Tag: Islam

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators, raising the cost of data and airtime for Nigerian subscribers. The adjustment, effective immediately, aims to address operational cost challenges faced by...
In a landmark move to safeguard the interests of telecommunications consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster regulatory collaboration....

Wole Soyinka, Ibrahim Maqary, and western neo-paganism

By Ibrahim Ado Kurawa Wole Soyinka is a Nobel Laureate who won the high prize for his work on Drama where he excelled. But as...

Jim Iyke dismisses conversion rumor

By Aminu Kutama Leading Nollywood star, Jim Iyke has dispelled rumors making the rounds on the social media that he has converted to Islam. The actor...

New personal status law reforms marriage rules according to Islamic principles

By News Desk Following the Saudi Cabinet’s approval of the personal status law after its review by the Shoura Council, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

Former Dutch football legend, Clarence Seedorf, converts to Islam in Dubai

By Ismail Auwal Clarence Seedorf, a former Dutch footballer, and AC Milan legend has announced his conversion to Islam, just days before the Muslims holy...

Retired British international boxer, Herbie Hide, converts to Islam in Kano

By Ismail Auwal Herbie Hide, a world-renowned international boxer, has converted to Islam 12 years after retirement.  The boxer was guided through the rituals of taking...

Why is blasphemy a capital offense in some Muslim countries

By Ahmet T. Kuru A Sri Lankan working in Pakistan, Priyantha Kumara, was lynched by a mob of hundreds of people on Dec. 3, 2021, over...

Dismantling the “ulema-state” is crucial for the future of Muslim-majority countries

By Ahmet T. Kuru In September 2021, the Turkish House was opened in New York with a high-level state ceremony that included President Tayyip Erdogan....

Ibrahim Datti Ahmad: An influential Muslim leader (1936-2021)

By Ibrahim Ado-Kurawa He was born in 1936 in Kano. He attended Gidan Makama Primary School from where he proceeded to Kano Middle School where...

BOOK REVIEW: Global Sufism-Boundaries, Structures and Politics

By Shamsudeen Sani Authors: Francesco Piraino and Mark Sedgwick Date of publication 2019 Number of pages 299 It is likely this book might shatter some preconceived assumptions...

BOOK REVIEW: Destiny Disrupted- A history of the World Through Islamic Eyes

By Shamsudden Sani Author: Tamim Ansary Date of publication 2019 My observations do not serve as a book review in any way. This book is a rich compendium...

BOOK REVIEW: Islam, authoritarianism and underdevelopment: A global and historical comparison

By Shamsudeen Sani Author: Ahmet T. Kuru Date of publication 2019; 303 pages It is likely this book may not be very popular in many circles. I...

Eid-Maulud: Baffa Bichi donates food items to over 500 vulnerable households in Kano

By Ismail Auwal Former Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi has distributed food items to over 500 households as...

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