Aishat Ashim 
The recent dissolution of the Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel in Ekiti State has sparked reactions from various Islamic groups, including the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC). The panel, which held its first public sitting at the Oja Oba Central Mosque in Ado-Ekiti, … Read more
The Muslim community in Ekiti State has strongly opposed the recent directive by the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, to dissolve the Shari’ah arbitration panel established at the central mosque in the state capital. The community described the decision as unjustified and an abuse of authority. The monarch issued the directive during a meeting … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has foiled a shipment of cannabis, commonly referred to as “Loud,” hidden in a duvet and bound for the United Kingdom. In a statement released on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that the consignment was seized on Tuesday at Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
Current U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a plan to relocate Gaza’s residents, describing the region as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas conflict. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump suggested Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians, aiming to create peace in the Middle East. He claimed to have discussed the matter with Jordan’s King Abdullah … Read more
The N-Skills Programme 2025, funded by the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is designed to empower Nigerian youths with life-sustaining and in-demand skills for a brighter future. This 12-month vocational training programme includes an internship and offers a generous monthly stipend of ₦100,000, making it an attractive opportunity for eligible candidates. … Read more
Israel’s UN ambassador announced on Friday that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, must stop its activities and vacate all its facilities in Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. This decision aligns with a contentious Israeli law that prohibits the agency from operating in Israel and East Jerusalem. A territory annexed by Israel after the … Read more
The United States, the largest global donor, froze nearly all foreign aid on Friday, allowing exceptions only for emergency food relief and military funding for Israel and Egypt. In an internal memo issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio shortly after President Donald Trump took office, the administration emphasized its “America First” policy, significantly limiting … Read more
On Saturday, joyous crowds gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostage Square,” shedding tears of happiness as they watched footage of Hamas releasing four Israeli women soldiers held captive in Gaza. The crowd, waving Israeli flags and holding up photos of the women, erupted in cheers as the handover to the Red Cross was broadcast live on … Read more
