Category: Religion

Jamal Khashoggi killed in Istanbul Consulate By Khaled A Beydoun

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Saudi Arabia admitted journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside its consulate in Istanbul, saying he died in brawl, but made no mention of where his body is. [Reuters] The recent disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has the world’s fingers pointed in the direction of the Saudi government, specifically at its de-facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen living in exile in the United States because of his criticism of the Saudi regime, earned the esteem of audiences that read his political commentary in both…

Leave Gumi , Kukah Alone, MURIC Urges Nigerians

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has added to the cacophony of voices on the recent reconciliation between ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar. According to MURIC in its press release of early Wednesday, 17th October, 2018, signed by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola,said there was nothing out of place in what took place during the Abeokuta armistice.   “People should stop blaming Shaykh Gumi and Reverend Kukah. They have every right to attend any occasion so long as they did not gatecrash. They are not from Sierra Leone.…

PRESIDENT OBASANJO & ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR: A Reconciliation Not An Endorsement . By Bishop Matthew Hassan KUKAH

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I have deliberately made this explanatory note long because I think it is necessary that people make up their minds based on the facts, given my central role in the event. I note that Sheikh Gumi has already told his own side of the story. I feel obliged to state my own side so that Nigerians can have a clearer picture of my own involvement. Sadly, I personally did not read President Obasanjo’s statement until two days later on the Internet since I was not physically in the hall. Although…

Gov Sani-Bello Enjoins Religion Leaders To Preach Peace,Harmonious Existence

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has urged clerics and society leaders to use religion to further harmonious existence in Nigeria.   Governor Sani-Bello stated this at the Maulid anniversary of Shiek Ahmad Tijjani and N133, 548, 570 appeal launching for the establishment of Majma’u Islamic Model School Secretariat, Minna at the Justice Idris Legbo International Conference Centre, Minna.   Governor Sani-Bello said that clerics and other leaders have important role to play in ensuring that religious tolerance exist among the people.   He called on the clerics to preach…

KILLINGS: Matters Arising From the Plateau

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, is compelled to express its shock and stupefaction on the tragic bloodbath and savagery emanating for the umpteenth time from Plateau State. Formerly a haven of peace and a pride to the nation, Plateau State, especially the three Local Government Areas of Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Jos South, has relapsed into a state of anomie, a condition of intermittent, internecine and seemingly intractable violence.   At…

MUSWEN Holds Confab On Islam In Yorubaland

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Renowned Scholars and stakeholders will converge in Ibadan on Saturday Oct. 6, to discuss the history of Islam in Yoruba land. The International conference being facilitated by the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) was part of the activities lined up to mark the 10th year anniversary of the group. A statement by the Chairman, Conference Planning Committee, Professor Muhib Opeloye and 10th Anniversary Committee, Alhaji Yisa Abdulkareem indicates that the maiden conference will hold at the International Conference Centre, UI, Ibadan, Oyo state from 10 am. The conference…

Oyo State Muslims raises N1.5 bn for Islamic Centre … As Dangote, Sultan, Govs storm Ibadan on Sunday

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Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar is leading prominent Islamic leaders to Ibadan on Sunday Sept. 30, for the fund raising for the building of N1.5 bn International Islamic Centre for the Muslim Community of Oyo state (MUSCOYS). In a statement by the MUSCOYS Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Oyo state Governor, Ishaq Ajimobi will host his colleague governors from Osun, Ogun, Kano and Kaduna states. Speaking on the long list of Special Guests of Honour, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, the Chairman of the Community said Alhaji Aliko…

NAHCON Concludes 2018 Hajj Operations

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The last flight for the 2018 Hajj which signifies end of this year’s exercise took off today, 24th of September with 111 officials from the media team, medical personnel and NAHCON staff. Addressing newsmen at the departure lounge of King Abdul Azeez International Airport, Jedda, Barrister Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad, the Commission’s Chairman officially announced 2018 Hajj operations as over. thanking the Almighty for the successful operation. He equally appreciated Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yomi Osinbanjo, members of the National Assembly and the Secretary to the Government of…

I Never called Tinubu to beg for Ambode – Adeboye

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The General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has refuted claims that he called the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to beg for a second term ticket for Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State. The decision of elders in APC, Lagos State to support the aspiration of former Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has left the second term ambition of Ambode in jeopardy. Reports had it that Adeboye called Tinubu to beg for Ambode to be allowed…

NEW ISLAMIC YEAR: GOV SANI-BELLO CONGRATULATES MUSLIM UMMAH …Calls for Tolerance, Peaceful Co-existence

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Niger State Governor, Alh. Abubakar Sani-Bello has congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of New Islamic Calendar with a call on them to be focused and live a consecrated life in line with the doctrines and teachings of Islam. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace urged Muslims across the country to remain focused and ensure they live a sacred life as pilgrims here on earth. He called on the people to work towards building a future for Nigeria,that would be hinged…