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2023 Elections: Be objective in your reportage, MMPN charges Journalists

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Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has advised journalists to fear Allah in their reportage of the elections by being objective irrespective of their political leanings. MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President, Abdur-Rahman Balogun reminded Journalists of the ethics of the profession which preaches objectivity and accuracy. Balogun also reminded Muslim Journalists especially, to have at the back of their mind, the motto of the Association, which says:” Say the truth even if it affects you “. “It is…

Why we’re rejoicing over Supreme Court ruling on Hijab – Islamic Welfare Foundation

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Islamic Welfare Foundation has considered the Supreme Court judgement on hijab wearing among female Muslim students in schools in Lagos State as a breakthrough for the Muslim Ummah.   The Foundation in a release jointly signed Dr. Hassan Kalejaiye Dr. Abdulkareem Oloyede,National Coordinator and General Secretary respectively, felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Lagos, Southwest, and Nigeria in general.   The Foundation particularly congratulated the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for its fatherly role, Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN) for its guidance, Muslim Students Society of Nigeria…

MMPN felicitates with MSSN@68,says Time to return to Excellence of the Past is now

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The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has felicitated with the entire Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) as it clocked 68 years, having been established on 18th April, 1954 in Lagos.   MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President , Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said that the MSSN had come a long way in bringing together Muslims from various backgrounds and training them in line with the teachings of Islam for national unity, cohesion and development.   The statement read in part; “MSSN main focus is…

IPI Nigeria : MMPN hails Mojeed, Shekarau, Salami’s election

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The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has urged the newly elected Executive of International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria to be good ambassadors of the country by upholding the tenets of Journalistic ethics in the discharge of their duties. In a congratulatory statement to the new leaders, the National President of MMPN, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said the association is well pleased with the emergence of the core professionals. MMPN implored the new leaders of IPI Nigeria to bring to fore their wealth of experience as tested professionals to uplift the standard…

MMPN felicitates Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar on 15 years coronation anniversary

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Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN)in a release signed by its National President,Abdur-Rahman Balogun felicitated with its Grand Patron, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on his ascension to the throne 15 years ago. “Quoting from Prof. Ishaq Akintola 15th year coronation lecture on this unique leader of Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, His Eminence “effectively falls into all three categories of greatness. As a prince of the highest traditional stool in Nigeria, he was born great.…

Sokoto and Jos Massacre: Muslim Media demands probe, punishment of offenders

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The Muslims Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has frown at the deliberate killings of innocent Muslims over the weekend in both Jos, Plateau and Sokoto states.The media association called on federal government to set up an investigative panel to unravel the rationale for criminal attacks on Muslims by some alleged Christian militias in Plateau and Sokoto states. In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, President of Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday, the group condemned the wicked killings of both Muslims in Sokoto and Jos. It was reported…

Hijrah 1443A.H: Muslim Media practitioners demand holiday for Islamic New Year

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For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has reiterated its call on both the Federal and state governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1443 A.H, as a public holiday. In the Hijrah 1443 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun said such a declaration would be in line with the rule of law, fairness and justice to Muslims in Nigeria. Balogun urged the Federal Government to give recognition to Muslim New Year in the…

Eid-Kabir: MMPN urges Govt to tackle worsening security.

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Nigerian leaders have been charged to do more to address the worsening security situation in the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi . Alhaji Fasasi said it is hightime that the Federal government in particular adopted urgent and pragmatic security strategies stressed that it is sad that hardly would a week pass that there would not be incidents of banditry, kidnapping, farmers-herders’ clashes among others whereas such happenings were alien in Nigerian societies.…

Eidul-Fitri : MMPN charges FG to address security challenges

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Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN has urged as a matter of urgency the Federal Government to address the security challenges that are threatening the unity of the country. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi in commemoration of this year’s Eidul-Fitri. Alhaji Fasasi noted that the Federal Government needed to intensify efforts and embrace proactive mechanisms as the security lapses were the basis for agitations for break up of the country. He enjoined secessionists to have a rethink and…

Ramadan: MMPN urges Muslims to adhere to COVID-19 protocols

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As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts all over the world to began Ramadan fasting, they have been urged to be moderate and follow COVID-19 protocols while fasting and engaging in other spiritual activities. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by Chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi. Alhaji Fasasi said though there is no restriction by government , the traditional activities during Ramadan like Tarawih, Tafsir, group iftar and annual lecture should be observed moderately and in line with COVID-19 protocols so…