Category: Religion

Exalting and Praising The Lord: An Overwhelming Experience of Faith at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja

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By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   Amidst the bustling cityscape of Abuja, a powerful wave of spirituality washed over the congregation at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, on December 1, 2024.   This Communion Sunday Service was not just any gathering; it was a dynamic encounter with the divine, centered around the life-affirming theme of “Exalting and Praising The Lord.”   The atmosphere was charged with an electrifying mix of hope, faith, and community spirit as voices rose in unison during the choir’s uplifting ministration.   The highlight of the…

Friday Sermon: Real Ahlis-Sunnah Wal-Jama’ah (Sunnists) Are Not Extremists! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Islam prohibits extremism and strongly condemns it. The extremists deviate from the path and methodology of Muslims because they neglect the Sunnah of Islam and emphasize only on its mandatories. In this regard, three men came to the houses of the wives of the Prophet…

Make Oyo Education utmost priority — MURIC tells Gov Makinde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Gov Seyi Makinde led administration has been charged to make education a matter of utmost priority. The call was made by the leading human rights group in Nigeria, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) following the recent reports on the education sector in the State. In a statement circulated to the media on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The State Ambassador and Secretary General of the Muslim Rights Concern MURIC Oyo State Chapter called for urgent proactive measures to ensure proper access to education in the State.   The full message reads:…

Hajj 2025: NAHCON Inaugurates 32-man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee ….. Opens Application Forms for Airlift of Pilgrims

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today inaugurated a 32 man Screening/Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2025 Hajj air-carriers and cargo conveyers. Also inaugurated was a six man Secretariat for the Committee. The inauguration was followed by Opening of Application Forms for the Issuance of Hajj Licence for airlift of the 2025 pilgrims from Nigeria. The event took place in Hajj House, the NAHCON headquarter, today 26th November 2024. This set the pace for series of activities that will culminate in the selection of pilgrims’ air carriers as well as…

Petroleum Products Supply:MURIC hails NNPC-Dangote rapport

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A faith-based human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has applauded the cooperation and mutual understanding between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery.   In a statement issued on Monday, 25th November, 2024, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, described the recent development as positive, progressive and commendable.   The full statement reads:   *“The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) yesterday instructed independent marketers to halt the importation of petroleum products from outside Nigeria citing the capacity of Dangote Refinery to supply…

The Enduring Power of Inward Focus in Marriage

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon   In a spiritually invigorating Sunday service held on November 24, 2024, the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, hosted a transformative gathering themed “Looking Inwards In Marriage.”   The event brought couples and individuals together to contemplate the intricate dynamics of marital relationships, fostering a deeper connection with God and one another.   A United Congregational Event   The service commenced with a soul-stirring performance by the church choir, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of marital unity and personal introspection.   In…

Friday Sermon: How Allah Almighty Answers Our Prayers And Supplications (Du’a) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Mt Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Supplication (Du’a) is an act of worship that brings the servant closer to Allah, the Most High. Through it, the servant realises the meaning of servitude, neediness, and dependence, while simultaneously invoking the divine nature, power, and richness of Allah, the Most High. Feeling one’s…

Alhassan Adam Alhaji emerges winner of 2024 Nupe Literature Prizes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A Kwara State Indigene,Alhassan Adam Alhaji has emerged winner of the 2024 Nupe Literature Prize.The Event took place at Kowa Schools Kpakungu, Minna Niger State. At the event, Zakari Isah Fujeregi from Gbako local government areas of Niger state emerged second position, and Rahmatu Mahmud Salihu from Bida emerged third position respectively. Speaking at the event the Director Indigenous Language Learning Centre, ILLEC Adamu Idris Manarakis said the Centre is fully ready to revamp the act of competition in among the students to enable them expressed thier talent of the…

Put your trust in God: declares Bro Charles Damen

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Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon     Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings: A Report on a Sunday Service at Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse, Abuja On Sunday, November 17, 2024, the Foursquare Gospel Church, Wuse District Headquarters, Abuja, held a spiritually uplifting Sunday service focused on the theme “Actualising God’s Commanded Blessings.” Brethren, join me to look into the sermon’s core message, highlighting the sermon’s key takeaways and the overall atmosphere.   Service Overview: The service commenced with vibrant choir ministration, setting a reverent yet joyful tone. The sermon, delivered by Bro. Charles Damen,…

Friday Sermon: Encouraging Islamic Education Reduces Crime In The Society! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Dear brothers and sisters! One of the most effective ways Islam employs to combat crime, prevent it, and reduce its prevalence is through purposeful education. This education is considered one of the most important means to resist evil and corruption, and it has a profound impact. Islamic education is distinct from…