Day: June 2, 2025

NDLEA Arrests Two Saudi-Bound Pilgrims For ‘Ingesting 90 Wraps Of Cocaine’

Abibat Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested two pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj for allegedly ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. A statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, said the suspects were intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on May 26 during outward clearance for an Ethiopian Airline flight to Jeddah. Babafemi said both men tested positive for ingesting illicit substances and were placed under excretion observation. READ ALSO: Should A Muslim Who Wants To Kill…

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Should A Muslim Who Wants To Kill Sallah Ram Leave Hair, Nail Uncut? Here’s The Truth

Damilola Olonade

  The question of if Muslims intending to offer Eid Sacrifice can shave their hair or clip their nails on any of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah has been asked severally by many people. Nurudeen Ibrahim provides the answer that may be surprising to many     PERMISSIBILITY OF SHAVING THE HAIR AND CLIPPING THE NAILS DURING THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF DHUL HIJJAH FOR ANYONE WHO INTENDS TO OFFER THE EID SACRIFICE By Nurudeen Ibrahim The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah begins from the Night the…

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Nigeria Declares Friday June 6, Monday June 9 Public Holidays For Eid-al-Adha

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the Eid period…

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