From newsroom to Nigeria’s apex Islamic body: Abbas Jimoh takes charge as NSCIA spokesperson
Muslim News Nigeria By Rasheed Abubakar When the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) announced the appointment of veteran journalist…
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NSCIA condemns Borno school attack, demands stronger action against terrorists
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Government Day Secondary…
Sultan urges FG to protect Muslims, safeguard Islam’s sanctity amid persistent attacks, negative profiling
* Dismisses attempts to link Oyo kidnapping to Muslims, Fulani people * Demands justice for Islamic teacher, MACBAN…
JNI decries Ummulkhair’s brutal killing, calls it darkest manifestation of lawlessness
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam has condemned the mob lynching of Ummulkhair in Mararaban Jos, Kaduna State, describing the…
Hijrah message: Sultan calls for collective action in tackling Nigeria’s worsening insecurity
* Directs Imams nationwide to begin Qunootun-Nawazil prayers The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam…
Sultan of Sokoto: Why Mike Arnold’s False Narratives Must Not Be Allowed to Divide Nigeria
By Haroon Ishola Balogun In recent days, a deeply inflammatory and misleading post by a foreign commentator, Mike…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia declare May 18 as first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
* Tuesday, May 26 fixed for Arafat Day as Muslims prepare for Eid Al Adha celebrations Saudi Arabia…
Sultan condemns religious profiling of criminals, says terrorists, bandits do not represent Islam
* Rejects Islamisation claims, urges peaceful coexistence among faiths The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian…
BREAKING: Muslims in Nigeria to celebrate Eid el-Fitr on Friday, Sultan of Sokoto confirms
* After Shawwal crescent moon was not seen * As Ramadan fasting completes 30 days The Leader of…
Eid el-Fitr: Sultan asks Muslims to watch for Shawwal crescent on Wednesday, as FG declares two-day holiday
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the…
Sultan of Sokoto performs Umrah, warns against negative portrayal of Islam
* Prays for peace and unity in Nigeria The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme…
Sultan declares Wednesday, February 18, as commencement of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Ramadan crescent has been sighted in Nigeria, signaling the commencement of fasting for the year 1447 AH.…
Lagos, Oyo Muslims unite behind Sultan of Sokoto on moon sighting
* Grand Chief Imams affirm loyalty to NSCIA leadership, reject divisive calls Muslims in Lagos and Oyo states…
Nigeria’s moon sighting committee backs physical sighting, urges unity among Muslims
* Says technology aids process but cannot replace physical sighting * Sultan’s announcement central to unity of Nigerian…
One month to Ramadan: Sultan declares Tuesday first day of Sha’aban
– Muslim News advocates unity under Sultan’s leadership ahead of the holy month As Ramadan draws closer with…