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Me, showing Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar @hidbay the print edition of @muslimnews_NG that featured #Turkiye President, @RTErdogan on the cover as the 2020 GLOBAL MUSLIM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR #MuslimNews: The most authoritative #Islamic Newspaper in Nigeria
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Ansar-Ud-Deen Society condoles with families of Ondo Air Force crash victims The Society condoled with the families of 25 people killed after a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State during a routine mission muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/1…
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Hasten to the remembrance of Allah when the Jumu'ah call is made, then seek His bounty after the prayer. Fair rest on Fridays would help more Muslims do both. #DailyQuranDigest #MuslimNewsNigeria
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#DailyQuranDigest | Al-Baqarah 2:11–12 Corruption can wear the badge of peacemaking. Many see this in Israel and the US, where the war in Gaza has been defended on security grounds while Palestinians continue to suffer. Check your actions, not just your intentions. #QuranDigest
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Niger deaths: Mumuni urges restraint, thorough investigation ...As IHRC releases names of 37 who died in NSCDC custody @AbayomiMumuni described the loss of 37 lives in government custody as tragic and deeply concerning>> muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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Never let guilt make you believe you are beyond Allah’s mercy. No matter how far someone has strayed or how heavy the burden of sin feels, the door of repentance remains open. Turn back to Allah and never despair of His forgiveness. #Quran. #DailyQuranDigest #MuslimNewsNigeria
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Tinubu skips #UNGA again, Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation Vice President to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at #UNGA81 in New York muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0… #UNGA2026 #UnitedNations #BolaAhmedTinubu #KashimShettima #NigeriaAtUNGA #UnitedNationsGeneralAssembly
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Sadaqah isn't a loss; it's an investment in what Allah has given you. Allah asks each of us to give according to our means. If our journalism has informed or benefited you, support us. Rawshield PR Company. Lotus Bank: 1011740332 GTBank: 0568624004 #DailyQuranDigest #Quran #UNGA
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Tinubu’s #UNGA absences: What the law says and what Nigeria loses Muslim News examines Nigeria’s #UNGA81 record, Palestine statements and the legal question surrounding Tinubu’s absence>> muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0… #UnitedNations #BolaAhmedTinubu #UNGA2026 #KashimShettima #Nigeria
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The event the mainstream media underreported, @muslimnews_NG is giving the prominence it deserves today. Our special e-cover captures the Muslim World League @MWLOrg_en – #JIBWIS Int'l Conference and the historic gathering of leaders in Abuja. We don’t just talk; we walk the talk
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Tinubu commissions Ansar-Ud-Deen headquarters, hails society's century of nation building * No nation can develop if its citizens reject education muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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‘Take them to court’, Nigerians tell TikToker Walisat as she denies filming Oloolu masquerade * “It’s a lie, I’m not bleeding, I’m alive,” she cries muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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Some leaders occupy public office. Others redefine it. Prof. Is-haq Oloyede belongs to the latter. Thank you, Muslim News Nigeria, for this special tribute to an extraordinary public servant. Kindly share Adeleke FaceTime Chucks
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Bandits kill worshippers in Sokoto mosque, force Shari'ah judge to flee in Katsina The incidents, which claimed the lives of innocent Muslims, forced families to flee, and disrupted the administration of justice, underscore the growing insecurity...muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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Are we prepared to defend our democracy as the people of Türkiye did 10 years ago if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were to call on Nigerians to protect the nation's constitutional order? Erdogan leads Türkiye in commemorating 10th anniversary of July 15 coup attempt * Government to hold more than 200 events across Türkiye and abroad to honour martyrs and celebrate democracy Muslim News Nigeria reports>> muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0… #15July #15Temmuz #MilletinZaferi #WilloftheNation #Turkiye #VictoryofDemocracy #15temmuzşehitleri
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The official X account of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications @iletisim, with more than 1.7 million followers, shared this video this morning with the following caption in Turkish, translated into English: "Our Will, Our Victory! As part of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day commemorations organised by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications, the Nigeria edition of the panel series titled "National Will and Democratic Resilience: July 15 in Its 10th Year" was held in Abuja, the nation's capital." Muslim News Nigeria Publisher, Rasheed Abubakar, was among the panellists at the event. Watch. #15July #15Temmuz #MilletinZaferi #WilloftheNation #Turkiye #VictoryofDemocracy #15temmuzşehitleri
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PANELLISTS AT TÜRKIYE'S DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL UNITY DAY COMMEMORATION IN ABUJA 2026 L-R: Researcher at the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA), Dr. Tunç Demirtaş; President of the Türkiye Alumni Association of Nigeria, Dr. Mohammed Bawa Gummi; Director of the Yunus Emre Institute in Nigeria, Fatih Erkin Mahdum; Publisher of Muslim News Nigeria, Rasheed Abubakar; and lecturer at Skyline University Nigeria, Dr. Zainul Abideen Jibril, during the international panel discussion marking the 10th anniversary of the defeated July 15, 2016 coup attempt in Abuja. – #Rawshield #15July #15Temmuz #MilletinZaferi #WilloftheNation #Turkiye� #VictoryofDemocracy #15temmuzşehitleri
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Osun 2026: Assessing the Muslim Governorship Candidates Ahead of August 15 Election - Special Report In every election, Nigerians make their choices based on a variety of considerations, including political ideology, performance, party affiliation, regional and ethnic attachments, personality and, perhaps most significantly, religion. These realities have long influenced electoral outcomes across the country and are expected to play a significant role in the Osun governorship race. Muslim News Nigeria committed to balanced and ethical journalism, examines the Osun governorship election from the perspective of Muslim voters by assessing the Muslim candidates’ experience, leadership credentials, governance records, public reputation and relationship with the Muslim community. Read more >> muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, other world leaders arrive in Türkiye as NATO Summit opens with defense, Ukraine atop agenda Muslim News Nigeria highlights the opening day of the ongoing 2026 #NATOSummit in #Ankara, covering the arrival of President #Trump, President #Macron and other world leaders, the summit’s key agenda, major bilateral meetings and expected outcomes on defense, Ukraine and transatlantic security, with host President Recep Tayyip #Erdogan spearheading the diplomatic engagements. Read more>> muslimnewsnigeria.com/2026/0…
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