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MÜSİAD Nigeria invites businesses to Türkiye Expo 2026, unveils delegation package
The Nigerian chapter of the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MÜSİAD Nigeria), under the leadership of its President, Mr Tevfik Demirel, has called on entrepreneurs, manufacturers, exporters, importers and investors to join its official business delegation to the MÜSİAD Expo 2026, scheduled to hold in Istanbul, Türkiye, from September 23 to 26 (23–26 Eylül 2026).
Hajj Mabrur completes successful Umrah, extends Bonanza registration
* Says Saudi’s proposed B2B Hajj model will create new opportunities for operators About 50 Nigerian pilgrims currently participating in the Umrah programme organised by Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited have successfully completed their pilgrimage in Makkah, with many expressing satisfaction over the services provided by the agency.
NAHCON seeks gradual migration to Saudi’s proposed B2B Hajj model
* Says immediate implementation could weaken existing Hajj structures The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed for the gradual implementation of Saudi Arabia’s proposed transition from the traditional government managed Hajj system to a private tour operator model, warning that an immediate change could disrupt Hajj operations and make pilgrimage more difficult for many Nigerians.
Gombe 2027: Pantami’s entry, the defining factor, By Rasheed Abubakar
A few weeks before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially opens campaigns for the 2027 governorship election, a wave of endorsements, defections and political realignments has reshaped the political landscape in Gombe State.
Ustadh Zikrullah Hassan Honors Late Prince Bola Ajibola At Crescent University’s 20th Founder’s Day
4 The former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and current Chairman of the Fajr Center, Lagos, Ustadh Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has paid a glowing tribute to the late jurist and founder of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Abdul-Jabbar Bola Ajibola. He described the late founder as a towering figure whose legacy continues to shape education, law, and Islamic development in Nigeria.
Ramadan Relief Brings Joy As Zakat, Sadaqat Foundation Distributes Food Packs Worth N105m
1 Excitement and prayers of gratitude echoed across several Muslim communities as underprivileged families received food items and cash support from the Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation during Ramadan to ease the burden of fasting and helping many prepare for Eid el Fitr. Beneficiaries also called on other foundations and well to do individuals to support such initiatives in order to expand assistance to more vulnerable people.
Eid el-Fitr: Dabbagh Partners The Companion To Distribute Food, Cash To Muslims
1 A UK-based Dabbagh Welfare Trust, in partnership with The Companion, an association of Muslim professionals in business and other professions, has distributed food items and cash to vulnerable Muslim families ahead of Eid el Fitr. The exercise, conducted under the Nigeria Food Appeal initiative, took place on Wednesday, March 18, at the Sports Centre in Agege, Lagos, directly benefiting 500 families.
Speakers Call On Muslim Youths To Reject Drugs, Embrace Mentorship At LEMU Ramadan Confab
1 Absence of counselling drives moral decadence and crime – Imam Lekki Islamic scholars and corporate leaders on Sunday urged Muslim youths to embrace mentorship, uphold Islamic values, and take active roles in national development, warning that rising cases of moral decline, drug abuse, and unemployment pose serious threats to the future of the community.
Sound Sultan Remembered As Temple HQ Hosts 5th Annual Ramadan Lecture
1 The National Missioner of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdur Rahman Ahmad, has urged Muslims to reconnect with Allah and live intentionally, as Temple HQ hosted the fifth annual Sound Sultan Ramadan Lecture in Lagos. The event, held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Temple HQ, Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island, honoured the late music icon, Abdulganiy Olanrewaju Fasasi, famously known as Sound Sultan.
Ramadan 2026: Devotion, Compassion, Unity Across Mosques In Nigeria
1 Mosques across Nigeria have witnessed increased attendance during Ramadan, with worshippers participating in Taraweeh prayers, Qur’an recitation sessions, and nightly supplications. From the National Mosque in Abuja to Oyo Central Mosque and Lagos Central Mosque, faithful Muslims are gathering in large numbers, reflecting the deep devotion, compassion, and unity that define the holy month. At the National Mosque, Abuja, daily Tafsir sessions are held for worshippers.
