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Islamic Council to Launch Sharia Court in Oyo This January

The Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has announced plans to establish a Sharia court in the state. The...

Ibadan Stampede: Alumni Call for Immediate Release of Detained Islamic High School Principal

The alumni of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, have called for the immediate release of the school principal, Abdullah Fasasi, who is...

Yinka Quadri Honored with Prestigious Islamic Chieftaincy Title

Renowned veteran actor Yinka Quadri has been bestowed with the distinguished Islamic chieftaincy title of Osupa Adini. This significant recognition highlights his impactful contributions...

ASR Africa Begins Reconstruction of Historic Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria

The reconstruction of the historic Mallam Abdulkarim Jummat Mosque in Zaria officially began on Monday, spearheaded by ASR Africa in collaboration with the Zazzau...
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MAAUN President Donates $100,000 to Islamic University in Uganda

In a remarkable gesture of generosity, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, has donated $100,000 (approximately N160 million) to...

Shettima to Meet Islamic Development Bank Chief in Saudi Arabia

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to engage in a bilateral meeting with the President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Muhammad-Sulaiman Al-Jasser, in...

Reconstruction Begins on Historic 187-Year-Old Zaria Mosque in Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, officially launched the reconstruction of the 187-year-old Zaria Central Mosque on Sunday. The historic mosque tragically collapsed in August...

Nigerian President Denies Withdrawing Security from Northern Governors or Closing Lagos Mosques

In November 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced a tax reform bill aimed at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal challenges. While the bill has faced opposition...
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Apostolic Nuncio Praises Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue in South Africa

Apostolic Nuncio Highlights Importance of Interfaith Dialogue Archbishop Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, the Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa, has praised the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference...

Kano Governor Appoints New Leaders for Civil Service, Sharia, and Zakkat Commissions

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has unveiled a fresh lineup of officials to head key state institutions, including the Civil Service, Sharia, and...

Abuja National Mosque Welcomes More Imams and Plans Digital Transformation for Friday Sermons

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the appointment of five additional imams to serve at the Abuja National Mosque, with...

Sultan of Sokoto Emphasizes Islam’s Support for Girl Child Education

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reaffirmed that Islam strongly supports the education of the girl child. He made this statement...
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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...