Category: Religion

Friday Sermon: The Day Of Arafah – Most Blessed Day Of The Year! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Almighty, the All-Forgiving, alone without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, the Chosen and the Beloved Prophet.…

Court Adjourns UI–ISI Hijab Appeal Hearing to May 21

Lukman Laleye Babalola
University College Hospital UCH Ibadan

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has adjourned the hearing of the substantive appeals in the ongoing UI–ISI hijab case to Thursday, May 21, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Amb. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, General Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). Agunbiade explained that the substantive hearing could not proceed due to multiple pending applications before the appellate court in the various appeal files. He noted that the court heard arguments on all pending applications except the…

What To Do In The First 10 Days Of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Emporium Reporters

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA), The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” Then some companions of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)…

Building Godly Homes for a Stronger Nation: Foursquare Church Abuja Emphasises Faith, Family and National Transformation

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By Dr. Afolabi olajuwon     The atmosphere at on Sunday, May 17, 2026, reflected a profound blend of worship, reflection, and spiritual awakening as congregants gathered for the church’s Family Month Service themed “Godly Homes, Godly Nation.” Drawing from the biblical text of Joshua 24:15-25, the service emphasized the enduring truth that the destiny of every nation is deeply connected to the moral and spiritual foundations of its homes. The service commenced with an uplifting praise and worship session led by the Itodo family, whose spirited ministration created an…

Okiro Builds Mosque at Police Secondary School Minna, Earns Emir’s Honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Inspector-General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro, has been commended for promoting religious harmony and national unity following the construction of a mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna, in Niger State. The commendation was contained in a statement by Amb. Prince Sixtus Opara, Media Aide to Chief Mike Okiro, who described the project as a symbol of tolerance, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence in a diverse society like Nigeria. Chief Okiro, a Christian from Southern Nigeria, was said to have funded and completed the…

Friday Sermon: Welcoming The Best Days Of The Year, The First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Almighty, the All-Forgiving, alone without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, the Chosen and the Beloved…

NAHCON Mourns as Adamawa Pilgrim Dies in Saudi Arabia During 2026 Hajj Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a Nigerian pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who died in Saudi Arabia during the 2026 Hajj exercise. Mallama Aishatu, aged 73, reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, 9 May 2026, while travelling from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. In a condolence message issued by the Commission, the Chairman of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, conveyed the sympathy of the Federal Government to the deceased’s…

Foursquare Gospel Church Abuja Concludes Mother’s Day Celebration with Tribute to Praying Mothers By Afolabi Olajuwon

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The atmosphere at the Foursquare Gospel Church on Sunday echoed with reverence, joy, and spiritual reflection as worshippers gathered for the grand finale of the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration held within the framework of the Church’s annual Family Month observance.   The event, organised by the Foursquare Women International (FWI), drew members, families, and congregants into a solemn yet celebratory encounter centred on the enduring spiritual influence of mothers in the family, the Church, and society. Through scriptural exposition, worship ministrations, and fervent prayers, the service emphasized the biblical conviction…

Airlift with Intent- NAHCON’s Early Signals of Reform By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

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In the often turbulent theatre of Nigeria’s public administration, reform rarely arrives quietly. Yet the unfolding developments at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria suggest a departure from the familiar script of delay and disorder. What is emerging is not spectacle, but something more consequential: method. On May 3rd, 2026, the 2026 Hajj airlift was formally flagged off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with an explicit commitment to safety, coordination, and pilgrim welfare. UMZA flight UMZ3501 departed Abuja at 17:03hrs with 473 Kogi pilgrims (296 men, 177 women), setting…

Stronger Homes, Stronger Nation: Foursquare Gospel Church Launches ‘Family Month’ to Restore the Godly Home

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By Afolabi Olajuwon At a time when nations grapple with social fragmentation and moral uncertainty, a prominent congregation in Nigeria’s capital has turned attention to what it describes as the most enduring institution of reform, the home. The first Sunday of May, 2026 at the Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, unfolded as both a spiritual convocation and a civic reflection, anchored on the theme: “Godly Homes, Godly Nation.” The service began with a vibrant and soul-stirring worship session led by the Adison Family, followed by a rich choral ministration from the…