Religion

ZAKAT ‘AL-FITR
BY Shatima Nasidi Zakat al-Fitr, or the Zakat of Breaking the Fast of Ramadan, is the special obligatory alms paid by all Muslims at the end of the Ramadan fasting month. It is also called Sadaqat al-Fitr, “the Charity of Breaking the Fast” of Ramadan, and Zakat al-Fitrah, the Alms of Human Nature, or the…

Ramadan : Adhere To Islamic Teachings-Imam Hussain Charges Muslims in Lokoja
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Muslim faithfuls have been admonished to adhere strictly to all the teaching and messages delivered by Islamic scholars during the Ramadan period. The Chief Imam of Ibnu Mas’ud Juma’a mosque, Sarkin Noma,Lokoja , Kogi state, Imam Tahir Husain made the call Monday while addressing Muslim faithfuls at Late Maiunguwan Nasidi Mosque,Lokoja,…

The spiritual significance of the last ten nights of Ramadan
By News Desk Ramadan is a month of spiritual cleansing and purification for Muslims in which we try to increase our worship, good deeds and acts of charity. The last ten days and nights hold even more significance as Allah shows great mercy to His creation. They are a chance to benefit from the immense…

Bashir Gegu, Gambo Kabir Maikarfi Others attend Fidau Prayer of Aguye’s mother In Karara
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engineer Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi, Senior Son of late Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Kabir Maikarfi,111, Executive Chairman, Lokoja local government,Hon. Muhammed Danasabe Muhammed,his counterpart from Kogi local government, member representing Lokoja 2 constituency,Hon. Idris Ndako,Alhaji Zakari…

RCCG Region 24 Performs Ground Breaking Ceremony of Glory Royal Redeem City Foundation (GRRC)
…As PICR 24, Pastor Francis Oluwalade issues subscribers allocation letters. The Ground Breaking Ceremony of Glory Royal Redeem City Foundation (GRRC) and the official allocation of letters, attached with Survey Plan to subscribers has been held in Lokoja, Kogi State. Performing the ground breaking ceremony and issuance of allocation paper to subscribers, the Pastor In…
” I died yesterday,” Nuj Chairman’s Wife Told Him Before She Died
By. YJ ITOPA Looking straight but pityingly into the credulous face of her husband, Zainab, the peaceable late wife of the Chairman of Kogi State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists and General Manager of Prime FM Radio, Momojimo Adeiza capped her immortal love with the lines below just few minutes before her Doctor…
ABDULAZEEZ: SEN. ADEYEMI CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO KOGI, GOV. BELLO, EBIRA PEOPLE AND THE NATION
By News Desk Senator Smart Adeyemi of Kogi West Senatorial district has mourn the death of great medical guru, Dr. Abdulazeez Umar Farooq who died on Wednesday. Adeyemi in a statement on Thursday shortly after the burial of the late renowned medical practitioner and pharmaceutical manufacturer said late Abdullazeez lived an examplary life and deserves…

Maulud: Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s fairness, Khalifa Sunusi urges Muslims
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Khalifa of Tijjaniya Sect in Nigeria, Khalifa Sunusi Lamido Sunusi 11, on Saturday in koton karfe, urged the Muslim Ummah to emulate the humility, justice and fairness of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The former Emir of Kano who was represented by Dr Hafiz Sani Abdullahi,say the best way to honour the…

Zumratul Ahbab fi Madhi Sayyadil Anam Hails Bukky For Donating N.5 million To Forum
By Musa Tanimu Nasidi The Zumratul Ahbab fi Madhi Sayyadil Anami,Kogi state hashas commended the New People’s Party (NNPP) Kogi West Senatorial flagbearer, Hon. Abubakar Ibuku Muhammed Bukky, for donating Five Hundred Thousands Naira to the organisation. Bukky made the donation in fulfilment of the promised he made during the forum’s launching of Islamic,tribute songs…