AfDB appoints Bajabulile Tshabalala as senior vice-president
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has appointed Bajabulile “Swazi’’ Tshabalala as the substantive senior Vice-President. AfDB said this in a...
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Nigeria: Gunmen kill 3 policemen, injure 2 others in Anambra
Gunmen have killed three policemen on duty in Onitsha Anambra State. According to a report, the incident happened around 9...
Muslim women are nation builders, good role models — Hajia Kifayah Adefowope
The Amirah of the Youth Wing Lagos Zone 1 of Nasrullahi Fathiu Society, (NASFAT), Hajia Kifayah Adefowope, has described Muslim...
NSCIA commends electoral conduct in Kaduna, implores other states to follow suit
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad...
The Message:The Beginning of the End
By Femi Abbas “Here is the period, in human life, about which we had been carefully admonished through the words...
NSCIA condemns massacre of Muslims in Plateau State
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence,...
NSCIA condemns massacre of Muslims in Plateau State
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence,...
NSCIA appeals to NARD to call off strike
Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appealed to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to call off...
Nigeria: Lagos State traffic agency dismisses officer over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has dismissed an officer of the agency after being found guilty of misconduct...
Education Summit: OSMC charges stakeholders on awareness, significance of Arabic, Islamic studies
A Nigerian religious group, Osun State Muslim Community, has held stakeholders' education summit meeting as part of activities marking the...
NASFAT Inaugurates Empowerment, Dawah Centre
The Owutu Branch of the Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has inaugurated a centre for its empowerment and Dawah...
NSCIA declares Tuesday 1st day of Muharram 1443 AH
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has declared Tuesday August 10, 2021, as the first day of Muharram...
The Message: Afenifere The Trait of an Owl
By Femi Abbas Monologue Today’s article is not new. It was first published in this column, in 2014, albeit under...
Covid-19: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 238 new cases
Nigeria has recorded two deaths from the rampaging coronavirus pandemic, and confirmed additional 238 new cases. This update was posted...
The Message: The World without the Qu’ran
By Femi Abbas “Do you not see how Allah has set forth a parable of a meaningful ‘WORD’ like a...
The Message: The World without the Qu’ran
By Femi Abbas “Do you not see how Allah has set forth a parable of a meaningful ‘WORD’ like a...
Security: Senegal to install video surveillance with facial recognition at Blaise Diagne Airport
In a bid to tackle issues of insecurity in the country, the Senegalese government has concluded plan to install video...
President Barrow announces visitation to Saudi, discloses plan to inaugurate projects
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced an official visit to Saudi Arabia. While disclosing this in a statement on...
Why Shari’ah in Nigeria’s Constitution?
By Femi Abbas The title of this memo is a question which requires an answer. Following the recent official lifting...
American Muslim Leaders call on Biden, congressional leaders to stop Egyptian government plan to execute activists, faith leaders, political prisoners
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – 6/18/2021) - The US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) is calling on the Biden Administration and congressional...
2 Years in Office: Hon Adeyemi Alli gives account of quality representation, enumerates laudable achievements
As feedback to his people and in celebration of a successful two years in office, a Nigerian Lawmaker, Hon. Alli...
Nigeria: Bandits invade Oyo Town, allegedly kill 20 people, burn houses
Not less than 20 people have been allegedly killed in Igangan, one of the towns in Ibarapa North Local Government...
Nigerian government justifies Twitter suspension
The Nigerian government has justified its action regarding the suspension of Twitter in the country. In a statement signed by...
Nigerian government suspends Twitter’s operations
The Federal Government of Nigeria has suspended the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. This...
IIAFNIGERIA appoints Dr AbdulQadir Director General
West African Islamic Institute of Accounting and Finance has appointed Dr AbdulQadir AbdulLateef Ola as Director General during the last...
Presidential Election: Gambians react as President Barrow calls for voter registration
The Gambians have reacted to President Adama Barrow's call for voter registration in preparation for the next elections. As the...
President Barrow reiterates commitment to national security
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has reiterated commitment to the country's security. President Barrow disclosed this while addressing the Gambians...
President Barrow declares 14th edition of TFGI open
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has declared the 14th Edition of the Trade Fair Gambia International open. This was reported...
9 people die in Italy cable car accident
Not less than nine people have lost their lives in the cable car accident which happened in Italy on Sunday...
Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru dies in air crash
Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru, has died in an air crash while on an official trip...
