Nigeria’s Muslim community will begin the Islamic month of Safar 1448AH on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following an official declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, after no verified sighting of the new crescent moon was recorded across the country. The announcement provides the official Hijri calendar guidance used by many […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has requested the federal government to withdraw the airstrip license issued to the Living Faith Church, led by Bishop David Oyedepo. The council described the decision to grant the license as a severe anomaly with the potential to compromise Nigeria’s peace and security. Key Points Raised by […]