"I Haven't Seen Them Going Towards Mosques, Shouting Allahu Akbar And Destroying Mosques-Alapinni
Kola Alapinni, an international human rights lawyer, stated that he has not observed any instances of people attacking mosques, shouting religious slogans in destructive ways, or engaging in the burning of religious sites. He explained that ignoring this reality amounts to living in denial, emphasizing the importance of confronting the true nature of such events. Alapinni made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Monday, March 2, 2026.
MSSN Oyo Decries Prayer Ban, Transfer Of Teachers At Olubi Grammar School
1 The crisis at Olubi Memorial Grammar School, Kudeti, Ibadan, has deepened as the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Oyo State Area Unit, intensified its advocacy over what it described as systematic religious suppression of Muslim students and staff. The controversy centres on a directive by school authorities, reportedly backed by the Oyo State Government, suspending all religious activities on the school premises.
MUTAN 2026 Ramadan Lecture: Scholars Advocate Repentance, Family Bonds
1 The Lagos State chapter of the Muslim Teachers Association of Nigeria (MUTAN) convened educators, school administrators, and education stakeholders for its annual Ramadan Public Lecture, urging teachers to embrace diligence, sincerity, and empathy in their interactions with students. The spiritually uplifting event took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ikeja Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos, drawing participants from across the state.
MNAwards2025: Yusuf Ali, SAN, Alaro Back Muslim News Nigeria At 7th Anniversary
1 As part of preparations for its forthcoming 7th Anniversary Lecture and #MNAwards2025 presentation ceremony, the Muslim News Nigeria team has continued strategic engagements with prominent Muslim leaders across the country, paying courtesy visits to two distinguished honourees in Ilorin, Kwara State. On Thursday, January 30, 2026, the delegation visited the offices of renowned legal luminary Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, and eminent Islamic scholar and finance expert Prof.
Polygyny With Purpose Conference Calls For Compassion, Justice, And Collective Responsibility
1 Scholars and professionals address polygyny’s responsibilities in Islam as Muslim scholars, legal practitioners, medical experts, and mental health professionals gathered in Lagos on Sunday, February 8, 2026, for the maiden Polygyny With Purpose (PWP) Conference. The PWP conference is an initiative aimed at reframing conversations around polygyny in Islam with empathy, justice, and responsibility.
National Mosque Imam: Ramadan Key To Promoting Peace, Security, Harmony In Nigeria
1 The Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Professor Luqman Zakariya, has called on Nigerians to embrace the spiritual and social lessons of Ramadan as a key tool for promoting security, safety, peace, and harmony across the nation. Delivering the Juma’h Khutbah (Friday sermon) of Friday, February 6, 2026, Prof.
Gov Zulum Wins Transformational Leadership Award
1 The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has been named the recipient of the Muslim News Nigeria Transformational Leadership Award 2025 in recognition of his exceptional, people-centred governance and far-reaching impact in public service.
At-Tanzeel Schools Hosts Inaugural Inter-House Sports, Celebrates Talent And Teamwork
0 At-Tanzeel Schools, one of Lagos’ leading faith-based institutions, has held the maiden edition of its Inter-House Sports Competition at the YABATECH Sports Complex, Lagos, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The all-day event featured a wide range of activities, including 50m, 100m, 200m and 400m races, 4x100m and 4x400m relays, long jump, as well as novelty games such as treasure hunt and egg-and-spoon races for primary school pupils, ensuring inclusiveness across age groups.
Experts Warn Against Social Media Influence On Muslim Marriages At Ummahaat Day 2026
2 Thousands of married Muslim women from Lagos and beyond converged on the Blueroof Event Centre, Agege, on Sunday for Ummahaat Day 2026, where Islamic scholars and marriage counsellors urged participants to uphold their marital vows and resist negative social influences, particularly misleading advice from social media.
OPINION - Tinubu in Ankara: Strengthening the strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye
The author is the publisher of Muslim News Nigeria ISTANBUL On Jan. 26, 2026, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day state visit at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The visit highlights the growing partnership between one of Africa’s leading economies and Türkiye and comes as Nigeria seeks stronger international collaboration to address security challenges and promote economic growth.
