Tag: Muslim
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Speaker Abbas turbans 12 traditional titleholders for Iyan Zazzau(Photos)
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has turbaned 12 worthy individuals as traditional titleholders under the fold of the Iyan Zazzau. The Speaker is a prince of the Zazzau Emirate and holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau. He has been representing Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State since 2011. Those…
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Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr, says fasting continues
The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday. It also added that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 to mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. This disclosure was made on Haramin’s official Facebook page, an official platform…
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Appoint us as members of pilgrims board, Muslim community in Delta tells Gov Oborevwori
The Delta Community of Muslims under the aegis of Delta State Muslim Stakeholders, DSMS has called on Delta State Governor Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to include members of the Muslim community in the State pilgrims board. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Abdulsalam Ogan. Read statement below: “Gentlemen…
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Controversial video: ‘Make una no vex’ – Davido’s manager apologises
In the ongoing controversy after Davido posted a clip of the music video of his signee, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’ which captured people praying and dancing in front of a mosque on Twitter, Israel DMW, has apologized to the Muslim community.
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Omo-Agege felicitates Muslims, says Nigerians need to bond together to beat challenges
Former Deputy President of the Senate and gubernatorial candidate of the APC in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has urged Muslims to continue to work for the unity of the country for the current economic challenges to be overcome. In his message to commemorate the Muslim festival of Eid el-Kabir, he noted that in an…
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Sallah: Deputy Speaker, Kalu hails Muslims, urges patriotism, hope
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has felicitated with Muslims as they join other faithful around the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. The Deputy Speaker in a statement stressed the need for the citizens of the country to show more love, patriotism, respect for each other, and as well…
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Sallah: Saraki greets Muslims, urges them to intensify prayers for Nigeria
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims around the world on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir festival and urged them to continue to pray to Allah to intervene in the affairs of the country by restoring peace, unity, prosperity, security, and development across its nooks and cranny. In a Sallah message from his media…
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I hold no grudge against anyone – Ganduje
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says he holds no grudge against anyone as his eight years stewardship ends May 20. The governor stated this in his Sallah Message issued in Kano on Friday and signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Muhammad Garba.
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Eid-El-Fitr: NSCDC mobilises 52,000 officers nationwide
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has mobilised 52,000 officers and men of the Corps across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to prevent breach of security during the Eid-el- Fitr celebration. A statement by the spokesman of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu disclosed that the Commandant General (CG), Dr Ahmed…
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Just In: FG declares 2 days public holidays for Eid-Il-Fitri
The Federal Government has declared Friday April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023, as Public Holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-Il-Fitri. He Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on Wednesday. Shawaal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar, begins on Eid-ul-Fitr, the month-long Ramadan fast comes to an end. Details later….