The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday, May 21, as the first day of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council of Sokoto.“The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs,…
A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG — retired Major-Gen. Pat Akem-Vingir, has commended the contribution toward alleviation of hardship in Nigeria. He made this remark at a dedication ceremony in Abuja. The programme which was attended by a mass of worshipers, members of the RCCG and dignitaries was presided over by…
The operatives of the northern police, Hisbah have forcefully cut off the hair of some youths in Borno State. The operatives claimed that the hairstyles of the affected youths are not in line with community moral standards. The northern Islamic police took to social media to reveal information about its operations during the just concluded…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has joined others in the declaration of Friday April 21, 2023 as Eid-il-Fitr day. The revered Islamic leader on Thursday April 20, 2023 acknowledged and announced the sighting of the crescent for the new month of Shawwal in Sokoto, Nigeria. As earlier reported by The Informant247, the…
The crescent for the month of Shawwal 1444 has been sighted in Tumair and Sudair, Saudi Arabia. Based on this development, tomorrow Friday April 21, 2023 is Eid-Il-Fitr. The Informant247 understands that Eid-Il-Fitr is a celebration to mark the end of the month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawaal. The Informant247 earlier reported that…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has informed Muslim faithfuls to be observant of the new moon which symbolizes the conclusion of the 2023 Ramadan fast. This was revealed on Tuesday April 18, 2023 in a statement released by the Director of Administration of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Arc. Zubairu Haruna…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday, condemned FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, makers of Peak Milk, over what it called an offensive Easter advert. This was contained in a statement released by the General Secretary of CAN, Barrister Joseph Daramola, while asking the company to retract the advert, tender an apology to Christians or…
Some traditional religion worshipers stormed a mosque in Ile-Ife, Osun State and reportedly injured at least six Muslims who were observing their prayers. The Informant247 recalls that the traditionalists who were carrying out Oro ritual invaded the mosque on Thursday March 30 and launched an attack on the Muslims. The traditionalists had on Wednesday March…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has mobilised its operatives to mosques to make sure that residents’ lives and property are safe during the period of Ramadan. The spokesperson of the board, Ibrahim Lawan made this revelation on Thursday, March 23 in Kano. The Commander-General of the board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina said: “Hisbah corps will visit…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has testified to the sight of the crescent, and therefore directed Muslims to commence Ramadan fasting. The president of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made this revelation in a broadcast on television on Wednesday March 22, 2023, informing Muslim faithfuls to commence fasting on Thursday, March…
The popular Pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanere, popularly addressed as Odumeje has made a strange revelation — that he has finished his assignment on earth and that he will soon die. The Anambra pastor known for his strange style of spiritual cleansing and performance revealed this while his church members during service. In a video which has…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Monday urged the Muslims across the country to look out this year’s Ramadan after sunset on Wednesday. Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, the Director of Administration of the council, said this in…
The Sultan of Sokoto who’s also the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has ordered Muslim faithfuls to be conscious of the new Moon of Sha’aban 1444 AH from Monday, February 20, 2023. The foremost Muslim leader on Sunday, February 19, 2023 made this appeal in Sokoto in a…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Friday, during the RCCG January Holy Ghost Service, accused politicians of renting crowds for their rallies. He said: “I watch it in the news. If human beings promote you, oh, I don’t know whether I should say this. I’m sure you…
A Kano-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara, has been sentenced to death by a Kano Shari’a Court over blasphemy. The Magistrate found Sheik Kabara guilty on all charges filed against him by the state government, where he was accused of making unremarkable statements against the prophet Muhammad. The defendant, in adopting his final written…
Manchester City are considering plans to expand the capacity of their Etihad Stadium home to over 60,000. In a statement released on Monday, the Premier League champions said they were exploring proposals to expand the stadium’s North Stand, as well as creating a covered fan zone. According to the statement, the expansion idea was borne…
The Chief Imam of Area 10 Garki, Abuja Juma’at Mosque, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, has cautioned Muslims against neglecting ideals of Islam and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering his Juma’at sermon titled, ” What is your contribution to Islam?,” on Friday in Abuja. The cleric expressed concerned…
The popular Nigerian gospel musician, Sammie Okposo has died. Reports have it that the 51-year-old gospel singer slumped and gave up the ghost on Friday morning. The death of the popular gospel singer came months after he was allegedly involved in an adultery scandal. The singer in a Instagram post, implored members of the public…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has expressed concern over the possibility of Nigeria 2023 general election, saying that despite the closeness of the date, God has not revealed to him whether there would be an election or not. Speaking during the Redeemed Christian Church of God…
Mallam Muktar Tolani Shagaya, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Ilorin West/Asa Federal House of Representatives, alongside a party stalwart, Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya, on Friday joined other Muslims to perform two rakats Jumat prayer in Alapa Community, Asa Local Government. The philanthropist has decided to support and fund the roofless mosque, which has been…