Faith, Focus And First Class: Umamah Tajudeen Tops UNILAG Insurance Department
2 … Best Graduating Student Shares Story Of Perseverance A brilliant Muslimah, Umamah Abike Tajudeen, has made her family and the Muslim Ummah proud by graduating with First Class Honours and emerging as the Best Graduating Student of the Department of Insurance at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Tinubu 2027: PCC Mobilises Muslim, Christian Clerics For Prayers Ahead Of Re-election Bid
2 Scores of Muslim and Christian clerics have gathered to offer prayers for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, describing the session as an avenue to seek divine intervention for the President as the poll’s date draws near.
Honouring A Legacy: 42 Years After Sheikh Abubakar Makanjuola Gaatah’s Passing
2 Forty-two years after the return of Fadhilat Sheikh Abubakar Sidiq Jamiu Makanjuola Gaatah (RA) of Omupo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, to his Creator, his life remains a powerful reminder that the legacy of the righteous does not end with death. Though he passed on Friday, January 7, 1984, his enduring influence, rooted in faith, scholarship, humility and service, continues to inspire his family, students, followers and the wider Muslim community.
Scholars Examine Ethical, Spiritual Impacts Of AI On Muslim Societies At LEMU Workshop
3 … Smartphones Ruining Lives Through Misinformation: Imam Lekki The evolving relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Islam formed the core of intellectual discourse, on Sunday, December 7, as the Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU) hosted its fourth and final quarterly Da’wah Workshop for 2025. The event, which took place at the Vice Admiral Jubrila Ayinla Multipurpose Hall, wrapped up LEMU’s series of educational workshops for the year.
CIO Rejects U.S. Intervention, Denounces False Christian Genocide Claims In Nigeria
2 … Calls For National Unity The Ulamau Wing of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has strongly rejected recent remarks and threats of U.S. military intervention in Nigeria made by President Donald Trump, describing the threat as baseless and dangerous. The statement, issued by Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad, Chairman of the Ulamau Wing, and Engr. Luqman Balogun, Secretary General of the organisation, condemned what it called a false narrative of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Al-Mu’minaat Urges Women To Embrace Torchbearing Roles At Lagos Convention
2 The pivotal role of Muslim women as torchbearers of positive change was the central theme of the 2025 annual convention of the Lagos State Chapter of Al-Mu’minaat (The Believing Women Organisation), held on Saturday at the Daw’ah Centre, Ijeshatedo. The event drew delegates from the national headquarters of the organisation, led by the National Amirah, Builder Jelilah AbdulHamid, alongside stakeholders and members from across Lagos State.
Sami Shehadeh and I, By Rasheed Abubakar
Many people may just be getting to know Sami Shehadeh, the veteran Palestinian photojournalist and TRT Arabi cameraman, who has been honoured with the prestigious Global Muslim Person of the Year (MNAwards 2024/2025) by Muslim News Nigeria. What struck us most and inspired his nomination was his unimaginable courage: returning to the frontline to expose Israeli war crimes in Gaza one month after losing his leg when an Israeli tank shelled their media tent during the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
Gov Namadi Umar Emerges Nigerian Muslim Personality Of The Year 2024/25
3 … Transforms Agriculture, Health, Education, Security, Other Sectors With 12-Point Agenda … Celebrated For His Humility And Unwavering Support For Islamic Values And Development The Executive Governor of Jigawa State, HE Mallam Umar Namadi, FCE, has emerged the winner of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Muslim Personality of the Year Award, organised by Muslim News, Nigeria’s most authoritative Islamic newspaper Muslim Personality of the Year was formally announced via a press statement on Friday,...
Al-Mu’minaat At 30: Glamour As Muslim Achievers Bag Excellence Awards
1 … Mentorship, Legacy And Service Take Spotlight At Anniversary Grand Lecture The 30th anniversary of Al-Mu’minaat (The Believing Women) Organisation was marked in a grand style, on Sunday, October 26, at the Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja, with an inspiring lecture and an award presentation ceremony that radiated glamour, class, and impact.
UMA Holds 36th AGM, Disburses N14.2mIn Scholarships To UNILAG Students
1 The University of Lagos Muslim Alumni (UMA) has disbursed N14.2 million in scholarships to 23 students of the institution as part of its support for the 2025/2026 academic session. The cheques were presented, on Wednesday, during UMA’s 36th Annual General Meeting/Congress, held at the UNILAG Mosque Islamic Centre.
