Category: Religion

National Assembly confirms Prof Saleh Usman as 6th NAHCON Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Assembly today 10th October 2024, officially confirmed the appointment of Professor Saleh Abdullahi Usman as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). He took over as the 6th Chairman after Malam Jalal Ahmed Arabi following the change of leadership of the Commission. The confirmation was coming after the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs screened Professor Usman on 8th October 2024. The confirmation is a reflection of the Assembly’s confidence in the new Chairman’s capacity to steer NAHCON through its mission of ensuring efficient and…

TENBELEKUN: Our Diseases Of The Heart,By Abu Mazidatu-Khair

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There are diseases that are worse than cancer. They’re although not biological in nature. These are the banes of Yoruba Muslims. I wonder how a Muslim who suffers from anyone of those diseases can meet his Lord with ease. Something is certainly wrong with our sincerity and that’s exactly the cause of those dangerous diseases.   The Yoruba Muslims of the Southwest Nigeria live with and suffer the diseases of the heart, such as tenbelekun, Kenimani, ilara, ote, rikishi, abosi and other similar ailments, so much that the future of…

She Don’t Want To Hear Anything About Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) But His Generosity Changed Her! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy Praise be to Allah; we praise Him and seek His help and forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allah from the evil of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allah guides cannot be led astray, and whomsoever He leaves astray cannot be guided. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah alone, with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. A long time ago there lived an old…

Senate screens Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman as NAHCON Chairman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs today 8th October,2024 screened Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During the session presided over by the Chairman,Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs ,Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, members of the Committee expressed confidence in Prof. Usman’s capacity to lead the Commission during this pivotal period. The motion for his confirmation was moved by Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero and seconded by Senator Shehu Buba…

NAHCON again meets Private Tour Operators …… says 95,000 pilgrims to receive SR150 each for 2023 Hajj refund

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) continued its interactive meetings with members of Private Tour Operators in Nigeria (PTOs). The meeting held today, 7th October 2024 was to update members on resolutions reached after resumption of office on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 by Acting Chairman of the Commission, Prof Abdullahi Sale Pakistan who had been absent briefly on a trip.   NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi who chaired the virtual meeting with the PTO’s relayed new developments from both Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah…

One Year On: Condemning the Ongoing Genocide in Gaza

Lukman Laleye Babalola

October 7, 2023 – October 7, 2024: A Year of Systematic Destruction, A Lifetime of Resilience   Today, we mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Israeli military assault on Gaza with both sorrow and outrage. We stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, honoring the memories of the innocent lives lost and reiterating our unwavering condemnation of the ongoing genocide.   Unrelenting Violence For 76 years, Israel’s occupation has perpetuated systemic violence, displacement, acts of ethnic cleansing and human rights abuses against Palestinians. The past year has witnessed unparalleled…

Always vet testimony before presentation – CAN advises Lord’s Chosen

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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to review testimonies shared by its members before public presentation.   CAN condemned one of the viral testimonies shared by a member of the church.   One of such testimonies described as misleading by CAN was one where a member of the church claimed she was ‘miraculously’ assisted to pass an examination.   While sharing the testimony, the unnamed member claimed that an old man appeared to her in the examination hall and…

Evangelism and Devotion: Keys to Growing God’s Kingdom, says Rev Idowu

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     On the first Sunday of October 2024, the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, hosted a service filled with spiritual fervour and rich teachings. The gathering was marked by a vibrant atmosphere, initiated through a powerful 30-minute choir ministration that set the tone for worship and reflection. Rev. Babatunde Idowu, the Senior Pastor and District Overseer of Wuse, led the congregation with a compelling sermon titled “Kingdom Expansion Through Witnessing.” Drawing from Acts 4:31-34, Pastor Idowu emphasized the necessity of witnessing and prayer…

Why MURIC did not support Street Protests – Prof Akintola

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has explained why it does not support street protests.   In a statement issued on Friday, 4th October, 2024 by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group argued that most street protests end up in violence which hurts innocent people, disrupt normal activities and set back the hands of the clock.   MURIC also said protests are square pegs while the fallouts are round holes while the motives are often short in public interest but long in hidden agenda.…

Saving Muslim Marriages: The Urgent Need for Counseling …….. As Baynakum Family Counseling Centre offers Solution with upcoming Cohort 15

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim community is facing a growing concern over the alarming rate of divorce. To address this issue, experts emphasized the vital role of marriage counselors in promoting healthy, happy marriages.   According to Islamic scholars, marriage is a divine institution (Quran 30:21). However, the reality remained ,that many Muslim couples struggle to maintain a strong, loving relationship.   Ustaz Abdulfatah Adeyemi, CEO of Baynakum Family Counseling Centre said: “The increasing divorce rate is a wake-up call for our community,” . “We need to prioritize marriage counseling to ensure couples…