Sultan Raises Concern Over Borno Attack
Are we now back to the bad old days?” — Sultan of Sokoto queries By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Sultan of Sokoto and spiritual head of Muslims in Nigeria, Muhammad Sa’ad … Read More
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Iranian missiles strike Isreal, exposing pressure on air defences
Deaths, power outages and evacuations reported amid widening confrontation By Abdullahi Yusuf Iranian missile strikes have hit Tel Aviv and surrounding areas, causing casualties, infrastructure damage and widespread disruption, as … Read More
Iran targets US-linked oil sites as conflict enters ‘new stage’
Revolutionary Guards claim attacks mark ‘new phase’ after strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure By Abdullahi Yusuf Iran’s powerful military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), says it has carried … Read More
Fresh Explosions in Borno Worrisome; MURIC Tasks Defense Minister
By Professor Ishaq Akintola Three different explosions rocked Maiduguri yesterday. The bombs caused 23 deaths and more than 100 injured. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has described the attacks as … Read More
UAE Says no Outdoor Eid Prayers
Aims to ensure safety of citizens amid Iran strikes By Sadiq Abdulfatah As the 1447/2026 Eid al-Fitr comes amid heightened regional war, the United Arab Emirates authorities, as part of … Read More
Sultan Urges Nigerian Muslims to Lookout for Shawwal Moon
By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims all over Nigeria to commence the search for the crescent moon that indicates the end of … Read More
Turkey’s ambassador Mehmet Poroy attends Hagia Sophia exhibition, iftar in Abuja
Breaking fast and celebrating heritage, the event brought together dignitaries, artists, and communities in a display of faith and cultural exchange. By Abdullahi Yusuf An exhibition celebrating one of the … Read More
US counterterrorism chief quits over Iran war stance
Joe Kent says he cannot back conflict, contradicting Donald Trump as tensions escalate By Abdullahi Yusuf The head of the United States’ National Counterterrorism Center has resigned, citing deep disagreement … Read More
Iran confirms assassination of key strategist Ali Larijani in Israeli strike
Iran warns of consequences as killing of senior figure fuels fears of wider regional war By Abdullahi Yusuf Iranian state media has confirmed the death of senior political figure Ali … Read More
Delays crippling Nigeria’s Hajj operations, CSO warns
Independent Hajj Reporters urges immediate 2027 registration, says poor planning undermines compliance with Saudi Hajj schedule By Abdullahi Yusuf A Nigerian civil society group has called for sweeping reforms in … Read More