Igbo Muslim Appointed Chief Imam of Abuja Mosque

Igbo Muslim Appointed Chief Imam of Abuja Mosque

Prof. Iliyasu Usman, the first Igbo Muslim appointed as Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque, has said he embraces positive Igbo cultural values while rejecting aspects that conflict with his Islamic faith. He made this statement during his unveiling alongside four other Imams by NSCIA Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede. Prof. Iliyasu Usman, from Enugu State, … Read more

Abuja National Mosque Board Defends Wike, Dismisses Rumored Demolition Plan

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has been vindicated over the news making the rounds that his ministry plans to demolish a part of the Abuja National Mosque. In a recent statement made available to newsmen, the Abuja National Mosque Management Board discredited the false reports circulating on … Read more