Category Archives: Religion

Mallam Abdulrahman Balogun, National President, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), has congratulated the newly appointed executives of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).  This is contained in a statement signed by the MMPN President, Mallam Abdulrahman Balogun. The new executives include: Prof. Mahfouz Adebola Adedimeji, Mallam Abbas Jimoh, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu …

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Prof. Akiti Alamu, of the Department of Religious, University of Ilorin has called for overall religious enlightenment, for a peaceful nation. The Don made the call during the 304th Inaugural Lecture, titled, “The Six Blind Men and The Nigerian Elephant”, on Thursday, in Ilorin. Alamu said that across major world religions, enlightenment is the ultimate …

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The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has fixed July 10 for the turbaning of the new Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad-Bashir Dasuki. A statement by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona, on Monday, in Ilorin, said that the turbaning of 13th substantive Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate would hold at the palace. …

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The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has approved the commencement of Jumat Khutbah by the new Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad-Bashir Dasuki, on Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Wednesday, in Ilorin. “Sheikh Muhammad-Bashir Dasuki was appointed as the 13th Chief Imam of …

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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has approved the appointment of Sheikh Muhammad-Bashir Dasuki, as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate. This is contained in a statement issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, on Wednesday, in Ilorin. According to the statement, the appointment followed a rigorous …

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A total number of 1,486 pilgrims from Kwara State out of the 1,714 pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned back home safely. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Jumoke Jimoh, Press Secretary, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Board, on Tuesday, in Ilorin. The Press …

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Muslim faithfuls in Kwara state have joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate the Eid -Eil Adha Sallah. The Eid-Eil-Adha prayer was held under a peaceful atmosphere at the Ilorin Central Praying Ground at about 10 a.m. Speaking  with newsmen  after observing the Eid prayers, the governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, prayed  Allah …

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By Toba Ajayi The Message of Salvation Women Ministry (MSWM) has advised women to embrace the fear of God, tolerance, and love in order to build stable and peaceful families. The President of the ministry, Mrs Florence Ajagbe, gave the advice on Saturday during the 21st anniversary of the ministry held at the First ECWA …

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By Ahmed Ajikobi The newly Islamic Welfare Foundation (IWF) National Coordinator Dr. Muh’tahir Oloyede has expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve, describing the appointment as both a joyous milestone and a significant responsibility entrusted to the younger generation of the foundation. Speaking shortly after his assumption in office at the organization’s secretariat located …

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Airlift of intending pilgrims from Kwara state is to commence on May 6, at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin to Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary, Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir stated this at the enlightenment programme, organized for all its intending pilgrims for the year 2026 Hajj, at the State …

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