The Lagos State Government has warned religious leaders in the State against a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging them to intensify safety protocols to avert the spread of the virus. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Anofiu Elegushi, said this on Monday, November 16, 2020, in Lagos at the 2020 International Day […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria has kicked against the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, and asked the government to seek good governance instead of looking for avenues to control the church. CAN describes as unacceptable section 839 (1) and (2) of the law which empowers the supervising minister “to suspend trustees of an association […]
Churches in Lagos have re-opened partially across the state on Sunday, August 9, 2020, after being locked down for about four months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows the directive announced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on August 1, 2020, with the provision that worship centres can only fill up 50 per cent […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians for their patience and understanding over the inconveniences created by precautionary measures put in place to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. He also reiterated his call on citizens to continue to exercise patience and understanding over the inconveniences, especially the regulations on places of worship. In his Sallah […]
Oyo State Government has said Muslim Praying Grounds across the State will be opened for the 2020 Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The State Government noted that Muslim faithful must ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols in the State. Oyo State Governor, Engr.nSeyi Makinde, gave the directive in a statement made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the State and across the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid-il-Kabir celebration. Engr Makinde admonishes them to continue to keep adhering to the teachings of love, sacrifice and perseverance, which the festival exemplifies. The State Governor, in his Sallah Message signed […]
President Muhammadu Buhari and his family members observed the Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday morning, May 24, 2020. The prayers held at the villa with members of the first family including the First Lady Aisha; their son Yusuf, and other children in attendance. As against the usual tradition of going to […]
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the State and beyond on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting. Governor Makinde expressed gratitude to Muslims and residents of the State for remaining steadfast despite the situation imposed on the State by the Coronavirus pandemic. The Governor equally rallied Muslims to use […]
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, May 24, 2020, as the first day of Shawwal 1441 after Hijrah, and as such, the Eid-el-Fitr. The Sultan revealed this in a statement signed by the chairman advisory committee on religious affairs Sultanate council, […]
The Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced Friday, April 24, 2020 as the first day of the month of Ramadan. He said reports from the National Moon sighting committee indicated that the moon has been sighted in several places in the world. The Sultan however called on all Muslims to commence the […]