CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, on Saturday received the Muslim community in the state in his private home in Calabar. The visit, Converseer learned, was in celebration of this year’s Sallah. They endorsed Otu for a second term, saying he should complete his 8 years as a Governor…
The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun has admonished Muslim faithful to sustain the lessons of sacrifice, discipline and love learnt during the period of Ramadan beyond this period. The Chairperson said Nigerians must use the period for a sober reflection on the state of things in the country,…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Monday 31st March and Tuesday 1st April 2025 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He extended warm congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast….
Merseyside, UK – Liverpool and Egyptian striker, Mohammed Salah, has received series of attacks from Muslim extremists over his Christmas post. The extremists who attacked Salah, Converseer gathered, cut across countries which practice Islam, with majority coming from poor countries, especially those in Africa. Salah who has been prolific this season, with many tipping him…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on Muslims in Nigeria to embrace the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, as a time to promote peace and unity for the progress of the nation. Governor Otu who made the call in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr…
More than 600 people have died from heat-related illnesses during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid extreme temperatures, reports on Wednesday say. On Monday, Saudi Arabia’s state TV reported that temperatures rose to 51.8 degrees Celsius in the shade at the Grand Mosque in the Islam’s holiest city. Medics and officials, speaking on condition…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with Muslim faithful in the State and beyond on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging that they uphold the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity. He said, “As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Cross River…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Friday 7th June 2024 as the 1st Day of Zulhijjah 1445AH. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto, on Thursday. The…
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, 10th April as the day of the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr. Muhammad who doubles as the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said the the sighting of the New Moon of Shawwal was on Monday, 8th April being thru 29th day,…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as Public Holidays to mark Eid al-Fitr Celebration in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, on Sunday. READ ALSO: Former Ayade’s aide defects from APC to PDP Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on behalf of the…