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EID-EL MAULUD: Gov Sani Bello enjoins Muslims to embrace virtues of Prophet Muhammad

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Niger State Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has advocated the need for Muslim Ummah to reflect deeply over the unique conduct and lifestyle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as they joined their counterparts worldwide to mark this year’s Eid-el Maulud . The Governor in a message to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, said imbibing the spirit of love, patience, perseverance, humility, honesty, generosity and above all putting others first would guarantee peace, unity and Nigeria would be a better place to live in. Governor Sani Bello…

Maulud Nabbiy: Emulate shinning virtues of Prophet Muhammad, Oyetola tells Muslims

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Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has sent greetings to Muslims in the State and across the world as they mark the occasion of the Maulud Nabbiy, birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Governor in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, enjoined the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of this celebration to reflect on the lessons and teachings of the Prophet, whom he said, led a life of service to Allah and humanity. Oyetola also urged them to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s shining virtues of love, compassion,…

Veteran Journalist decries Poor Reading Culture among Muslims

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An Ibadan-based veteran journalist, Alhaji Femi Abbas has said the poor reading culture among Muslims portend danger for the Muslim Community. He stated this in Ibadan during a lecture entitled ” Media and Islam in Contemporary Nigeria: Friend or Foe” at the 14th Biennial Conference of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association, UNIFEMGA, Ibadan Chapter. Abbas said it was high time Muslims cultivated the habit of reading as such would make them informed and would at the same time enhance their deep knowledge about Islam. “The reality on ground is…

NSCIA condemns Jos massacre,urges Muslims to remain calm

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned the massacre of a group of innocent Muslims who were returning from Bauchi to Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday. While affirming the statements of their Excellencies, the Governors of Plateau and Ondo States that it was a case of mistaken identity and not particularly intended for the Muslims, the Council appealed to all Muslims to be calm and nobody should take laws into his or her hands. The Council reemphasized that no human life deserved to be wasted on any…

Eid-El-Fitri: Rep Akande-Sadipe felicitates with Muslims, distributes Cash, Ram, food items

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Member,representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,Hon. Tolulope Akande Sadipe. K has described Eid-el-Fitri as a period to reflect on the essence of faith in the Almighty. While felicitating with Muslims across her constituency, and Nigeria at large ,she called for sober reflections and prayers for the country. Akande-Sadipe, who doubled as the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs also distributed cash, cows, rams and rice to Muslim faithful amongst the party Chiefs, community and traditional leaders within her constituency. In her message, she wrote, “On…

EID-EL-KABIR: UI Acting VC, Prof. Ekanola rejoices with Muslims

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The Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, has felicitated with the Muslims in the University and other Nigerians on this year’s Eid-el- Kabir celebration. In a statement signed by the University’s Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, the Acting Vice-Chancellor lauded the Muslims in the University for using their faith to promote love and harmony in the institution. “I must commend Muslims in the University for their continuous contributions to the development of the institution and peaceful co-existence with their neighbours as well as people of…

EID-EL-KABIR: Niger SSG felicitates with Muslims, calls for fervent prayers,compliance with COVID-19 protocols

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The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane has enjoined Muslims to always remain steadfast and imbibe the culture of honesty and peaceful coexistence. The SSG who disclosed this in his message to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir on behalf of the Government and people of the State further implored Nigerlites to use the occasion to pray fervently for peace, unity and security of lives and property. Ahmed Matane admonished Muslims faithful to use the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir to promote love, harmony and live peacefully with one another irrespective…

Gov AbdulRazaq bids Muslims, Kwarans blessed Eid-el-Kabir

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Muslims and all Kwarans on the occasion of Eid-el-Adha 1432 AH, or the feast of sacrifice, prayed God to bless their households, accept their prayers, and reward their offerings.   In a personal Eid message to the people of the state, the Governor said the feast of sacrifice was a reminder to the rewards that await those who are patient and submit to God’s will and maintain excellent relations with fellow human beings, irrespective of their differences.   “I bid the Muslim community and indeed…

Eid-el Kabir: Hon Gaya urges Muslims to pray for Peace , Economy stability

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Member representing Aljingi, Gaya and Albasu Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, has called on Muslims in the country to devote their prayers calling on Allah to end the numerous economic and security challenges facing the country. According to him,no times in Nigeria’s history that economic and insecurity ravaged the entire nation,Nigerians should continue pray for an end to all challenges facing the citizens and nation, added that present situation in the country was a test of faith and a challenge to everyone. The…

Eid-el-Kabir: Oyetola rejoices with Muslims, urges strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols

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Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has rejoiced with Muslims in the State and across the world on the occasion of the 1442 AH Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging them not to forget the symbolic significance of the celebration. This is contained in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslim faithful. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Monday, the Governor encouraged the Muslim faithful to take cognisance of the symbolic significance of the festival and imbibe the lessons of obedience and sacrifice as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.…