TMC Annual Lecture: Grand Mufti Renews Call For Shari’ah Appeal Courts In Southwest
1 … Says It’s A Comprehensive Legal, Ethical System … YABATECH Rector Advocates Positive Mindset The discourse, on the implementation of Shari’ah in a pluralistic society like Nigeria, took the centre stage, on Sunday, October 5, at the Annual State Lecture of The Muslim Congress (TMC), held in the Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, DLI, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
1 … Take Responsibility With Humility, Sincerity, Purpose – Dr. Shuaib Charges Graduands The Former Chief Executive Officer of Jaiz Charity and Development Foundation, Dr. Abdullah Shuaib, has urged graduates of arabic and western education to view their academic accomplishments not as an end but as the beginning of a lifelong journey rooted in knowledge, faith, and service to humanity.
Over-Pampering Children CouldSpell Disaster, Experts Tell Parents At Al-Mu’minat Seminar
1 … Neglect Of Healthy Diets Expose Children To LifeLong Health Risks – Family Physician Educationists and medical experts have cautioned Nigerian parents against excessive indulgence of their children, warning that over-pampering could result in psychological, social, and health crises. This was the central message at the Child Upbringing Seminar organised by the Lagos State chapter of Al-Mu’minaat (The Believing Women) Organisation as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations.
LEMU Seeks Transparency, Building Non-Sectarian Ummah At 7th AGM
1 … Achieves Key Projects, Targets Expansion Of Schools, Solar Upgrade The Lekki Muslim Ummah (LEMU) on Sunday, September 14, 2025, held its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Vice Admiral Jubrilla Ayinla Hall, Lekki Central Mosque, Lekki, Lagos, with a renewed commitment to building a non-sectarian Ummah.
Aqsa Day 2025: Nigerian Muslims March For Gaza, Organise Prayers, Lectures
1 Thousands of Muslim faithful and pro-Palestine advocates in Nigeria converged on the Da’wah Centre, Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, Ijesha, Lagos, on Friday, September 5, 2025, to mark Aqsa Day 2025 with prayers, lectures, and a mass solidarity rally calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
2025 NITP Will Be Bigger, Better — TMC Flags Off Mobilisation For Annual Camping Programme
1 Prominent faith-based organisation, The Muslim Congress (TMC), has announced that its 2025 National Islamic Training Programme (NITP) will hold between Wednesday, 24th December and Sunday, 28th December, 2025. NITP, a flagship programme of the national headquarters of TMC, is an annual camping event that draws adult males from all walks of life and across the different regions in Nigeria.
Aqsa Day 2025: Nigerian Muslims To Hold Special Juma’h For Palestine Today
1 Nigerian Muslims have scheduled a special Juma’h service, dua Qunoot and solidarity rally dedicated to the oppressed people of Palestine amid ongoing Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. Holding at the Dawah Centre, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Ijeshatedo, Lagos, today Friday, September 5, 2025, the Juma’h service is part of this year’s Aqsa Day, Nigeria’s biggest annual solidarity gathering of the intellectuals, usually attended by thousands of Nigerians in solidarity with the Palestinians.
MIND Foundation Celebrates 87 First-Class Muslim Graduates At Second Annual Reception In Lagos
1 The Muslim In National Development (MIND) Foundation on Sunday, August 31, 2025, hosted the second edition of its annual Muslim First-Class Graduates Reception at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The gathering was meant to celebrate the academic excellence of 87 graduates from universities across Nigeria. Guest speakers at the event urged the First Class Muslim graduates to uphold their academic excellence while preparing for life beyond the classroom.
Muslim Women Dissect Challenges Facing Womenhood At Lagos Confab
1 The hall and premises of Emsquare in Ikotun/Ijegun axis was filled to capacity on Sunday, 17th August 2025, when All Women Organisations Forum – a coalition of muslim women groups from different denominations came together to rub minds on issues that affect womanhood within Ikotun and its environs. The 3rd edition of the annual programme with the theme, “Peaceful Coexistence: Recipe for A Tranquil Home” focused on promoting all-round wellness within homes – the primary unit of society.
Nigerian Scholars Seek Unified Global Voice To End Gaza Genocide, Starvation
1 ProminentNigerian Islamic scholars under the Ulamau Wing of the Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) have issued a powerful call to action over the ongoing humanitarian crisis and Israeli genocidal war on Gaza.
