Category: Religion

Prevailing Praise Sunday: Overcoming Darkness with a Transformative Sermon on Moving from Pit to Praise

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   The Foursquare Gospel Church at the Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with its “Prevailing Praise Sunday” celebration. The event, centered on the theme “Moving from Pit to Praise,” drew a large congregation eager to partake in a day of worship, reflection, and spiritual renewal.   The service commenced with an electrifying praise and worship session led by Sister Blessing Ademola. Her soulful melodies and heartfelt renditions of worship songs created an atmosphere of unity and reverence.…

EMAN marks 1447AH Hijrah Celebration, launches Islamic Calendar and Community Development Projects in Okene

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The El-Birru Muslim Association of Nigeria (EMAN) on Saturday held its annual Hijrah celebration to mark the beginning of the 1447AH Islamic year, with a focus on reviving Islamic cultural values and strengthening unity among Muslims in Ebiraland and beyond. The event, which took place at the Ebira Central Mosque in Okene, also featured the official launch of the EMAN 1447AH Islamic Calendar and an appeal for support towards the third phase of the association’s community borehole project.   Delivering his welcome address, the Ameer of EMAN, Arc. Abdulyekeen Mamman,…

Friday Sermon: Welcoming The Islamic New Year (1447 After Hijrah) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! The first of Muharram, commonly known as the Hijrah new year, signifies an important point in the Islamic history, that is the journey of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and his companions from Makkah to Madinah.   Hijrah,…

MMPN renews call for Public Holiday on Islamic New Year

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Muslims across the world mark the beginning of the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1447 A.H, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the Federal and State Governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic calendar, as a public holiday.   This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun.   Balogun described the demand as a matter of fairness and justice, noted that just as January 1 is observed as…

Why I Dumped Labour Party for APC – Senator Neda Imasuen

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By James Isaac,Abuja     Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, has revealed that the developmental strides of Governor Monday Okpebholo motivated his decision to leave the Labour Party (LP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Imasuen, who was elected to the 10th Senate under the LP platform, officially defected to the ruling APC during Wednesday’s plenary. His resignation from the Labour Party was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who welcomed him to the APC and assured him that his contributions would be…

MURIC Condemns Killing of Muslim Travellers in Plateau, faults Governor’s Statement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the recent killing of eight Muslim travellers in Plateau State, described the attack as barbaric and the state government’s reaction as insensitive. On Friday, June 20, 2025, a bus conveying 28 Muslim passengers, mostly of Hausa ethnicity and travelling from Zaria to Qua’an-Pan in Plateau State, was reportedly ambushed by suspected youths in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area. According to reports, eight passengers were killed, six sustained various degrees of injuries one critically while four others remained missing. In a statement…

Renewed in Faith: Youth Week Inspires Closer Walk with God in Abuja

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By Afolabi Olajuwon On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Wuse District Headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Abuja, Nigeria, was transformed into a hub of spiritual revival as it hosted a dynamic Youth Week celebration under the topic “Refresh Us Oh Lord!”. This event, part of a nationwide initiative by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, sought to inspire young believers to deepen their relationship with God and renew their spiritual fervor. The youth choir, led by Sister Ejiro Greg, launched the day with an electrifying praise and worship.…

MURIC accuses Traditionalists of shielding suspects in Ondo Masquerade Attack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused traditional authorities in Oke Agbe, Akoko, Ondo State, of frustrating police efforts to arrest those responsible for a recent violent attack on Muslim women and the family of an Imam by masqueraders.   The Islamic human rights organization raised the alarm in a statement issued on Sunday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, insisting that suspects must be arrested before any form of dialogue or reconciliation can be considered.   The attack, which occurred on Thursday, 12th June 2025, reportedly involved masqueraders…

Friday Sermon: Iran-Israel War: We Rejoice At The Iran’s victory Against Israel By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Today, the Islamic Ummah is witnessing a sharp escalation in hostilities, enmity, tensions, wars, attacks and destructions between Iran (The Shi’as) and Israel (The Jews). Many in the Ummah are confused on what stand to take. Some people supports Iran, therefore praying…

Ogun MURIC applauds Senator Yayi for Sponsoring 100 Muslim Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj …. Describes gesture as exceptional act of faith, service, and compassion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ogun State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has lauded Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for sponsoring 100 Muslim faithful from across the state for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.   The commendation was conveyed in a statement jointly issued by the State Chairman of MURIC, Alhaji Jimoh Tajudeen Alao (AAN), and the State Secretary, Alhaji Olaleye Rasheed Damilare, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.   Describing the gesture as “a rare display of leadership, service, and religious tolerance,” MURIC Ogun said Senator…