muslim neighbors in the spirit of the sacred celebration. A member of the Governing Board and Director of Governmental Relations at the Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP), Mallam Abdullahi …

As the Muslim world celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, President Bola Tinubu has urged his compatriots to embrace sacrifice, devotion and selflessness, which are the core values of the Eid. In his Sallah message, the President reminded Muslims that Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice exemplified complete submission to Allah’s will. The Islamic holy day is celebrated in commemoration of Prophet Ibraham’s willingness to …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Muslims across Nigeria, particularly in the state, as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha, widely regarded as the feast of sacrifice by adherents of Islam. In an Eid-el-Kabir message on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor urged Lagos residents and Nigerians at large, particularly Muslim faithful, …

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has extended warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha festivities. In a statement by the Fayemi Media Office, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum described the celebration as a period of spiritual reflection, gratitude, and commitment to the values that define the Islamic faith. Fayemi said: ‘I …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today. Speaking from his palace, Abubakar announced that the crescent moon was sighted evening of February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban. The Sultan urged all Muslims to dedicate the holy month to prayers, seeking Allah’s blessings and guidance for the nation and its leaders. …

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Muslims across the country to look for the 2025 (1446 AH) Ramadan moon from Friday. The Sultan made the call in a statement by NSCIA Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Thursday. ‘Consequent upon the advice …

The chief imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Ridwan Jamiu, has reiterated his stance on the ongoing debate regarding Sharia implementation in the South West, describing it as an Islamic Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. During his Jumu’ah sermon at the Lekki Central Mosque on Friday, he urged Muslims in the South West to ensure that any gubernatorial candidate in …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu urged Muslims to emulate the teachings and deeds of the Holy Prophet Mohammed …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Tinubu, in a statement on Sunday signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings. He also urged …