The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has turned down a N30 million donation from Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, urging instead that the funds be directed to orphanages or other charitable causes.The gesture occurred during a large outdoor evangelical crusade recently held by the church in Kebbi State. A…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir, urging Nigerians to use the moment to show peace and respect for one another, no matter their faith. In a message to Muslims, Okoh said the Sallah celebrations ‘’teach us about sacrifice, love, and…
By Micheal Adeyemo Branch Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADS, Agbowo, Ibadan, Imam Abdul-Fatai Yaaqub, alongside the Branch Chairman, Mr. Muftaudeen Abidoye, have called on Muslims to live in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The appeal was made at the Eid prayer ground, shortly after the observance of the two rakats of…
By Adebayo Yusuf Muslim Pilgrims have been urged to use social media at Hajj to propagate the teachings and benefits of Hajj rather than filming for entertainment. The Circuit Missionary, Ahmaddiyya Muslim Jamaat, Ibadan Circuit, Alhaji Muhammad-Mudasru Alaka and Vice Chancellor, Minaret University, Ikiru, Osun State, Professor Abdulrahman Abdullahi made this known at Eid ground,…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Chief Imam of Awotan land in Ido local Government Area of Oyo state, Sheikh Abdullahi Adesina has urged Muslim faithful to abide with the tenets and teachings of Islam as it is the only way to avert social vices. Sheikh Adesina who gave the charge at this year’s Eid-el-Kabir prayer at…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The many challenges confronting Nigeria will become a past tense if the country’s leaders can desist from vices of greediness, selfishness and dishonesty to the citizens. The Chief Imam of Airport Muslim Community, Alakia, Ibadan, Sheik Hadi Bello, gave the charge in his sermon shortly after the two Rakat prayer marking the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has enjoined the Muslim Ummah across the ancient city and their counterparts across the globe to use the period of Eld-Kabir festival to make obedience and submission to the will of Allah as pillars of existence. Oba Olakulehin gave this…
As Muslims across Nigeria mark Eid-el-Kabir, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged citizens to offer prayers for the nation’s peace, stability, and continued progress. In a message to commemorate the annual festival, the First Lady emphasised the spiritual significance of the Eid celebration, calling on citizens to embody the values of the season. This is…
President Bola Tinubu called on Nigerians to be patient with his administration’s reforms, assuring that the toughest days are behind us. Tinubu gave the assurance in his message to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He insisted that his economic reforms had already started yielding positive results even though the journey had not been easy. Read…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has enjoined residents of the state to be watchful and be security conscious, especially during festivities. Makinde made this declaration in his Eld-Kabir festival message. The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Makinde charged Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of the blessed festival…