Religion

The 10th memorial prayer for the late Hajiya Sa’adat Akanke Yusuf, organised by her children held in Lokoja on Sunday in her newlayout residence. In his sermon at the anniversary/Fida’u Prayer, Sheikh Yusuf Zaria,who led other Islamic clerics, said; “Muslims children should always endevour to pray for the reposed of their parents everyday just as…

The families of Late Dr B. S Yusuf, late Hajiya Sa’adat. A. Yusuf, Cordially invites Muslim Ummah to the 10th year anniversary/ Fida’u Prayers for the reposed of their mother, late Hajiya Sa’adat Akanke Yusuf, which will InshaAllah take place on Sunday 28th, February 2021. Time ; 9am Prompt. Venue; No 533 New layout, Lokoja…

The family of late Imam Muhammad Ashafa Lokoja, and late Sheikh Abdulrahman Naibul- Khair cordially invites the Muslim ummah to the 12th Annual Maulud Nabiyi in commeration of the birth of Holy prophet Muhammad (SAW) which is schedule to take place as follows; Date; 28th, Feb 2020. Venue; Opp Kogi Hotel along Govt House Lokoja….

The ancient town of Ankpa in Kogi State on Sunday witnessed carnival-like activities as eminent personalities and politicians converged in the town to attend the 40th day Fidau prayers for the mother of the Hajiya Halima Alfa,late Hajiya Hauwa Kadiri. The senator representing Kano Sourth,Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, Deputy speaker Kogi state House of Assembly,…

The Executive director Risk Management, Keystone Bank Plc Alhaji Tijjani Aliyu has organised a one year Fidau Prayer for his late Father Alhaji Sidi Aliyu Sulaiman and his late mother Hajiya Safa’u Sidi Ali on Saturday in Lokoja. In his sermon at the Fidau Prayer, the Registra of Kogi state Shari’a Court of Appeals, Justice…

Kano State government has debarred an Islamic cleric, Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara from preaching in the state for his mode of teachings considered too incendiary. Mr Kabara came into the limelight due to his controversial interpretation of some prophetic sayings ‘hadith’ to the extent of questioning their authenticity and denouncing some prophet’s companions. Addressing Newsmen on…

As the activities of self-proclaimed men of God and prophets remain on the raise in Nigeria, some concerned Nigerians are worried about the true status of these acclaimed ‘men of God’. While adherents and supporters of some of the pastors believe they are as real as ‘God Himself,” others have kicked, saying they are fake…

Over 500 bandits have agreed to lay down their arms after a peace deal that was struck by a renown Islamic Cleric  Dr  Ahmad Gumi. The bandits are said to be those terrorising Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna state. The cleric reportedly held a preaching session in Sabon Garin Yadi,…

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has taken a swipe at corrupt officials in Nigeria. The cleric lambasted them during the wake mass for Archbishop Peter Yariyock Jatau at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral in Kaduna. His sermon was titled, “A Nation in Search of Its Soul”. The clergyman said citizens usually…

 Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accused Godfrey Onah, Catholic bishop of Nsukka, of provoking the recent attack on Muslims in the local government area. In a petition to Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), the NSCIA alleged that the cleric delivered a sermon “full of lies and fallacies” which prompted residents in…