Category: Religion

Following the arrival of the final batch of a contingent of 312 pilgrims from Kwara State, the 2024 Hajj operation has successfully concluded in the State. The last batch, including the Amirul-Hajj, Senator Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, and other state officials, arrived safely on Tuesday, July 17th, 2024, at the Gen. Tunde Idiagbon International Airport,…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Thirty Nigerians, including a Financial and Taxation Expert, Dr. Awa Ibraheem, have been honoured as guests of King Salman bin AbdulAzeez Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, who is the custodian of the two Holy Mosques, for the ongoing 2024 Hajj exercise. Dr Awa Ibraheem is the Chairman/CEO of ICMA Services Limited…

Kaduna State has successfully airlifted over 4,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year. The final batch of over 300 pilgrims, including the state’s Amirul Hajj and Emir of Lere, Eng. Sulaiman Umar, departed recently with other officials.Max Air was the designated airline for the Kaduna pilgrims. Governor Uba Sani commended the officials…

From Lateef Taiwo The Federal Government through the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, (NCAOOSCE) is to collaborate with the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) and the Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV) to enrich the educational experience of Almajiri students by incorporating Arabic studies into their curriculum. A statement by…

By Milcah Tanimu On Good Friday, Christians across the globe pause to reflect on the profound message of Jesus Christ’s sacrificial love, symbolized by His crucifixion for the redemption of humanity. Rev. Dr. Arnfríður Guðmundsdóttir, Vice-President for the Nordic Countries at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), emphasized the significance of Good Friday as a reminder…

By Milcah Tanim Dr. Tajudeen Adebayo, the Chief Imam of Falomo Lagos Central Mosque, has called on the public to demonstrate respect for the fasting Muslim community by refraining from eating in their presence. Adebayo emphasized that consuming food in public during fasting hours undermines the sensitivity of those observing fasts and may discourage individuals…

By Milcah Tanimu As Christians and Muslims prepare for the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan, the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an advisory, urging worshippers to focus on promoting peace, unity, and harmony in Nigeria. In a statement by the DSS Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the…

By Milcah Tanimu The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has praised the late CEO of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, for his philanthropic endeavors and unwavering dedication to the gospel. Adeboye made these remarks during the Service of Songs held at the RCCG Resurrection Parish, Lekki, Lagos, for…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Acting Spiritual Father and Chairman Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Prophet Emmanuel Abiodun Alogbo has called on Christians to use the Lenten period to renew their faith and commitment to God. Prophet Alogbo in his message delivered at the Church Headquarters, Galilee Land, Orile-Igbon Oyo State also called on…

… Governor honoured as ‘Knight of Arabic’ From Lateef Taiwo Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, declared open the 18th national conference of the Academic Society for Arabic Language and Literature in Nigeria (ASALLIN) which was organized to commemorate the International Arabic Day slated for the 18th of December every year. The event…