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CAN Set To Hold Fasting, Prayers Ahead Of Edo 2020 Elections

Imelda Osayande Sep 9, 2020 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo chapter, in conjunction with the Light of Peace for Africa Foundation on Wednesday said it has slated Sept. 16, for fasting and prayers for the conduct of peaceful state elections.The News…

Health

Pope Francis Calls For Universal Day Of Prayer, Fasting For Lebanon Amid Crisis

Fatima Sule Sep 2, 2020 0

Pope Francis called on Wednesday for a “universal day of prayer and fasting” for disaster-stricken Lebanon, to be observed on Sept. 4.The pope said this during the first weekly audience open to the public in more than six months in…

Religion

Sultan says fasting continues Saturday

Muhammad Bello May 23, 2020 0

The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Sunday May 24, as the 1st day of Shawwal 1441AH.Abubakar said this in a statement by Prof. Sambo Junaidu the Chairman of Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of Sultanate…

Politics

Fasting is Killing People in Jigawa Not COVID-19 – Senator Alleges

Tony Abu Momoh May 10, 2020 0

A senator from Jigawa has alleged that fasting, heat and ill health is responsible for current high death rate in Jigawa state and not COVID-19 as being speculated in the mainstream media.Senator Ibrahim Hadejia representing Jigawa…

News

Lockdown: Ilorin Chicken Sellers Adopt Home Delivery as Ramadan Sets In

AbdulFatai Beki Apr 24, 2020 0

As Muslims commence Ramadan fast, chicken sellers in llorin have adopted home delivery to their customers to beat the lockdown occasioned by the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SEE ALSO: Ex PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff Loses…

Religion

Pray at home during Ramadan – Sultan urges Muslim faithful

John Ogunsemore Apr 21, 2020 0

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has urged Muslim faithful to abide by government's directives aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19 during the holy month of Ramadan.…

Religion

COVID-19: ECWA declares 3-day Fasting, Prayers for God’s Intervention

Peter Amine Mar 31, 2020 0

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has declared three-day fasting and prayers for God’s intervention to end the rampaging Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). SEE ALSO: Don't allow presidential cabal relegate you - Tunde Bakare shades…

Metro

We’ll arrest any Muslim eating outside during Ramadan – Sharia Police

Ademola Ademiluyi May 5, 2019 0

Sharia Police, through its Commander-General, Nabahani Usman, has aired its plans to start arresting and detaining any adult seen eating in public places, as from Monday when the Ramadan fasting finally begins.The Kano Hisbah head…

Government

Ramadan: Why I Disobeyed Advice To Fast – Buhari

John Ogunsemore Jun 16, 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he disobeyed advice in order to fast in the just-concluded Ramadan period.The president made this known in an interview yesterday.He said that after missing the 2017 Ramadan due to…

News

Man Asks Bizarre Question On Islamic TV Programme On How To Break Fast

John Ogunsemore May 22, 2018 0

A man left the anchor of an Islamic television programme bemused and in shock when he asked an unexpected question on how to break his fast.Muslims all over the world are presently observing the holy fast of Ramadan.According to a…

Metro

Muslim Group Urges Government to Free Prison Inmates For Ramadan

Femi Famutimi May 17, 2018 0

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has in a statement urged the Federal Government to give Muslim Inmates incarcerated a chance to partake in the annual Ramadan fasting and free some of these inmates to decongest the prisons.The Sultan…

Religion

U.S. wishes Muslims peaceful, blessed Ramadan

Uju May 27, 2017

The U.S. on Friday wished Muslims a happy and blessed Ramadan as they commence the Ramadan fasting on Friday night.U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in a press statement, said the Ramadan period reminded everyone of the common…

Religion

A Guide To Ramadan – The Islamic Holy Month

Usama Dandare Jun 9, 2016 0

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.…

Metro

Christian Man Stabbed Several Times By Muslim Youths In Kaduna For Not Fasting

Femi Famutimi Jun 8, 2016 0

In the wake of the killing of an elderly lady in Kano for alleged blasphemous statements, another incident has taken place today.A 41 year old man, Francis Emmanuel, was Stabbed by about 6 youths in a restaurant in Kaduna for not…

World

RAMADAN: China Bans Civil Servants, Students From Fasting

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 8, 2016 0

The Federal Republic of China has placed a ban on fasting for its civil servants, students and children in the mainly muslim region of the nation.The restriction was put up on the government's website as the Holy month of Ramadan…

Metro

Tompolo Turns to Fasting and Prayer over EFCC travails

Femi Famutimi May 3, 2016 0

Former militant leader Government Ekpemupolo otherwise known as Tompolo has reportedly turned to fasting and prayer in the light of the EFCC charges leveled against him.The Ex-militant has been underground since January when a bench…

Health & Relationships

4 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Fast

Dami Jan 18, 2016 0

A medical expert, Christian Omojefe, has revealed that fasting can promote fertility, enhance weight loss and also boost brain cells and immunity.Omojefe, a medical practitioner with specialization in General Medicine, made this known…