Category: Religion

Sultan Tells Muslims To Look For Ramadan Moon Wednesday

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Ramadan Wednesday. The Deputy Secretary-General of the NSCIA, Prof Salisu Shehu in a statement quoted the Sultan as felicitating with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and prayed that Allah grant the Ummah the opportunity to maximize the benefits and blessings of the Holy Month. “Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee…

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Ridwanullah Missionary Youth Wing Honours Onyabo Chieftain

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  Our Reporter The youth wing of a  major Islamic group in Nigeria, the Ridwanuallh Missionary Organization of Nigeria, on Sunday, May13, 2018, honoured a community developer, chieftain of the local vigilance organization, Onyabo Vigilance Group and personal assistant to the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Olalekan Pelumi (Rado) with award of excellence. He was honoured alongside others at the Islamic organization’s pre-Ramadan lecture/award ceremony, themed, “The Righteous Youths” held at the Enifeni’s house, Oluwakemi Street, Ikorodu. The community activist was recognized for his constant…

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Ambode’s Re-Election, A done Deal – Bishop Ademowo

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Our Reporter Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo on Monday lauded Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for result-oriented policies and massive infrastructural renewal drive across the State, saying his re-election come 2019 is already a done deal.   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the third session of the 33rd Synod of the Diocese held at Our Saviours Church, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Ademowo said the excellent achievements of the Governor in office in the last three years were visible to all,…

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Prince Oduborisa, Princess Oyesfusi, Hon. Sonubi Will Vie For Senatorial, Federal House Of Representatives Positions – Ikorodu PDP PRO

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Wale JAGUN The claim by a section of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), that the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is without credible and quality individuals who will run as its flagbearers in 2019 general elections following the massive decampment of hundreds of its members to the former, especially the decampment of the former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musliu Obanikoro and hundreds of his loyalists, may not be true after all.   This was the position of the party’s  Public Relation Officer in Ikorodu,…

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30th Choir Festival: African Church Bethel Cathedral Choir Celebrates Anniversary With Praise Songs

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Oluwaseun Ajayi The Choir of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, Lagos, celebrated her 30th anniversary with praise songs at a special service on Sunday, November 19, 2017. With classical, solo, contemporary and modern songs performed to commemorate this year’s festival which was held at the Cathedral Church’s auditorium in Aga in Ikorodu, the celebration lived up to its billings. The Anniversary was themed, ‘Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place Through All Generations’. The service featured the old Choristers Special Presentation, pre-Concert, Concert, Instrumental Display, and wonderful solo performance…

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