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Greece: Athens set to open first formal mosque in over 180 years
GREEK capital’s first formal mosque in more than 180 years is set to open for prayer within months.
Greece’s education and religion minister, Kostas Gavroglou, said the country’s long-delayed first state-sponsored mosque is likely to…
Ahmadiyya charges FG on agriculture, rural development
THE Amir (head) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria, Dr Mashuud Fasola, has urged the Federal Government to invest more in agriculture and rural development as a catalyst to solving the economic problems facing the country.
Dr Fasola, a…
Niger intending hajj pilgrims to undergo ‘serious’ security screening
INTENDING hajjis and hajjas from Niger State will undergo serious security checks to ensure that they are not carrying any illicit drugs and other contraband before departing for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, for the 2019 holy pilgrimage.
The…
Saraki hosts constituents to iftar in Ilorin
THE Senate President, Bukola Saraki, penultimate Sunday, organised a special iftar programme for his constituents in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The breaking of fast was preceded by a tafsir (exegis of the Holy Qur’an) at the Senate…
Cleric challenges leaders on transparency, accountability
THE nation’s leaders, especially political officeholders, religious leaders and those in charge of the economy, have been urged to make transparency and accountability their watchwords for the promotion of good governance and for the good…
Avoid sentiments, work for Nigeria’s development, NACOMYO tells Buhari, govs
THE National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors, old and new, who were sworn in on Wednesday to play down politics and avoid sentiments that could undermine the…
Treat pensioners as your fathers, don advises Kwara gov
A lecturer at the Department of Arabic, University of Ilorin, Dr Abdulsalam Ambali, has admonished the Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, to prioritise the welfare of pensioners in the state.
He asked the governor to…
Ramadan, time for fervent prayers for Nigeria —Oriolowo
THE newly-elected senator for Osun West Senatorial District of Osun State, Adelere Oriolowo, has charged the Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the period of this Ramadan festival to pray for the nation, especially as another set of…
Lagun community hosts first Hassan Giwa Foundation Ramadan lecture
MUSLIMS have been advised to imbibe the principles of unity, obedience and generosity with a view to promoting Islam and obeying Allah’s injunctions and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
The advice was given at the first Ramadan lecture…
Electoral promises must be fulfilled —Oloyede
Secretary General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has underscored the need for politicians to fulfill promises made during their campaigns.
Prof. Oloyede spoke through Ustadh Idris…