Muslims

Religious Tensions Rise: Backlash Greets Planned Sharia Court in Oyo State

Dec 24, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has perfected plans to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo State come January 11, 2025. The inauguration scheduled to take place at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, located on Oba Adeyemi High School Road, in the Mobolaje Area of Oyo town. … Read more

[BREAKING] Eid-ul-Mawlid: Nigerian Govt Declares Monday Public Holiday

Sep 13, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, 2024, as a public holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the Islamic festival celebrating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: Stop Hiding Behind Opposition—APC Urges Zamfara Govt Delta Child Rights Amendment Bill Passes Second Reading EKO … Read more

10 Health Tips During Ramadan Fasting

Mar 13, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense significance for Muslims globally. It begins and ends with the sighting of the crescent moon. Because of the Islamic calendar’s shorter duration compared to the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan advances earlier by 10–12 days each year, resulting in its occurrence … Read more

Kano Traders Lament Decline In Sales During Ramadan

Mar 11, 2024.Mar 11, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that at the commencement of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, traders in Kano expressed their dissatisfaction with ongoing declined customer turnout. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Gas Explosion Rocks Ogun Steel Company Presidency Denies Budget Padding Allegations, Senate To Meet Over Claims Ramadan: Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians As Fasting Commences Traders, … Read more

Common Mistakes Muslims Make During Ramadan

Mar 11, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that though Ramadan is considered a sacred and spiritually significant month, some Muslims may inadvertently make mistakes for various reasons. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered a holy month for Muslims worldwide. Editor’s Pick FG Told To Ban Import Of Locally Sourceable Raw Materials … Read more

Ramadan: Fast Begins As Moon Is Spotted In Saudi Arabia

Mar 10, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the crescent moon has been spotted in Saudi Arabia, signalling the commencement of the 2024 Ramadan fast for Muslims. This was disclosed in a tweet by Inside the Haramain, a Saudi Arabia-based news outlet, on Sunday, March 10. The sighting of the moon implies the 2024 Ramadan fast would kick … Read more

Tinubu, Sultan, Ado Bayero, Others Listed Among 500 World Influential Muslims

Oct 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero; and 12 other Nigerian Muslims have been listed among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world. This is the first time … Read more

Eid-ul-Maulid: Tobun Abiodun Charges Muslim Faithful In Epe To Love, Live In Peace, Unity

Sep 27, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, the Member representing Epe Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on the Muslim faithful in his constituency to embrace the spirit of love, peace, unity, and harmony. He made the charge in his Eid-ul-Maulid message to the Muslim faithful in Epe Constituency … Read more

Lagos Muslim Community Takes A Swing At Sanwo-Olu For Uneven Distribution Of Commissioner Nominees

Aug 9, 2023.Aug 8, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has continued to take knocks over the list of commissioner nominees he submitted to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

Jaye Lo Video: Davido Doesn’t Owe Muslims Apology – Wole Soyinka Says

Jul 26, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Literary icon, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has urged singer, Davido not to apologise over the controversial video he posted on his social media pages. Davido came under heavy criticisms after sharing a clip of the music video of his signee, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’ which captured people praying and … Read more

Photos Of Peter Obi Merry-Making With Muslim Faithful In Awka Sallah Celebrations Surface

Jun 29, 2023.Jun 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi on Wednesday celebrated Sallah with some Muslim faithful in his hometown in Awka, Anambra State. This online media platform gathered that the LP candidate gifted the Muslim faithful with cash, bags of rice, and drinks for the celebration. … Read more

Eid-el-Kabir Celebration: Peter Obi Sends Sallah Message To All Muslims

Jun 28, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been whisked away from the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja to an undisclosed private facility. It was gathered that the embattled suspended anti-graft agency boss was moved to another facility to have … Read more

Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu Sends Sallah Message To Muslims Ahead Of Celebrations

Jun 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated with Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world to mark the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement he personally signed and obtained on Tuesday, the President thanked Allah for the grace to witness another Eid. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions … Read more

Eid el-Fitr: Tinubu Charges Nigerians To Become Better Citizens ‘In Line With Prophet’s Teachings’

Apr 21, 2023.Apr 21, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

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Muslims across Nigeria are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today. The Eid el-Fitr celebration marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan fasting. The Nigerian president-elect’s Sallah message was full of admonishment to the Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons of the season. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful … Read more

FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-al-Fitr Celebration

Apr 19, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Sallah Messages For Eid-Al-Fitr Celebration 2024

Muslims across Nigeria have been fasting since late March. The Ramadan fasting period will end with the Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The public holidays will afford the Muslim faithful the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of fasting. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has declared Friday and Monday as public holidays for Muslims in the … Read more

Hajj 2022: Lagos Refunds N744m To 564 Intending Pilgrims

Dec 21, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

NAHCON Announces Schedule For Return Of Pilgrims

Lagos has refunded N744m to 564 intending pilgrims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced the payment of refunds to 564 intending pilgrims that had applied for the reimbursements of their Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 after their inability to perform the … Read more

Again, Atiku Speaks Up On Deleting Tweet Condemning Deborah’s Murder

Dec 13, 2022.Dec 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Atiku has once again spoken on his reason for deleting a tweet condemning Deborah’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has again justified his reason for the deletion of a tweet condemning the killing of Deborah Yakubu, a 200-level Home Economics student of Shehu … Read more

RCCG Opens Up On Allegedly Denying Muslims Access To Redemption Camp

Oct 26, 2022.Oct 25, 2022. by Praise Ben

RCCG has spoken on allegedly denying Muslims access to Redemption Camp. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has reacted to allegations that they banned Muslims from entering its camp located along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This online media platform understands that Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), through its Director, Prof. Ishaq … Read more

Eid-El-Maulud: Peter Obi Sends Message To Muslims In Nigeria

Oct 9, 2022.Oct 9, 2022. by Praise Ben

Peter Obi has sent a message to Muslims in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged Muslim faithful and Nigerians to uphold the virtues of peace, unity and love. The LP flagbearer made the call while felicitating with Muslim brothers and sisters on the … Read more

JUST IN: Muslims In Calabar Send Strong Message To FG On Sallah Day

Jul 9, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Muslims urge FG to end insecurity …prays to God to lead Buhari’s administration to curb the insecurity challenge bedeviling Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more