As Pastor Enoch Adeboye marks his 83rd birthday today, his life remains a testament to faith, resilience, and extraordinary leadership. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential spiritual figures in the world, his journey is filled with remarkable milestones. Here are 20 incredible facts about the revered General Overseer of the Redeemed…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that the present administration allocated N8 billion for this year’s Ramadan feeding programme. Yusuf disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of 1,250 cartons of dates donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano, on Friday This is contained…
The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry, Sabon Tasha, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, distributed grains to over 1,000 underprivileged Muslims and Islamic schools as the 30-day Ramadan fasting commences on Saturday. Pastor Dr Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the church, told newsmen after the distribution that the church…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to foster unity and peace in their various communities. The President also said that as the wet season approaches, he remained steadfast in boosting agricultural productivity. This was contained in his message to the Muslim community in the country as they begin the period…
Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, after the Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in the Kingdom. With the confirmation, more than 1.8 billion Muslims across the world will begin fasting from sunrise to sunset each day. Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the…
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has ordered the suspension of academic activities in all private schools in the state during the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement on Thursday, Hisbah commander-general, Aminu Usman, stated that schools must comply with the directive “to allow pupils to observe the holy month.” “In accordance with the Katsina…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced free medical surgeries to mark the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 83rd birthday. Adeboye was born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State. He will be 83 on Sunday. According to a statement by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, on Thursday, the programme, which is part…
The Sultanate Council Sokoto says, Friday 28th February, 2025, marks the start of the search for the new Moon of Ramadan 1446AH. This is contained in a statement signed by Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu. It calls on Muslims to look out for the…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed disappointment over the Muslim-Muslim ticket that brought President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima into office in 2023, stating that it has not yielded the expected benefits for the Muslim community. Speaking at a Pre-Ramadan Lecture, the President of SCSN, Sheikh Abdurrasheed Hadiyyatullah, criticized…
These are the likely successors to Pope Francis amid concerns about the pontiff’s health following his hospitalisation with pneumonia. Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is set to remain in hospital as he continues his treatment. The Vatican said in a statement yesterday: “Laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the…