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3 Muslims on how the culture of public humiliation for not fasting changed how they feel about Ramadan
On 10 April, just days ahead of the commencement of Ramadan, I wrote this piece calling upon world leaders who are in the business of sending out well-meaning messages each…
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Ramadan is here | Open letter to a season of open letters (honesty is a virtue)
Nigeria’s reputation for prayer doesn’t take a break - quite the opposite. Prayer seasons tend to overtake life, forcing most of it to take a break. It is what Ramadan…
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EidAlFitr: Divergent views trail Sultan’s directives on celebration
The EidAlFitr is one celebration that many Islamic Faithful in Nigeria look forward to, following the conclusion of holy month of fasting - Ramadan. Each year, as it appears, there…
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Eid celebrations are around the corner, how can Northern states celebrate safely?
Today, the government of Jigawa state announced it was relaxing its strict lock down and reinstating movement privileges for Keke napeps, one of the major modes of public transportation in…
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The YNaija Cover – the 7th of May
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The Big 5: Sharia police in Kano to arrest people eating in public during Ramadan; DSS arrests commercial sex workers in Calabar | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Sharia police to arrest people eating in public during Ramadan The Commander-General of Kano Hisbah, Nabahani Usman, has said from…
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Lipton encourages Nigerians with “Don’t Just Think, Do” campaign in Kano and Kaduna
Building on its commitment to create better communities in Nigeria through good deeds, Lipton Yellow Label Tea returned to Kano and Kaduna on 11 June, 2018 with the “Don’t Just…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode’s remarks at the Eid-el-fitr get together
Assalam Alaykun, Wa Ramatullahi Wabarakatuhu (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon you All). It is with great pleasure that I join all our Muslim faithfuls in celebrating…
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The unity of religious faiths is very important – Osinbajo
A delegation of Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials led by the FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, visited Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday to pay him homage on…
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Donald Trump ends tradition of celebrating Ramadan with Iftar dinner
US President Donald Trump’s government has not held an iftar dinner for the end of Ramadan, breaking a Muslim tradition held at the White House for more than two centuries. The iftar…
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Eid-el-Fitr: Abuja religious leaders, others, to pay homage to Osinbajo
Abuja religious and traditional leaders, including government officials will reportedly visit Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to pay homage to him. This is on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The…
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Bomber planning to attack mosque in Mecca blows self
Saudi security forces on Friday offset a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque in Mecca, reportedly cornering the would-be attacker in an apartment, where he blew himself up, the Interior…
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How to enjoy the Salah break in Lagos this weekend
It's the ultimate TGIF! this weekend and nothing makes Nigerians happier than a weekend flowing into a 2-day public holiday. The weekend which signifies the end of the 29 -30…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki spends final days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia (PHOTOS)
It was only last week that Senate President Bukola Saraki was acquitted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in a 18-count false asset declaration charge brought against him by…
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Lipton celebrates Ramadan with Muslim faithful; encourages Nigerians to think less and do more this season
As Muslims all over the country continue with the Annual Ramadan Fast, Nigeria’s no 1 tea beverage brand from Unilever PLC has announced plans to connect with Muslims during this…
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Opinion: Dear Sultan, it is not Islamic Youth Service Corps
by Jude Ndukwe The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Abubakar Sa’ad, is beginning to put himself regularly in the eye of ridicule. His recent pronouncements on national matters are beginning…
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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…
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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…
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‘APC to hold convention after Ramadan’
The All Progressives Congress has scheduled to hold after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Punch reports. This is coming barely three days after APC governors and the party’s National…
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Replicate the teachings of the Holy Prophet – Osinbajo tells Muslims
Yemi Osinbajo, has implored Nigerians, especially Muslims, to use the period of Ramadan for reflection on national challenges and support the administration to solve problems. He gave the advice in…
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Trump’s cute Ramadan message is another proof of how clueless he is
It's either that or someone in the White House Office of the Press Secretary needs to be sanctioned. Today is the first day of the month-long fast observed by Muslims around…
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Here’s Osinbajo’s Ramadan message | He’s not begging you to pray and fast for Nigeria
It's a tough pill to swallow but that there are actually adult humans who disagree with the Acting President's advice to Nigerians that "no matter how much you pray and…
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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…
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Muslim groups call for shift of NYSC orientation till after Ramadan
by Omoleye Omoruyi Da’Wah Co-Ordination Coordination council of Nigeria, a coalition of Muslim groups, has asked that the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to shift the date for the planned National…
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For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly
It's good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko…
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‘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…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Donald Trump hails Saddam Hussein | US warn of terror attack | Biafra group wants protest over Grazing Bill | More
From the papers- a tracklist US warns of possible terrorist attacks Punch Over 9,000 ghost workers discovered in Kogi state YNaija CBN says Nigerian banks are healthy Nation Don't turn…
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Eid El-Fitri: Turkish president felicitates with Nigerian Muslims
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr. In a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today, President…
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Read Buhari’s message to Nigerians on Eid el-Fitri
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday declared Thursday a public holiday in addition to the earlier declared Tuesday and Wednesday. Albeit the delay in the moon-sighting causing the Ramadan…
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Buhari condoles with Saudi Arabia over suicide bombing
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the suicide bombing in Madinah, which occurred on Monday in Islam's second holiest city. In a statement released by his Special adviser on Media and…
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- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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