Ashura Day 2026: Akorede urges Muslims to participate actively in politics for greater representation By Bimbo Adeniyi The Grand Imam of Akure Kingdom, Alhaji Yayi Akorede, on Thursday urged Muslims in Ondo State to embrace active participation in politics, stressing that doing so would strengthen their voice in governance and improve their representation in…
Emir of Ilorin appoints Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as Chief Imam By Lai Gidado The Emir of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki as the new Chief Imam Fulani of the Ilorin Emirate. The appointment was announced on Wednesday, following a rigorous selection process in which Sheikh Muhammad Bashir…
ARAFAT 2026 VIDEO: Aiyedatiwa’s support made 2026 Hajj smooth, successful — Ondo Amirul Hajj … highlights lessons of holy pilgrimage By Lai Gidado As Ondo State pilgrims successfully completed the 2026 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia, the Amirul Hajj, Alhaji Engr. Dikrullahi Adam Shandy, has lauded Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his steadfast support, which…
Hajj 2026: Ekiti Pilgrims pray for peace, success of Oyebanji’s administration Ahead of the commencement of the 2026 Hajj rites, pilgrims from Ekiti State have successfully concluded their Umrah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with special prayers planned for Nigeria and the state government. The Chairman of the Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, Salman Adedipe, disclosed this…
NAHCON inspects Hajj facilities, sensitises Nigerian pilgrims to orderliness, good conduct The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Thursday carried out an inspection of key facilities in four sacred sites (Masha’ir) in Makkah. The sites inspected were in Muna, Arafat, Jamrat and Munzilifat, in preparation for the commencement of the Hajj rites. Dr Aliu…
Ramadan lecture: Don’t let western education override Islamic teachings, Sheikh warns muslims By Favour Samuel A leading Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Ase Olorun, has warned Muslims in Ekiti State and beyond to prioritise Islamic teachings over Western education, emphasising that faith and moral values must guide personal and societal decisions. The cleric gave the…
Ramadan: Ekiti Pilgrim Board urges muslims to embrace spiritual renewal By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim As Muslims begin the observance of Ramadan, the Muslim Pilgrim Welfare Board, Ekiti State, has called on the faithful to embrace the season as a time for renewal, prayer and acts of charity. In a press statement issued by its Chairman,…
Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday as First Day of Ramadan 2026 Saudi Arabia has officially announced Wednesday, February 18, as the first day of Ramadan 2026. The Saudi news agency, SPA, reported the news, saying that the crescent moon was visible for the sighting committee tonight. Many other countries have announced Wednesday, February 18, as the…
Owo Kingdom gets new Chief Imam A renown Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dr. Yunus Anola Al-Adaby has emerges the Chief Imam of Owo. Sheikh Yunus Anola is the current Chief Imam of the Ondo State Government House Mosque in Akure. He is also known as a Khateebul Ummah and is associated with the Al-Adaby Islamic Organisation…
FOMWAN @40: Scholars, leaders task muslim women on climate Change. By Ladidi Al-Hassan The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has been urged to take a frontline role in tackling the challenges of climate change by strengthening resilience, promoting sustainability, and advancing community development. The call was made by the keynote speaker, Professor…
