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 …

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 …

Chairman of the Jama’tul Nasri Islam (JNI), Plateau State and emir of Wase, Alhaji Muhammadu Sambo Haruna, has expressed gratitude to Governor Caleb Mutfwang for supporting the Muslim community in the state. He said 70 per cent of road rehabilitation and repairs in the Jos metropolis were within the Muslim community. Haruna spoke when the Muslim Ummah in the state …

As the Muslim Ummah begins the annual Ramadan fast, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi has emphasised the significance of perseverance and faith in the face of challenges in the country. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III had earlier declared Monday, 11th March 2024 as the first day of Ramadan, noting that …