By Our Correspondent The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos), has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in education. It asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led government to also, prevent education unions strike in her scheme of things. The society made the call at its two-day Annual Conference, which […]
Whispers of Al-Waarith …..with Abdulwarees Solanke Man shall attain only that which he strives for, so says the book of guidance which distinguishes the truth from error, “The Furqaan” The implication is that we are not to gamble about life. We are to make deliberate choices, plan and act in accordance with verifiable and objective […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Chairman, Council of Imams in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Tajudeen Adigun Bello, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Aishatu Muhammad Bello Adigun. This is contained in a statement issued by Garba Shehu, Media aide to the former President, on Thursday in Abuja. The NewsZenith […]
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry in the wake of a Quran-burning stunt in Sweden. It led to protests across the Muslim world. The motion passed, on Wednesday, was, however, opposed by the United States and the European Union. The U.S. and EU claimed the […]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has described President Bola Tinubu as a decisive leader with a depth of knowledge and ready to serve the nation. The royal father stated this at the launching of an FM radio station, Iri 96.1, on Sunday in Ibadan. Oba Ogunwusi also implored all Nigerians, especially the youths, […]
An Islamic Cleric, Ustaz Nurudeen Olajire, has commended Nigerians for strengthening democracy by voing enmass for President Bola Ahned Tinubu in the last general elections. Olajide, one of the Missioners of The Muslim Congress (TMC), Ogun State gave the commendation in a sermon during the Eid-ul-Kabir prayer on Wednesday in Abeokuta. “We commend all for […]
The Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has established 147 basic and post-basic schools in 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Chairperson, Education Committee of FOMWAN, Dr Lateefa Durosinmi announced this at the inauguration of its 2023 Annual Education Summit on Thursday in Bauchi. The NewsZenith reports that the theme of […]
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, on Monday, organised a special prayer in honour of democracy hero, late MKO Abiola, in Saudi Arabia. The State Amirul Hajj, Prof. Kamaldeen Balogun announced this in a statement issued from Saudi Arabia. The Board made the statement available to newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta. Speaking at the […]
Saudi Arabia has issued fresh guidelines for pilgrims entering the country for 1444 (2023) holy pilgrimage and has shared tips on prohibited items and customs rules. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said pilgrims carrying more than SR60,000 ($16,000) in cash or jewellery must declare their items to authorities. A message from the Ministry on social […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has given Friday, April 28 as deadline for boards, agencies and commissions of State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare managers to remit 2023 Hajj fare. Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, Chairman of the commission gave the deadline during a meeting with Chief Executives of State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and other stakeholders in […]