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ECWA Opens Up On Forcefully Converting Muslims/Almajiris To Christianity

Jul 1, 2022. by Praise Ben

ECWA Opens Up On Forcefully Converting Muslims/Almajiris To Christianity In a statement issued to newsmen, the president of ECWA Dr Stephen Baba Panya explained that the allegations statement were not only false EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In … Read more

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan Sues For Peace Ahead Of 2023 Elections

May 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Abubakar made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr Sallah message to Nigerians on Monday in Sokoto He said politicians in Nigeria should play the game of politics with faith, love each other… EDITOR’S PICK Sultan Declares Monday Eid-el-fitr Day In Nigeria Eid-el-Fitr: NLC To Shift Workers Day Rally To Avoid Clashes Eid-el-Fitr: Police Ban Political Campaign … Read more

EID MUBARAK: Gov. Lalong Urges All Muslims To Pray For Peace In The Country

May 2, 2022. by Praise Ben

Governor Lalong urges all Muslims to pray for peace in the country Ramadan is a significant period because it enabled the Muslims to commit their personal affairs to God -Lalong EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday [JUST IN] 2023: Sanwo-Olu Presents His Gov Nomination Forms To Tinubu ‘Forget About … Read more

Eid-el-Fitr 2022: All You Need To Know About Muslims’ Feast, Significance

May 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Eid-el-Fitr is a celebration that heralds a successful month of fasting, praying and refraining from all negative actions, thoughts and words… Muslims are usually enjoined to refrain from unholy acts which they ditched during the month of Ramadan and not get carried away during the Eid celebration EDITOR’S PICK Sultan Declares Monday Eid-el-fitr Day In … Read more

Ramadan: Sultan Tells Muslims To Look Out For Shawwal Moon On Saturday

Apr 29, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan enjoined the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH immediately after sunset on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 Sultan Abubakar, who felicitated with the Nigerian Muslim ‘Ummah and indeed the entire Muslim worldwide, on the auspicious occasion of the 1443 AH ‘Idul Fitr EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Full Details Of … Read more

2023 Presidency: Oyo Muslims Take New Stand

Mar 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Oyo Muslims have taken new stand over 2023 general elections. They claim it is the turn of a Muslim from the southern region to be president of Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, Muslim Community in Oyo State has resolved to mobilize members to ensure that a Muslim from … Read more

[BREAKING] Hijab: Many Injured As Peaceful Protest Turns Violent In Kwara (Photos)

Feb 3, 2022.Feb 3, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Many Muslims have been injured as peaceful protest that turned violent over hijab in Kwara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that what began as a peaceful protest by Muslim students of Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo, Kwara State who staged a peaceful protest on Thursday morning in front of the school premises to demand their right … Read more

Epe Grand Chief Imam Visits Alara, Oloja, Sues For Peace, Cooperation

Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

By Babatunde Kaka Epe Grand Chief Imam sues for peace and cooperation as he visits Alara and Oloja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly appointed Grand Chief Imam and President, League of Imams and Alfas, Epe Division, Fadeelatul Sheikh Alhaji Abiola Aliru Sadala, on Monday 17th January 2022, called on all Muslims in the … Read more

Condolence: President Buhari mourns islamic Cleric, Ahmad Ibrahim

Jan 8, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Condolence: President Buhari mourns lslamic Cleric, Ahmad Ibrahim EKOHOTBLOG report that President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of a leading Muslim Scholar and Imam, Bayero University, Kano, Ahmad Ibrahim, recalling his noble expositions of the prophetic traditions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). President Buhari, in a condolence message by … Read more

Muslims Storm Streets, Protest Against ‘Imposition’ Of Clerics On Central Mosque In Osun (Photos)

Dec 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Muslims have protested against imposing imposition of clerics on central mosque in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of Muslims on Wednesday thronged to the streets of Iwo Community in Osun State to protest the imposition of clerics to run the affairs of Central Mosque. It was gathered that the Muslims marched from … Read more

2023: Why Yoruba Muslims Will Not Vote For Christian Presidential Candidates – MURIC

Oct 25, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Yoruba Muslims, MURIC Reacts To Attack On Muslims By Armed Masqueraders In Osun

MURIC has disclosed the reason Yoruba Muslims will not vote for Christian presidential candidates in 2023. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again reaffirmed its preference for a presidential candidate from the Yoruba Muslim stock, saying any party that picks a Yoruba Christian as its 2023 candidate should forget Muslim votes. MURIC made … Read more

BREAKING: FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

Oct 15, 2021.Oct 15, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

FG, Public Holiday, Lagos, FG, Ministers, “Buhari Has Added Value To Land In The Village”- Amaechi

FG has declared Tuesday as public holiday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, as a public holiday to mark the 2021 Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the … Read more

BREAKING: Sultan Announces Tuesday As Muslim New Year

Aug 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto has announced Tuesday as Muslim New Year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday as the first day of the Muslim New Year 1443 AH. This was made known via a statement signed by the NSCIA Director of Administration, Arc. Zubairu … Read more

[JUST IN] Hijrah: Sultan Gives Fresh Directive To Muslims

Aug 7, 2021.Aug 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto has given a fresh directive to Muslims on Jijrah.

EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim faithful to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443 AH, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

The Sultan, who is also the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the directive via a statement signed by the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, on Saturday.

The statement read, “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, August 8, which is equivalent to 29th day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH shall be the day to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1443AH.

“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking out for the new moon on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ the Sultan stated.

The Sultan further prayed Allah to assist Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties.

JUST IN: Another Governor Declares Monday Public Holiday

Aug 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Another governor has declared Monday as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar, has declared Monday, August 9, 2021, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year — Hijrah 1443 AH This was made known via a statement by the Jigawa State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji … Read more

Eid-el-Kabir 2021: All You Need To Know About Sallah

Jul 19, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Eid-el-Kabir is a reminder of how the Almighty usually intervene to turn a situation of hopelessness to that of hope and happiness. Muslims all over the world will gather on July 20 (tomorrow) to celebrate the Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha), popularly known as Eid-el-Kabir. It literally means ‘Feast of Sacrifice.’ As the name implies, this … Read more

Muslim Faithfuls To Observe Eid-el-Kabir July 20

Jul 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

With the declaration by the Sultan, Nigerian Muslims will observe the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday, July 20, which is equivalent to 10th of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH. This … Read more

Dhul Hijja: Sultan Gives Fresh Directive To Muslims

Jul 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has given a fresh directive to Muslims for the new moon of Dhul Hijja 1442AH. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and the President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslims to look out for the … Read more

MURIC Reacts To Attack On Muslims By Armed Masqueraders In Osun

Jun 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Reacting to the attack, MURIC described the attack as barbaric and brutish and has called on the Commissioner of Police, Osun Police Command to apprehend those behind the killing and ensure that justice is served. MURIC, The Muslim Rights Concern, has on Tuesday condemned the attack on Muslims by Masquerade worshippers in Osogbo, Osun state … Read more

One Dead, Several Injured As Masquerade Worshippers And Muslims Clash In Osogbo

Jun 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

It was gathered that the clash started when masquerade worshipers opened gunfire at the Muslims at their worship centre, Kamorudeen Central Mosque, located at Oluode Aranyin in Osogbo around 2:30 pm on Sunday while they were performing a special prayer for Nigeria. One person has been confirmed dead while about 12 persons, including children, sustained … Read more