Vanguards Academy Celebrates G91 SetAt 2025 Graduation Ceremony
1 … Produces Seven Hufaadh, 20 Hadith Memorisers … Parents Must Rise To Their Responsibilities – Abu Umar Al-Faruq In a celebratory and convivial clime, families, friends and well-wishers from far and near came together over the weekend to celebrate their children and wards for completing their secondary school education at Vanguards Academy.
Al-Hikmat College Graduates 15 Students, Rewards Academic And Moral Excellence
1 … Agritech Warriors Team Built A Solar-Powered Farm Robot … School Director Pledges Continuous Support For Students With Initiatives Agritech Warriors Team, a group of three students from Al-Hikmat College in Lagos, has developed Agribot, a robot that will help farmers with various farm activities such as ploughing, sowing, and spraying among others.
UNILAG College Of Medicine Inducts Muslim Graduates As Radiographers
1 The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, has expressed joy as five of its members were among the 25 newly inducted radiographers at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba, Lagos. The 10th induction and oath-taking ceremony for the class of 2022 in the Radiography Department was held on Tuesday, July 22 at the College’s Old Great Hall.
MSSN, TMC Mourn Buhari As Nigeria’s Former President Laid To Rest In Daura
1 … His Legacy Extends Far Beyond His Two-Term As President – Bangbala The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, in her condolence message, mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement signed by its Amir, Mal. Kamoldeen Abiona, the Muslim students body described him as a leader whose life was defined by discipline, public service, and a visible commitment to national development, especially in the education sector.
Sultan, MUSWEN, Other Muslim Groups Pay Tribute As Awujale Of Ijebuland Is Buried
1 … His Wish For Islamic Burial Fulfilled Despite Interference From Traditionalists The remains of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were laid to rest on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his private residence, Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, in accordance to Islamic rites, fulfilling his personal wish despite interference from traditional worshippers.
Safeguard Your Marriage From Disharmony, Muslim Scholar Tells Couple
1 … As Abdullah Sulaimon, Fatima Lukman Begin Their Marital Journey It was another glorious day in the family of Dr. Lukman Adejumo Abdurraheem, the immediate past Amir (President) of The Muslim Congress (TMC), when his first child, Fatima Mayowa, got married to her loving husband, Abdullah Olalekan Sulaimon, on Saturday, July 6, at Darlington Hall, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Constitution Review: MUSWEN Demands Shari’ah Court, Devolution Of Power, Others
1 The Muslim Ummah South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has reiterated the demand for the Shariah Court to regulate the affairs of Muslims. MUSWEN made this advocacy, during the Senate Zonal Public Hearing (south west) on the Review of the 1999 constitution, in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, on Saturday, 5th July, 2025.
Eid Khutbah: Sheikh Shafi’i Calls For Compassion, Unity, Global Muslim Solidarity
1 … Berates Muslim World’s Silence Over Gaza Genocide Muslims gathered in large numbers today, Friday, June 6 at The Muslim Congress (TMC) praying ground – Da’wah Centre, to observe the Eid-al-Adha prayer, with Imam Sheikh Dhikrullahi Shafi’i, the Grand Mufti of Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) leading the congregational salat and delivering a soul-stirring khutbah that touched on compassion in sacrifice, family unity, moral conduct, and the global plight of Muslims, particularly in...
Dealing With A Financially Struggling Husband
1 Men are the natural breadwinners and providers. At marriage, men give their wives dowries as a gift and a token of love. This is considered a duty in Islam, (Q4:4). Likewise, it is established that it’s the responsibility of the husband to provide all financial needs for their wives, including feeding, clothing, shelter and medical expenses. “Men are protectors and maintainers of women…)”Q4:34. These duties of protection, provision and direction are the primary roles of men in marriage.
Experts Explore Business Pathways Supported By Islam At Summit
… As SMEs Get Grants To Scale Up Ventures The 2025 edition of the Ijebu Muslim Business Summit (IMBS) gathered seasoned professionals, entrepreneurs, and Islamic finance experts to explore ethical business pathways guided by Islamic principles. Held under the resonant theme, “Sustaining Growth with Islamic Principles,” the summit attracted over 300 participants from across the region. The shared goal was to reimagine business through faith, innovation, and impact.
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