Mallam Yusuf Adepoju, Founder and Chief Lecturer of the Academy of Islamic Propagation (ACADIP), lost his father, Alhaji Jamiu Ishola Adepoju, in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 12. TheNewsZenith reports that Alhaji Adepoju, a foremost Muslim Icon, died in his country home, Ilobu, aged 89. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) […]
A group of religious Israeli settlers are pictured, practising the ritual of the red heifer, which is meant to herald the building of a new Jewish temple on the site of Al-Aqsa Mosque. According to Jewish tradition, the ashes of a red heifer cow are needed for ritual purification. They believe the purification would allow […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde An Islamic organisation, the Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria (ADS), has expressed deep concern about the intended protests due to economic hardship in the country. ADS President, Dr Abdulrafiu Sanni, said this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Wednesday in Lagos. The organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Sola Hassan, who signed the statement […]
By Our Correspondent …..seeks improved security around schools The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos) has called on security agencies to prioritise the safety of educational institutions as Nigerians brace up for a nationwide protest. Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, made the call in a press statement, emailed to TheNewsZenith, […]
By Our Correspondent The Muslim Congress (TMC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for improving access to essential medicines, describing it as a positive move in healthcare delivery service. TMC Committee on Social Mobility, the Economy & Politics, chaired by Alhaji Taiwo Bangbala, gave the commendation in the 27th series of its “State of The […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde An Islamic Scholar, Alhaji AbdulHamid Solate, has advised Muslims to embrace the savings culture towards fulfilling the Hajj obligation, one of the pillars of Islam. Solate gave the advice in an exclusive interview with TheNewsZenith at the weekend in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the advice is coming against the backdrop of skyrocketing […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Alhaji AbdulHamid Solate, the Managing Director of Hajj Mabrur Ventures Ltd., (HMVL) has rated the organisation of this year’s pilgrimage as a huge success. Solate assessed in an exclusive interview with TheNewsZenith on Thursday in Lagos. He said there was a ‘marked improvement’ this year over the 2023 hajj operation. TheNewsZenith reports […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammed, Bauchi …..Northern Governors pay tribute The Northern States Governors’ Forum Chairman, Inuwa Yahaya, has felicitated renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi on his 100th birthday anniversary. TheNewsZenith quotes the NSGF’s Chairman as felicitating the Cleric, spiritual leader of Tijaniyya, in a statement on Tuesday in Bauchi. Gov. Yahaya of Bauchi State described […]
From Our Correspondent The Muslim Community has sent a save-our-soul message to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to avert avoidable security breaches in the state by taking proactive action. TheNewsZenith reports that the message is contained in a press statement issued by Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, Secretary General of the Community. It made the call following a […]
From Khabab Abdulfatah, Abeokuta A proposed action by the Sokoto State Government to depose the Sultan of Sokoto has been described as an afront to undermine Islamic leadership. This is coming amidst the rebuttal by the government of Sokoto State of the news of the purported move or allegation to depose the 20th Sultan of […]