The dinner comes one day after the Osinbajo declared his intention to run for President in 2023 The Senate President said the conversation with the Vice President was cordial EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Reveals Condition For Reopening Of Varsities Nwachukwu Osinachi’s Husband Used To Make Their Kids Hit Her – Lawyer 2023: Amaechi Visits Emirs … Read more
The Sultan called on all Nigerian Muslims to work towards peaceful coexistence with all in the country He asked leaders to imbibe the fear of God in the discharge of their duties and also make effort to end the heightened insecurity in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sultan of Sokoto and President General … Read more
The starting date of the dawn-dusk fasting month of Ramadan is determined by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of a new moon Observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk and traditionally gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia … Read more
Kano State Government has approved the adjustment of 2021/2022 school calendar in the state because of the forthcoming Ramadan …the change was made in response to parents’ and other stakeholders’ demands that the government allows their children to fast completely at home during the summer vacation, given the month’s significance EDITOR’S PICK: I Cried Every … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto has called on the federal government to take urgent steps to address the high cost of food items in the country as the Ramadan approaches He also asked market people who sell things to be fearful of what Almighty God will ask them when they get to him on the day of … Read more
As the global Muslim community completes the month of Ramadan which is dedicated to fasting, prayers and almsgiving, We will like to share the joy of the blessed month and its festival with you and your family. The completion of the fast and the blessings of renewed faith that come with it mark a special … Read more
By: Ibrahim Adémólá Òrúnbon There is a need to pay more attention to the plight of the poor. The Muslims’ holy month of self-purification and self-denial otherwise known as Ramadan has just ended. While it lasted, the season of fasting and prayer offered all Muslims the opportunity to reflect on their relationship with Allah. It … Read more
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states. A security source disclosed that the gesture was to induce the residents to join the group’s ranks as militants. Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly distributed Ramadan welfare packages to some residents of Borno and Yobe states, EKO HOT … Read more
We will continue to support the youths through Programmes Irrespective of Faith – Wale Raji. Alaro High School Students, Balogun Taofeek and Abdugafar Mojeed Emerged Quran Recitation & Quiz Competition Champions. By Babatunde Kaka The last Friday in the holy month of the year 2021 Ramadan, 7th May, was a day many youths in the … Read more
The reason youths engage in Internet fraud includes unemployment, corruption, oppression from peers and poverty – Dean By Babatunde Kaka The former DEAN Student Affairs of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija Epe, Lagos State, has decried man’s inhumanity to man by internet fraudsters popularly called “Yahoo-yahoo”, as cruel and a grave sin in … Read more
Muslims across Nigeria have been urged to look for the new moon of Shawwal on Tuesday. The Islamic Council stated that the directive became necessary following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC). Muslims across Nigeria have been urged to look for the new moon of Shawwal on Tuesday. The Nigerian Supreme Council … Read more
Restates commitment to road infrastructure in Epe By Babatunde Kaka Lawmaker representing Epe at the house Lagos state house of assembly, Hon Abiodun Tobun, has admonished Muslims and Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the high values and virtues of love and peace. Tobun’s admonition was contained in Ramadan Message. He implored Nigerians to be steadfast … Read more
We Must refrain from engaging in activities that could aggravate our current precarious situation – Ogunsanwo His royal majesty Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara kingdom, has admonished Nigerians to eschew activities capable of causing disunity and ethnoreligious crisis in the country. Ọba Ogunsanwo in his special message to Muslims, who began their Ramadan … Read more
He said the gesture was to enable Muslim employees to observe the holy month of Ramadan with less stress. The Management of the University of Jos has approved 3 p.m. as the closing time for Muslim staff of the institution during Ramadan. Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications of the university, disclosed this … Read more
Ramadan should be seen beyond abstinence from food, drink, and worldly pleasures – Osinbajo Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has implored Nigerians to recommit themselves to promoting unity, brotherhood, and peace in the country. Osinbajo stated this in his special message to Muslims who began their Ramadan fast on Tuesday. The vice-president said the season of Ramadan … Read more
Tijani said that there are usually great blessings for those who sell their goods at cheaper prices during Ramadan fasting. The Kano State Shariah Commission has urged perishable commodity sellers in Yankaba and other markets not to hike their prices during Ramadan fasting. Bashir Tijjani, the Chairman of the Commission, said this on Wednesday during … Read more
Saudi Arabia, the home to Islam’s holiest place of worship, on Monday, announced the commencement of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. As Nigeria is not exempted from the directive, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) also declared that Ramadan will start in the country on Tuesday, April 13. The Sultan of Sokoto, … Read more
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is a compulsory religious obligation on all adult Muslims. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday, April 13, as the first day of Ramadan 1442 AH in Nigeria. Abubakar announced the sighting of the new moon in a radio and television broadcast in Sokoto on … Read more
The cleric attributed the challenges of corruption and insecurity confronting the nation to the disobedience of Allah’s injunctions. Imam Marooph Raji, the Chief Imam of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has urged Muslims to embrace and practice the teachings of the Holy Qur’an for peace, stability and progress to reign in the country. The … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH starting from Monday. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji … Read more