Tag: ISLAM
Lagos sues for peace over hijab controversy
The Lagos State Government on Saturday appealed to all stakeholders in the contentious issue of wearing hijab in public schools to maintain peace while...
Oyo declares public holiday to commemorate Islamic New Year
Governor Abiola Ajimobi has declared Tuesday a work-free day across Oyo State in commemoration of the new Islamic Calendar year, Muharram 1, (Hijrah) 1440...
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, converts to Islam
Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, on Thursday announced that she has converted to Islam.
In a message on Instagram, Kemi, daughter of a former governor...
Woman seeks divorce over husband’s drunkenness, refusal to pray
A housewife, Hassana Angyan, on Tuesday begged a Kubwa Grade 1 Area Court to dissolve her marriage with Shuaibu Abdullahi over his drunkenness, refusal...
5 healthy eating tips during Ramadan
Ramadan, a 30-day period during which Muslim fast from sunrise to sunset every day, begins on Thursday.
During the day, fasting Muslims only have two...
115 Shiite protesters arrested in Abuja
At least 115 supporters of pro-Iranian Shiite group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), were arrested in Abuja on Monday during the latest protest to...
We won’t abandon Christian girl, Leah Sharibu, in Boko Haram custody...
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to secure the freedom of Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still in the custody of Boko Haram terrorists.
The...
Hijab: Muslim group calls for public understanding
The Lagos State chapter of Ansarul-Deen Youth Association of Nigeria (ADYAN) on Saturday called for public understanding on the use of hijab by Muslim...
NASFAT endorses Ambode for religious tolerance
The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society (NASFAT) of Nigeria on Thursday commended Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, for displaying a high level of religious tolerance since...
Adeniyi Ogunfowoke: 5 ways to stay healthy during Ramadan
Muslims are required to make lifestyle changes to stay healthy during Ramadan when they must abstain from food from dawn to dusk. It can...