A Nigerian academic from Ilorin, Kwara State, has taken the country’s rich Islamic and literary heritage to the global stage, presenting a scholarly paper at a German university on the enduring relevance of Arabic writings in the Ilorin Emirate. The scholar, Prof. Moshood Mahmood M. Jimba, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Kwara State University, Malete, delivered...
Category: Religion
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Oyo’s Former First Lady Draws Thousands at 22nd Unlimited Praise with Theme “Worship His Majesty”
IBADAN – The city of Ibadan came alive on Friday, April 3, 2026, not with political rallies or market clamor, but with the resounding echoes of worship. Chief Mrs Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, former First Lady of Oyo State, hosted the 22nd edition of her annual Unlimited Praise programme, a spiritual gathering that has grown from a...
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Muslim group to FG: Take stronger stand on Israel as Quds Day sparks calls for unity, reflection
An Islamic organisation, Harakatul Islamiyyah, has criticised what it described as the silence and disunity within the global Muslim community over the worsening crisis in Palestine, urging the Federal Government to adopt a firmer diplomatic position against Israel. The group’s leader, AbdulRazzaq AbdulWahab Al-Amin Aladodo, made the call in a statement on Friday to commemorate...
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Ilorin Chief Imam: CMO hails Gov AbdulRazaq for swift medical intervention
The Council of Muslim Organizations (CMO) in Kwara State has applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his swift medical intervention and concern for the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Shaykh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solihu, prior to his transition. The council noted that the Governor’s gesture reflects his compassion, leadership, and respect for religious institutions and their...
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Reintroduce Religious Studies to Tackle Moral Decay, Don Urges
A lecturer at the University of Ilorin, Dr. Abdulhameed Badmus Yusuf, has called for the reintroduction of religious studies as a compulsory subject in Nigerian schools to help address the growing moral decadence among youths. Speaking in Ilorin during a Town Hall Meeting organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the Ilorin...
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St. Augustine Lugbe set to celebrate Cultural Day, fund raising
By Chuks NZEH The Parish Priest, Very Rev’d Fr. James Akpamoo, of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Airport Road, Lugbe, Abuja, is excited to inform the Christian community, especially Catholics, in Abuja that the all is set for the 2025 Cultural Day Celebration and Fund Raising for their Church building project, which is ongoing. The Cultural...
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Ajia Turbaned as Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate Amidst Royal Grandeur
In a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and honour, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, a prominent security expert, philanthropist, and politician from Ilorin, Kwara State, was on Saturday, June 28, 2025, turbaned as Dan Amanar (Custodian of Trust) of Fune Emirate at the Emir’s Palace in Damagum, Yobe State. In a statement signed and made available...
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Live a Life of Service, Remember Death Always – Ilorin Chief Imam Urges Muslims
The Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate, Dr Muhammed Bashir Salihu, has urged Muslims to devote themselves to the service of God and humanity, stressing that good deeds remain the true legacy after death. He gave this charge on Sunday during the Fidau prayer for the late Alhaji Isiaka Sulaiman at Ile-Alagba Compound in Okeleru, Ilorin....
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Bishop Lawani Urges Nigerians to Embrace Gentle Communication as Tool for National Healing
The Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Most Rev. Anselm Pendo Lawani, has called on Nigerians to adopt a culture of gentle and hopeful communication, warning that the growing spread of disinformation, hate speech and toxic content is fueling despair in society. Speaking at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral, Ilorin, during the celebration of the 59th World...
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IMAN Trust at 20: UITH-Based Islamic Cooperative Marks Two Decades of Empowering Nigerians Through Interest-Free Finance
The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) Trust Multipurpose Cooperative Society, located at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of ethical finance and member-focused empowerment. Established in July 2005 by just 42 founding members with operations beginning from a small kiosk, IMAN Trust has grown into...
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