The Message: Year 1979 in Contemporary History
By Femi Abbas “No sensible human being ever restricts his itinerary to a particular habitat; to keep moving, by migrating...
Nigeria: ISWAP members invade Sambisa forest, kill Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau
Members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed the leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau. It...
Nigeria: NSCIA appeals for calm, urgent peaceful resolution of industrial actions in Kaduna State
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni,...
Nigerian lawmakers to legalize marijuana farming
The Nigerian lawmakers have concluded plans to legalise the planting of Cannabis sativa in the country. This was disclosed on...
President Barrow meets with Banjul Muslim elders, calls for unity
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has met with Banjul Muslim elders at the State House in Banjul. Barrow stated that...
The Message: Letter to Ramadan
By Femi Abbas Preamble Dear Ramadan, In the name of the Almighty Allah and with His mercy and blessings, which...
Nigeria: House of Rep Member Alli Adeyemi wishes Muslims Eid Mubarak, calls for national unity
Hon. Alli Adeyemi Taofeek, representing Mushin Federal Constituency 1, in Lagos State, has felicitated with Muslim Ummah in his constituency...
Idul-Fitri: Nigerian lawmaker, Hon Olalekan Afolabi, felicitates with Muslims, advises moderation
Hon. Olalekan AbdulRasheed Afolabi, who represents Ifelodun, Boripe and Odo-Otin Federal Constituency in State of Osun, has felicitated with Muslim...
President Barrow pardons prisoners amidst Eid ul Fitri celebration
The Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has pardoned 57 prisoners, including non-Gambians amnesty. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday...
Ramadan Guide: Make Hay
By Femi Abbas Email:femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) Preamble The similitude of Ramadan, among the five pillars of Islam, is...
Ramadan Guide: Eidul Fitr
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 Preamble For everything that has a beginning in the life of man, there...
Nigeria: LG chairman hosts over 1500 children, distributes iftar, gifts
The Chairman, Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA, Hon Rasaq Olusola Ajala, on Saturday May 8, 2021, hosted children at his residence at 1...
NSCIA fixes date for 2021 Idul-Fitri celebration
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President General and Sultan of Sokoto, His...
Ramadan Guide: Self Assessment
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) Like any aspect of human life, Ramadan is a test which...
Ramadan Guide: Zakatul Fitr
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 Linguistically, the Arabic word Zakah simply means purity. But semantically, it means the...
Redouble efforts to protect lives, properties of citizens — NSCIA implores Nigerian government
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence,...
Ramadan Guide: Laylatul Qadr
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122897498 Nights are naturally pregnant. They give birth to wonders in the days. In...
Ramadan Guide: Origin of I’tikaf
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122897498 As from today, the 21st day of Ramadan in 1442 AH, many Muslims,...
Ramadan Guide: Mating in Ramadan
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122897498 This article ought to have been published at the beginning of this year’s...
Ramadan Guide: Indebtedness 2
By Femi Abbas E-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) As stated in this column yesterday, the intention of rectifying material...
Ramadan Guide: Indebtedness 1
By Femi Abbas E-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) Indebtedness, in Islam, is not just about monetary or any other...
Ramadan Guide: Today’s Muslim Youth
By Femi Abbas E-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) PREAMBLE While it is heartening that Nigerian Mosques are still full...
Ramadan Guide: Functions of Mosque
By Femi AbbasE-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only)Whether in Ramadan or outside it, Mosque in Islam has both temporal and...
Ramadan Guide: Travelling in Ramadan
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) Islam and Muslims are like Siamese twins or even like the...
Ramadan Guide: Neighbour’s Rights
By Femi Abbas e-mail: femabbas756@gmail.com Tel: 08122697498 (Text only) Generally, neighbours are neighbours, Ramadan or no Ramadan. They are the...
I’tikaf 2021: NSCIA calls for adherence to Covid-19 protocols
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocols during this year’s...
The Message: History of Ramadan Lecture
By Femi Abbas Preamble For every activity of man that yields successful or unsuccessful result, there must be a history...
Dbeibeh seeks withdrawal of Wagner Forces from Libya
The Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdulhamid Dbeibeh has called on Moscow to pressure the Russian...
Nigeria: Desist from harassing Muslim women, MURIC warns Ogun State TSC chairman
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned the Chairman of the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Evangelist Joshua Olalekan...
Ramadan: Gambia reduces official working hours for female staff
The Gambia government has ordered a reduction in the official working hours for all the famale staff in the country's...
