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Somolu Muslim Community Denounces Religious Division, Backs APC Chairmanship Candidate

The Muslim community of Somolu Local Government Area in Lagos State has publicly distanced itself from a viral letter discrediting the All Progressives Congress...

Kwara Emir Hosts Prayers for President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq’s Administration

In a significant spiritual gesture, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, convened a special prayer session in Ilorin on Saturday, seeking divine...

2025 Hajj: NAHCON Committee Assesses Food Facilities for Nigerian Pilgrims in Madinah

Abuja, Nigeria – As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj exercise, the Madinah Feeding Committee of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), led...

Nigerian Teen Files Lawsuit Against JAMB Over Hijab Ban at UTME Exam Centre

ABUJA, May 10, 2025 — In a growing debate over religious rights and examination protocols, a Nigerian teenager, Lawal Hameedat Adenike, has filed a...
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Selangor Ends Middle East Sponsorships for Undergraduate Islamic Studies, Prioritizes Local Institutions

SHAH ALAM, 10 May 2025 — The Selangor state government, in collaboration with the Selangor Zakat Board (LZS), has announced a policy shift that...

Nigeria Launches First Hajj Flight from Owerri, Signaling Unity and Progress

Owerri, Imo State — In a landmark development for Nigeria's religious and national identity, the country flagged off its first-ever Hajj flight from the...

Respected Islamic Cleric Urges Alaafin’s Inner Circle to Foster Unity in Oyo

Sheikh Ahmad Awujoola, a prominent Islamic cleric, has called on those within the inner circle of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, to...

President of Nigeria’s Shari’ah Council, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah, Passes Away

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has lost its esteemed President, Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah. His death was announced by the Grand...
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Deadly Explosion in Borno State Claims 26 Lives, Say Residents

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A devastating explosion in Nigeria's troubled northeastern region has left at least 26 people dead and several others injured, according to...

Nigerian Islamic Scholar Stirs Controversy by Endorsing Death Penalty for Apostasy

In a statement that has sparked intense discussions across Nigeria and beyond, prominent Islamic scholar and National Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Dr....

Ekiti Government Seeks Peace with Muslim Community After Mosque Demolition Sparks Outrage

In the wake of a controversial mosque demolition in Aramoko Local Government Area, the Ekiti State Government has moved swiftly to restore calm and...

MURIC Slams Demolition of Mosques in Ekiti, Demands Rebuilding Efforts

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed strong disapproval over the demolition of two mosques in Aramoko, a town in Ekiti State, describing the...
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Religious groups denounce desecration of South Africa Muslim Cemetery

Cape Town -The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) is calling on families who have recently buried loved ones at the Mowbray Cemetery to come forward...

FG declares Monday public holiday for Eid-el Maulud

The Federal Government has declared Monday, November 11, 2019 as Public Holiday to mark the 2019  Eid-el Maulud celebration in commemoration of the birthday...