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Muslims shun COVID-19 protocol, appoint Sanusi as Tijaniyyah’s new leader
The open ground for this year's Maulud celebration of a Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Niass in Sokoto State was a rowdy place with thousands of Muslims jostling to catch a glimpse of former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, after his…
Just In: Kwara Govt. Okays hijab for public schools students
In a bid to prevent violation of fundamental human rights, the Kwara State Government has approved the use of hijab, a Muslim scarf, in public and grant-aided schools across the state.
The Government added that the hijab has become the…
Oyo Gov okays public holiday for Hijrah celebration
As part of measure to sustain religious harmony in Oyo, the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a public holiday to mark commencement of the Muslim annual lunar calendar, Hijrah.
Makinde added that beginning from next year, the…
Muslim coalition laments Hijab discrimination in public schools, others
As part of activities commemorating this year's World Hijab Day (WHD), a coalition of Muslim organizations across the country has lamented continued cases of discrimination against Muslims for wearing hijab (Islamic headscarf), particularly…
Over 1,000 Nigerians test COVID-19 positive in 24 hours
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that 1,145 persons tested positive to coronavirus within 24 hours across the country, increasing recorded case to 76, 207.
NCDC also said that one COVID-19 positive case that…
Lagos house imam dies after auto crash
The chief Islamic cleric in Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat Ikeja, Imam Tijani Adejare, has been confirmed to have died barely one week after his vehicle had an auto crash in Iju axis of the state.
As learnt, the deceased was placed…
Saudi okays lesser Hajj for pilgrims, sets modalities
Saudi Arabia Government has disclosed that it would be opening the kingdom's door for pilgrims to perform lesser Hajj (Umrah) from October, seven months after it was halted due to coronavirus pandemic outbreak.
It explained that the…
National hajj commission, Jaiz Bank partner on pilgrims savings scheme
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and Jaiz Bank Plc have announced that the duo would be joining forces to come up with a standard Savings Scheme for Muslims faithful across the country.
As stated, the collaboration had…
500 worshippers converge at Lekki Mosque, observe Friday service
No fewer than 500 Muslim worshippers converged at Lekki Central Mosque, Lekki axis of Lagos State to observe first Jummah service after five months of lockdown imposed by Federal Government to curb community transmission of coronavirus in…
Nigerian Islamic council director dies during auto crash in KOGI
The Director of Administration, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affair (NSCIA), Yusuf Nwoha, has been confirmed dead after his vehicle had an auto crash in Kogi State.
Nwoha, who left Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja for …