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1444AH HIJRAH: EMAN congratulate Muslim faithfuls, charges Muslims to pray for Nigeria

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The El-Birru Muslims Association of Nigeria (EMAN) has congratulated Muslims in Ebira land and Nigeria at large on the occasion of Hijrah 1444AH. The association in a release signed by Alhaji (Arc.)Abdulyekeen Mamman,National Ameer,EMAN ,Salahudeen Ustaz Yunus,National Secretary, EMAN.also urged muslims in Nigeria to pray for peace and unity of Nigeria. The association called on all Muslim faithfuls to join them as EMAN mark the new Islamic Year. EMAN therefore highlighted some of activities prepared for the celebration of the new Islamic calendar as follows: *THURSDAY (28:07:2022): Observation of One…

EID ‘IL – KABIR ; Defence Minister rejoices with muslims ….. calls for National, Unity sacrifice to end Insecurity

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The Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of the celebration of the Eid-il Kabir.   General Magashi urged Muslims to prioritise national security and unity in their prayers for this year’s festival of sacrifice, otherwise known in the Islamic parlance as Eid’il Adha.   General Magashi stated this in a message to felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the celebration of Eid’il Kabir festival.   While thanking Almighty Allah for sparing the lives of the muslins to…

Eid-el-Kabir: Refugees Federal Commissioner, Imaan rejoices with Muslims, Vulnerable citizens

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The federal commissioner, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and internally Displaced Persons NCFRMI, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-ibrahim has sent a message of congratulations to Moslems and the vulnerable in Nigeria on the auspicious occasion of sallah celebration.   In a message to mark the occasion of Eid Kabir for 2022, the federal commissioner called for total sacrifices on the part of leaders and the vulnerable as demonstrated by the spirit of the season.   She said government alone cannot cater for persons of concern POCs, therefore all hands must be on…

MURIC urges Nigerian Govt to condemn India for persecuting muslims

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A Nigeria based Islamic human rights organization,the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned the harsh treatment of Indian Muslims by the Indian government. The group asked the Nigerian government to summon the Indian ambassador to Nigeria in order to lodge an official complaint against India and to warn the latter against further escalation.   MURIC’s complaint to the Nigerian government was contained in a statement issued by the director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Thursday, 26th June, 2022.   The full statement reads:   “The Indian authorities recently…

MURIC condemns blasphemy killing in Sokoto

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the killing in Sokoto of a student, Deborah Samuel, over allegation of blasphemy.   In a statement released by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday, 13th May, 2022, MURIC described the killing as outrageous, illegal and unlawful.   The full statement reads :   “A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, was on Thursday killed for allegedly blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The blaspheme statement was reportedly posted…

Eid-el-fitr: NYSC DG congratulates Muslims,urges them to reflect gains of Ramadan fast

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The Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim has felicitated with Muslim faithful and other Nigerians on the occasion of Eid-fitri celebration.   Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim in a Sallah message,he personally signed urged Muslims to reflect the gains of Ramadan in their lives.   The message read in part;   “On behalf of Management and Staff of the National Youth Sevice Corps, I heartily felicitate with the Muslim faithfuls on the successful completion of Ramadan Fast. ‘I earnestly pray that the gains of the great…

EID-EL-FITR: Niger SSG greets muslims, preaches peace, love, tolerance

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As millions of Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, the Secretary to the Government of Niger State (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has urged Muslims to remain steadfast in the worship of Allah and to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they did during the month of Ramadan.   The SSG who disclosed this in his message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr on behalf of the Government and people of the State asked Muslims to continue to uphold the ideals…

Council Of Islamic Preachers felicitates with Muslims, canvases support for Southern Presidency come 2023

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The Supreme Council Of Islamic Preachers In Nigeria(SCIPIN)in a Sallah message signed by Sheikh Muhammad Noura Bn – Ahmad,Head,Media & Publicity and made available to journalists ,has congratulated Muslim faithful on the completion of Ramadan and Celebration of Eid-fitri.   The Sallah message read in part;   “Todays the Conclusion of Ramadan fasting 1443 of which Muslims Faithfuls the world over Experience Rejuvenated Spiritual Rebirth by keeping away from Eating & Drinking whence virtues of Endurance, Patience, Worshipping with lots of Supplication individually and Collectively for our country Nigeria “While…

RAMADAN : Pray for Nigeria, Ortom tasks Muslims

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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Muslim faithful to pray for the restoration of peace, unity and security of the nation during this year’s Ramadan fasting and prayer. Governor Ortom in a goodwill message to the Nigerian Muslim faithful noted that the challenges facing Nigeria today demand that the nation need prayers for her survival more than ever before. Besides the intractable security challenges raging the country, the governor said “peace and security is imperative as we enter 2023 electioneering period”. He also craved for religious harmony between…

2023: Ahmad tasks Muslims to participate, ensure credible leadership

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Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Ahmad, the Chief Missioner, Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has advised Muslims in Nigeria to participate fully in the electoral process and ensure the emergence of credible leaders in the 2023 General Election. Ahmad made the call as the Guest Speaker at the 12th Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduate’s Association (UNIFEMGA) National Honours Award’s Program in Ilorin. Speaking on the theme: “2023 and Beyond: The Role of Muslims in Ensuring a Credible Leadership for Nigeria”, Ahmad noted that Allah will ask Muslims the various role played in ensuring credible…