By Babatunde Tiamiyu An Ibadan based Legal Practitioner and All Progressives Congress, APC chieftain in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje, has congratulated the Muslim faithful and called for sober reflection as they celebrate this year’s Eid – Il – Kabir Barrister Agbaje in a statement by his Media Unit in Ibadan said Eid al- Kabir…
A former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Oyo State, Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye. A former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Oyo State, Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, on Thursday, urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to reach out to the less privileged as they are celebrating this year’s El-el-Kabir. Aleshinloye, in a…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu An Islamic cleric Dr. Sirajudeen Bilaal – AL – Asrau has advised Pilgrims to desist from act of showing off in their religious worship as it could reduce their rewards or nullify all worship activities. Dr. Bilaal – AL – Asrau gave this advice during a lecture for Muslim faithful undergoing this…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over religious discrimination, national security threats and the erosion of constitutional freedoms in the region. The concerns were raised during a strategic meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja. The…
With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that — speculation. But here are 16 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to succeed Pope Francis — so-called “papabili” — divided by region….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Muslim faithful need to always be of good conduct both in public and private to distinguish themselves from those mixing their belief with an act of disbelief. This was the conclusion of Islamic Scholars and participants at the 2nd post Ramadan lecture organised by Ath-Thaqaafat-al-Islamiyyah Society of Nigeria held at Ash-Shayyik Al-Imam S.M.B…
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has issued a deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their payments for the 2025 Hajj exercise, warning that the registration portal will be closed by April 22. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, made this known during an enlightenment and special prayer session organized for…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Akeem Ige has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians as the world celebrates Easter season. In a statement made available to newsmen by the Information Officer of the board, Mrs Banke Adeyemo, Honourable Ige in his Easter greetings, felicitates the Governor of Oyo…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across the country, urging them to reflect on the values of love, sacrifice, and renewal which the season symbolizes. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan….