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LENT AND RAMADAN: DSS felicitates with Christians, Muslims,calls for peaceful co-existence among adherents

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The Department of State Services (DSS) to identified with the Christian and Muslim faithful at their Lent and coming Ramadan seasons respectively. the Service accordingly extended its heartfelt felicitations for peace, unity and harmony to adherents of these faiths. The DSS in a statement signed by Director, PR & Strategic Communications, Peter Afunanya said it recognized the significance of these sacred rites, enjoined worshippers to promote understanding, compassion and respect for one another during and after the exercises. The Service appealed to stakeholders to refrain from economic exploitation, sabotage or…

Eid-el Kabir: Gov Otu felicitates Muslims, Preaches Peace, Tolerance

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Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has congratulated the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urged them to embrace peace and support his administration to reposition the state to an enviable height.   Otu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, urged the Muslim Ummah to continue in their prayers for Cross River State and Nigeria to be a society that works for all.   The governor, who sued for tolerance, sacrifice and commitment to the teachings of Allah as exemplified by Prophet…

Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde celebrates with Muslims, calls for more prayers for state, Nigeria

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir.   The Governor congratulated all residents of the state on witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H., marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, praying to Allah (SWT) to accept the worship and sacrifices of the Muslim Ummah across the country.   Governor Makinde, who appreciated the Muslims for their support and prayers during the four years of Omituntun 1.0, called on them to continue to pray…

Eid-il-Fitr: Continue with the act of love, sacrifice – Gov Adeleke urges Muslims

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has urged Muslim faithfuls in the state not to jettison the virtue of love and sacrifice the holy month of Ramadan teaches.   The Governor while felicitating with Muslims on the celebration of the 2023 Eid-ul-fitr charges the Muslim faithfuls to continue to live with love, sacrifice and piety as they did throughout the holy month of Ramadan.   “I rejoice with fellow Muslims across Osun State on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. While we throng the Eid ground for prayers…

RAMADAN: Gov Sani Bello congratulates muslims, charges them to pray for sustainable peace, progress of Nigeria

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has sent his felicitations and best wishes to the Muslim Ummah as they begin the obligatory Ramadan fast.   The Governor called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to beseech the Almighty Allah to continue to bless the country, unite its people, and bring relative peace as well as sustainable progress and development to the nation.   In a Ramadan message, Governor Sani Bello urged Muslim faithful to be well-behaved during the holy month in order to maximize the spiritual and…

Ramadan: FCT Minister of State felicitates Muslims

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The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has sent a warm message to all Muslim faithful in the FCT, Nigeria, and all over the world, as they commence the holy month of Ramadan. In her message, Dr. Aliyu extended her warmest wishes to all Muslim brothers and sisters, calling on them to use the occasion to deepen their devotion to God and to strive for greater compassion, empathy, and generosity towards one another. She also reminded Muslims to remember the less privileged in…

Construct beneficial projects to immortalize your loved ones – Imam Fuad Adeyemi charges Muslims

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Muslims have been admonished to establish enduring legacies that will improve the living condition of communities as part of their acts of worship.   The National Chief imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society,Imam Fuad Adeyemi gave the admonition when he while commissioning a motorized borehole in Epe community in Lagos state, constructed by Alhaji Isa Niniola in memory of his late wife Hajia Iyabo Niniola.   The Late Hajia Iyabo Niniola in whose memory the motorized borehole was constructed was until her death in February 2022, the National Secretary of Al-Habibiyyah…

Muslims Are Brothers And One Body! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Friday, Jumada Al-Ula 15, 1444 AH (December 09, 2022)   In the name Of Allah, Most merciful, Most compassionate   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels and send His peace and blessings upon him—likewise upon his family, Companions, and true followers.   Dear Brothers and Sisters! This week’s (Friday) piece will In Shaa Allah be on the brotherhood in Islam.   Respected servants of Allah! Wallahi, Islam has taken every necessary measure to preserve humanity…

MAULUD: Buhari urges muslims to imbibe noble virtues of Prophet Muhammad

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President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims to “practice the noble and shining virtues of the Prophet Muhammad” saying that “the best way to honour him is to follow his good examples.”   In his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of Maulud to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, the President explained that “the prophet became famous for his life of humility, justice and fairness.”   According to President Buhari, “the Prophet attracted people to Islam through personal examples of honesty, trustworthiness, justice, patience and tolerance.”   He…

2023 CENSUS: EMAN National Amir tasks Muslims on effective participation

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The National Amir,Elbirru Muslim Association of Nigeria(EMAN)Arc. AbdulYekeen Mamman, has reminded muslims of their roles in all National Civic activities,amongst which include the National general Elections and National Headcount (Census)scheduled for the first/ second quarters of 2023. Speaking at a public lecture organized by the El-birru Muslim Association of Nigeria EMAN to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1444ah At Ogaminana Central Jumaat Masjid,Adavi L.G.A of Kogi State on Muharram 1,1444 AH(Saturday, 30th July, 2022),Arc.Mamman informed muslim faithfuls on the needs for their effective participation in both exercises particularly the National…