By Hussaini Sulaiman The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, has extended his warmest felicitations to His Excellency, Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the joyous occasion of Eid Al Fitr, which marks the successful completion of Ramadan. This significant occasion, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a month of fasting, spiritual…
For the past three years, Kano residents have been deprived of this historic event, leaving a void in the cultural and social fabric of the state. In reality, over the past two weeks, as the countdown to the end of the Ramadan fasting began amid expectations for colourful Sallah celebrations in Kano state, tensions enveloped…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General,…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has distanced himself from AI-generated videos falsely associating him with drug promotions and scholarship offers. In a statement on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Adeboye warned the public against falling for the deceptive videos, which have been widely circulated on social media….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano Emirate, under the leadership of His Royal Highness, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, has suspended the traditional Eid-el-Fitr Durbar for this year. The development was contained in a statement by the Emir’s spokesperson, Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Naisa, which was made available to Africa Health Report, AHR, on Wednesday evening. According…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of orphans through enhanced education, social welfare, and infrastructure development. Governor Yusuf made this pledge on Monday during an Iftar (breaking of fast) event held with orphans at the Government House, Kano. Addressing the gathering,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr Sallah celebrations, as two rival emirs plan to hold parallel Durbar festivities. The development has raised concerns about potential clashes, prompting the police to intensify security measures across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State is once again on edge as the lingering tussle over the emirship takes a new turn ahead of the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The two rivals, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano, have both signalled their intent…
As the sun sets during the holy month of Ramadan, signalling the time for iftar—the meal to break the day’s fast—mosques across Nigeria traditionally come alive with communal gatherings. Worshippers unite to share in the blessings of the day, fostering a sense of community and spiritual reflection. In this report Sultan Rabiu delves into how…
As the debate and controversy over the closure of schools in some northern states of Nigeria continue, An Islamic Studies scholar, lecturer and the Chief Librarian of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Mufutahu Ashiru, Ph.D, provides deeper insight into the issue in this exclusive interview with Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah. Excerpts: AHR:…
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