Religion

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Kogi state Jama’atul Nasirul Islam (JNI) has commissioned Secretariat in Ayetoro-Gbede to serve the Okun speaking area of Kogi state. In his welcome addressing, Chairman of JNI in Kogi state , Ambassador Usman Bello described the epoch making occasion as a memorable one. Ambassador Bello said the secretriat which was…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Lokoja -based Islamiya School,Madarasatul Rau’datul Nabi’u Litahfizul Qur’an Wada’asatul Islamiya,Unguwan Kura, on Sunday, 20 February 2022 graduated 15 students The fanfare – like ceremony was held at Muslim Secondary School, Unguwan kura, Lokoja. Speaking at the occasion, Head teacher of the school,Malam Alkasim Muhammed, said the school was a tuition-free system…

The Chief Imam of Kafanchan Central Mosque in Kaduna, Sheikh Adam Tahir, has passed away. The late cleric, aged 130, was regarded as the oldest Islamic leader in Nigeria. Sheikh Tahir is survived by 26 children, 290 grandchildren and over 200 great-grandchildren. Deputy Chief Imam of Kafanchan, Alhaji Muhammad Kassim, said he died on Wednesday…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Alhaji Abubakar Khalid Sulaiman, Director of Administration APC National Secretariat, member representing Lokoja/ Kogi Federal Constituency, Hon. Shaba Ibrahim, Cigari of Lokoja, ACP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, Waziri of Lokoja, Alhaji Abdulrahman Idi on Sunday led the pack of dignitaries that attended the fidau prayer for the repose of the soul of…

The Families of Alhaji Yakubu Jimoh and that of Alhaji Abdulsalam Danladi Muhammad ( DINA), Cordially invites the general public to the wedding Fatiha of their Children;Barrister Yazeed Yakubu and Barrister Amina Ummi Abdulsalam,which will inshaAllah schedule to take place on the 19th of March 2022, Apo Legislative Quarters, Zone E Mosque, Abuja. Time ;…

By Mustapha Usman The Grand Khalifa of Tijjaniyya, Sheik Muhammad Mahi Ibrahim Nyass, has disowned an advertorial regretting his inability to honour Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s invitation to attend Zikir Festival organised by the state government. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that a paid advertorial was published in page 33 of Daily Trust of Tuesday – the 1st…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The new General Manager, Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Lokoja, Alhaji Yahaya Adam has enjoined the leadership and members of Kogi State Chapter of Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) on the need for its members to project the true Islamic message devoid of things that would cause disaffection among members of…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi ll, the President General Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, has advised eligible voters in Nigeria to register, get their voters’ card (PVC) and vote the best and competent candidates in all positions in subsequent elections. Khalifa Sanusi made the call on Saturday in Lokoja, at the end of the…

By Abubakar Musa Babaanini Secretary-general of Association of Local Government Of Nigeria (ALGON) Hon. Muhammed Ibukun Abubakar (Bukky) has urged Muslims to emulate the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) Abubakar made the called at 4th World Maulud Nabiyi celebration which took place in Lokoja on Saturday. He advised Muslims ummah to…

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Grand Khalifa of Tijaniyya movement in the world, Sheikh Mahy Niasse, and other top leaders in Nigeria have boycotted a zikr and prayer sessions sponsored by Kano State Government at the Emir’s Palace. The zikr, a kind of gathering for litany of prayers practiced by Sufi Muslims, is scheduled to…