MURIC applauds Nigeria’s stance on Gaza bloodshed, calls for expulsion of Israel’s ambassador
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Federal Government of Nigeria for taking a...
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“You gave birth to Nigeria’s best president ever,” Nigeria Mourns as Hajiya Yar’Adua passes away at 102
Hajiya Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the matriarch of the Yar’Adua family and mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has...
BFN hails Africa’s first Olympic/Paralympic badminton medalist Mariam Bolaji
In a groundbreaking moment for Nigerian sports, Mariam Eniola Bolaji has become the first Nigerian and African athlete to win...
Allah’s protection and guidance, ‘The driving force behind Quran memorization’ – Nigerian Islamic scholar
A renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar and law professor at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Professor Abdulrazaq AbdulMajid Alaro, has...
Ivorian star Sol Bamba dies aged 39, Cardiff, Leeds others mourn
Former Cardiff and Leeds defender Sol Bamba has been confirmed dead at the age of 39. The Ivorian player had...
NSCIA unveils expectations from next government, identifies five key areas
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has unveiled its expectations from the next Nigerian government. The Council which...
Dbanj, Nigerian musician arrested over fraud allegations
A Nigerian musician, Oladapo Oyebanji, famously known as D'banj has been arrested and detained by anti-graft agency, the Independent...
“Why I want to become president” — Aspirant tells Nigerians
All Progressives Congress presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, has given reasons he has shown interest in the position of the country's...
Nigeria: Gov Zulum offers 30% salary raise for doctors during late night visit to General Hospital
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has offered 30% salary raise for doctors in seven Local Government Areas with peculiarities....
FG inaugurates technical committee on Halal certification in Nigeria
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 14 man Technical Committee on the Development of a Roadmap and Operational Framework for...
Islam and Nigerian Media
By Femi Abbas Monologue From all observable angles, the Nigerian media, as championed by the South West axis of professional...
18-year-old Nigerian girl, Sumayyah Shuaibu memorises, writes Holy Qu’ran in 3 months
An 18-year-old Nigerian teenager, Sumayyah Shuaibu, memorised and wrote the Holy Qu'ran offhand in 3 months. Born in Jega, Kebbi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nigeria: NASFAT Youth Wing Lagos Zone 1 inaugurates executive council
By Akeem Alao Nasrul-lahi-l-Fati Society Youth Wing Lagos Zone 1 has inaugurated a new zonal executive council. The inauguration, which...
Ramadan 2021: NSCIA felicitates with Muslim Ummah, commences search for Moon
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence,...
