7 Important Things To Take Note Of During the Ramadan and Lent Fasting Period

This year, Ramadan and Lent begin around the same time, bringing a season of reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual discipline for both Muslims and Christians. Although the two fasts differ in structure and religious meaning, they share common themes of prayer, self-control, and charity. If you are observing either period, here are seven important things to... Read More

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May 28, 2017

The Thread: What Muslims want you to know about Ramadan

What is Ramadan? “Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar and during the 29/30 days of it, Muslims are under an obligation to fast from dawn to dusk by abstaining from eating, drinking and sexual activities while intensifying their acts of worship and shunning all evil deeds, our reporter explains” @Fenty breaks it further,... Read More

Opinion

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May 28, 2017

The Dummies’ Guide to understanding what Muslims do during Ramadan

There’s going to be no escaping it. Within the next 29 or 30 days, you are going to cross paths with someone you know or have to work with who’s Muslim and observing the month-long Islamic fast. You are also – through no fault of yours – act awkwardly around them because you suddenly find... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 27, 2017

It’s official! Today isn’t just Children’s day, it’s also the first day of Ramadan

Everybody has one or two Muslim friends. If you live in this part of the world, there is a possibility that you spent the better part of the week asking your Muslim friends/colleagues when this year’s Ramadan fast begins. If you are the Muslim, you’ve probably spent an equal amount of time answering: “soon”. Well,... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 26, 2017

Fasting and prayer can make Nigeria great | Okupe disagrees with Osinbajo

Former special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has said “God, fasting and prayer can make Nigeria great”. He said this while reacting to a statement by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo who had stated that Nigeria cannot be great through prayers and fasting alone. “No matter how much you pray and fast, our country... Read More

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May 24, 2017

Nigeria cannot work with only fasting, prayer – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said prayer and fasting without commitment and hardwork cannot make the country better. He spoke in Abuja at an interactive session with senior civil servants on the recently signed three executive orders on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. Osinbajo said great economies and nations, as well as prosperity and abundance,... Read More

The News Blog

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February 10, 2017

Borno Muslim clerics begin 10-day prayer and fasting for Buhari

Some Muslims clerics in Maiduguri, Borno, say they had commenced a 10-day prayer and fasting for the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria on behalf of the clerics on Friday Malam Uma Bolori said the president needs prayers. He said, “Our prayer is what President Buhari needs from Nigerians... Read More

The News Blog

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November 30, 2016

MASSOB declares fast for Nnamdi Kanu

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on all Igbos to fast and pray for the release of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and others being detained by the Federal Government. According to The Punch, the leader of the group, Uchenna Madu, made the call... Read More

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July 6, 2016

‘If you can endure 30 days of hunger, you can endure anything’ – Aregbesola

Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola is of the opinion that if people can survive the Ramadan fasting period, then they can survive under any circumstance. The governor aired his view on Wednesday in Osogbo while speaking after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers. Aregbesola urged Nigerians to be more tolerant and understanding so as to ensure that the... Read More

The News Blog

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June 7, 2016

Opinion: A guide to Ramadan, the Islamic holy month

By Usama Dandare As the holy month of Ramadan begins yesterday, Muslims all over the world embarks on a 29-30 days fasting, from waking up in the early morning hours at dawn for breakfast, to waiting until the call to prayer at sunset for launch and dinner. It’s imperative to shed more lights on why... Read More

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May 3, 2016

Tompolo takes his troubles to God, embarks on ‘fasting and prayers’

Ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, is in ‘fasting and prayer’ mode – to call on God to intervene in his present travails with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Following a bench warrant issued for Tompolo’s arrest over fraud charges, the former militant leader went into hiding to avoid arrest and subsequent prosecution. Subsequently,... Read More

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September 20, 2015

1500 Muslim clerics commissioned to pray and fast for Saraki

Prayer vigils and fasting have been organised for Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by his supporters and loyalists. 1,500 Muslim clerics have been mobilised in Kwara state, to intercede on Saraki’s behalf, as he faces a possible arrest. One of the conveners of the prayers, Kayode Yusuf, said prayer sessions were being held all over the... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Eid-el-fitri: Monday, 28th, Tuesday 29th declared public holidays

The federal government has declared Monday, 28 and Tuesday 29 public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-fitri salah celebration. A statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the ministry of Interior on behalf of the federal government said the minister of Interior, Abba Moro, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual... Read More

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March 26, 2014

APC declares fasting, prayer against Rivers PDP guber candidate, El-Rufai takes swipe at delegates’ age at the Confab & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo APC declares fasting, prayer against Rivers’ PDP guber candidate The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called for a 7-day fasting and prayer session against the Peoples Democratic Party PDP governorship candidate in the state, Nyesome Wike. In a press release sent by APC, the fasting and prayer program will commence on 25th March, 2014... Read More

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August 27, 2013

Want to trim down? Follow this 7-day weight loss plan

By Sobiya N. Moghul You need to take a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes a day. Monday Fruity Punch To flush fat from the body, you’ll need to release the toxins. A fruit diet will help you detoxify the body as it speeds up the healing process and aids in weight loss. Include a lot of citrus... Read More

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September 11, 2012

Praying Papas: Adeboye, Oyedepo, Jonathan, to attend National Fasting and Prayer Day

by Akan Ido The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners’ Chapel are billed to be in Ibadan, Oyo State for the National Fasting and Prayer Day on September 22. The one day... Read More

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August 9, 2012

Opinion: Guilt, rut and deprivation – Why I’m observing Ramadan

by Jide Taiwo Today, as in the last twenty days, I woke up at four am. Today as I will for most days since July 20, I will be going without food from dawn to dusk. I am not a seasonal Muslim, or a nominal Muslim- or any kind of Muslim for that matter. I... Read More

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7 Important Things To Take Note Of During the Ramadan and Lent Fasting Period

The Thread: What Muslims want you to know about Ramadan

The Dummies’ Guide to understanding what Muslims do during Ramadan

It’s official! Today isn’t just Children’s day, it’s also the first day of Ramadan

Fasting and prayer can make Nigeria great | Okupe disagrees with Osinbajo

Nigeria cannot work with only fasting, prayer – Osinbajo

Borno Muslim clerics begin 10-day prayer and fasting for Buhari

MASSOB declares fast for Nnamdi Kanu

‘If you can endure 30 days of hunger, you can endure anything’ – Aregbesola

Opinion: A guide to Ramadan, the Islamic holy month

Tompolo takes his troubles to God, embarks on ‘fasting and prayers’

1500 Muslim clerics commissioned to pray and fast for Saraki

Eid-el-fitri: Monday, 28th, Tuesday 29th declared public holidays

APC declares fasting, prayer against Rivers PDP guber candidate, El-Rufai takes swipe at delegates’ age at the Confab & other important news you should know today

Want to trim down? Follow this 7-day weight loss plan

Praying Papas: Adeboye, Oyedepo, Jonathan, to attend National Fasting and Prayer Day

Opinion: Guilt, rut and deprivation – Why I’m observing Ramadan

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