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Islamic clerics

March 8, 2024

In desperate memo, Tinubu begs governors to cajole Islamic clerics, CSOs with Ramadan largesse to quell rising turmoil over hunger, insecurity

President Bola Tinubu is concerned about the potential religious, political, and social upheaval that could spring, particularly during Ramadan.

President Bola Tinubu
January 5, 2024

Olofa Ina buried in Ede

TAMPAN’s president said the late Mr Aderemi played a significant role in the entertainment industry.

Deji Aderemi
November 27, 2023

Over 1,000 Muslim clerics offer ‘special prayers’ for Tinubu in Kano

During the prayer session, the clerics recited the Qur’an 1,101 times and prayed for peace, progress and political stability in the country.

President Bola Tinubu and Rabiu Kwankwaso
June 24, 2023

Eid-el-Kabir: Police assure Ogun residents of adequate security

She added that there would also be effective crowd control at recreation parks and other related venues.

SP Omolola Odutola
June 12, 2023

NAHCON transported 43,817 pilgrims for 2023 Hajj: Official

The transportation to Saudi Arabia was done in 104 flight operations and in collaboration with states’ pilgrims boards and agencies.

Hajj Pilgrims boarding a plane used to illustrate the story
October 9, 2022

Maulud: Clerics should stop criticising leaders, Bauchi governor advises

The governor said it was high time clerics shunned unnecessary criticisms before their followers, adding the trend portends a negative effect on leaders and the citizenry.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
August 31, 2022

Obasa, Shariah judge, Islamic clerics justify APC Muslim-Muslim ticket

They urged Nigerians to emphasise competence rather than dwelling on religious sentiment ahead of next year’s general elections.

Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa