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 …

Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo has called on the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, and Edo State in particular, to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim and strive to emulate his unwavering faith, obedience, sacrifice and dedication to the noblest of ideals. In his …

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has distributed rams to central mosques across Kogi Central. The main central mosques in each of the five local government areas of the senatorial district are identified as beneficiaries of the gesture. The lawmaker felicitated with the Muslim faithful and urged them to use the occasion to promote love, tolerance …

A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian Muslims to draw strength from the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim amid the ongoing hardship and suffering in the nation. In a Sallah message, Obi said: “My dear Muslim brothers and sisters, as we gather to celebrate Eid-al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, I want to extend my warmest …

Ondo State Council for Islamic Affairs (ODSCIA) has distributed 10,000 bags of rice donated by Dangote Foundation to Islamic stakeholders. League of Imam and Alfas, FOMWAN, NACOMYO, Ansa-ur-deen, NASFAT, MSSN, and others were beneficiaries. Chief Imam of Araromi-Obu and Chair of ODSCIA, Sheikh Muhammad Akinpelumi, said the distribution was monitored by the Muslim Welfare Board. He said Allah used his …

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has felicitated with Muslims across the state as they join other faithful world over in celebrating the Eld El-Fitr, which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting. In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, he quoted the General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare Oki, as …