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3 Muslims on how the culture of public humiliation for not fasting changed how they feel about Ramadan

On 10 April, just days ahead of the commencement of Ramadan, I wrote this piece calling upon world leaders who are in the business of sending out well-meaning messages each…

Ado Aminu 3 years

Ramadan is here | Open letter to a season of open letters (honesty is a virtue)

Nigeria’s reputation for prayer doesn’t take a break - quite the opposite. Prayer seasons tend to overtake life, forcing most of it to take a break. It is what Ramadan…

Michael Isaac 4 years

EidAlFitr: Divergent views trail Sultan’s directives on celebration

The EidAlFitr is one celebration that many Islamic Faithful in Nigeria look forward to, following the conclusion of holy month of fasting - Ramadan. Each year, as it appears, there…

Editor 4 years

Eid celebrations are around the corner, how can Northern states celebrate safely?

Today, the government of Jigawa state announced it was relaxing its strict lock down and reinstating movement privileges for Keke napeps, one of the major modes of public transportation in…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq 5 years

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Bernard Dayo 5 years

The Big 5: Sharia police in Kano to arrest people eating in public during Ramadan; DSS arrests commercial sex workers in Calabar | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Sharia police to arrest people eating in public during Ramadan The Commander-General of Kano Hisbah, Nabahani Usman, has said from…

Sponsor 6 years

Lipton encourages Nigerians with “Don’t Just Think, Do” campaign in Kano and Kaduna

Building on its commitment to create better communities in Nigeria through good deeds, Lipton Yellow Label Tea returned to Kano and Kaduna on 11 June, 2018 with the “Don’t Just…

Itunuoluwa 7 years

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode’s remarks at the Eid-el-fitr get together

Assalam Alaykun, Wa Ramatullahi Wabarakatuhu (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon you All). It is with great pleasure that I join all our Muslim faithfuls in celebrating…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

The unity of religious faiths is very important – Osinbajo

A delegation of Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials led by the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, visited Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday to pay him homage on…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Donald Trump ends tradition of celebrating Ramadan with Iftar dinner

US President Donald Trump’s government has not held an iftar dinner for the end of Ramadan, breaking a Muslim tradition held at the White House for more than two centuries. The iftar…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Eid-el-Fitr: Abuja religious leaders, others, to pay homage to Osinbajo

Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials will reportedly visit Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to pay homage to him. This is on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Bomber planning to attack mosque in Mecca blows self

Saudi security forces on Friday offset a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, reportedly cornering the would-be attacker in an apartment, where he blew himself up, the Interior…

Itunuoluwa 7 years

How to enjoy the Salah break in Lagos this weekend

It's the ultimate TGIF! this weekend and nothing makes Nigerians happier than a weekend flowing into a 2-day public holiday. The weekend which signifies the end of the 29 -30…

Tolu 7 years

[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki spends final days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)

It was only last week that Senate President Bukola Saraki was acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a 18-count false asset declaration charge brought against him by…

Sponsor 7 years

Lipton celebrates Ramadan with Muslim faithful; encourages Nigerians to think less and do more this season

As Muslims all over the country continue with the Annual Ramadan Fast, Nigeria’s no 1 tea beverage brand from Unilever PLC has announced plans to connect with Muslims during this…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Dear Sultan, it is not Islamic Youth Service Corps

by Jude Ndukwe The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Abubakar Sa’ad, is beginning to put himself regularly in the eye of ridicule. His recent pronouncements on national matters are beginning…

Ezinne 7 years

The Thread: What Muslims want you to know about Ramadan

What is Ramadan? "Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and during the 29/30 days of it, Muslims are under an obligation to fast from dawn to…

Roqeebah 7 years

The Dummies’ Guide to understanding what Muslims do during Ramadan

There's going to be no escaping it. Within the next 29 or 30 days, you are going to cross paths with someone you know or have to work with who's…

Azeez 7 years

‘APC to hold convention after Ramadan’

The All Progressives Congress has scheduled to hold after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Punch reports. This is coming barely three days after APC governors and the party’s National…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Replicate the teachings of the Holy Prophet – Osinbajo tells Muslims

Yemi Osinbajo, has implored Nigerians, especially Muslims, to use the period of Ramadan for reflection on national challenges and support the administration to solve problems. He gave the advice in…

Roqeebah 7 years

Trump’s cute Ramadan message is another proof of how clueless he is

It's either that or someone in the White House Office of the Press Secretary needs to be sanctioned. Today is the first day of the month-long fast observed by Muslims around…

Roqeebah 7 years

Here’s Osinbajo’s Ramadan message | He’s not begging you to pray and fast for Nigeria

It's a tough pill to swallow but that there are actually adult humans who disagree with the Acting President's advice to Nigerians that "no matter how much you pray and…

Roqeebah 7 years

It’s official! Today isn’t just Children’s day, it’s also the first day of Ramadan

Everybody has one or two Muslim friends. If you live in this part of the world, there is a possibility that you spent the better part of the week asking…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Muslim groups call for shift of NYSC orientation till after Ramadan

by Omoleye Omoruyi Da’Wah Co-Ordination Coordination council of Nigeria, a coalition of Muslim groups, has asked that the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to shift the date for the planned National…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly

It's good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

‘If you can endure 30 days of hunger, you can endure anything’ – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola is of the opinion that if people can survive the Ramadan fasting period, then they can survive under any circumstance. The governor aired his…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump hails Saddam Hussein | US warn of terror attack | Biafra group wants protest over Grazing Bill | More

From the papers- a tracklist US warns of possible terrorist attacks Punch Over 9,000 ghost workers discovered in Kogi state YNaija CBN says Nigerian banks are healthy Nation Don't turn…

Oludolapo Adelana 8 years

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