Nigerian Pilgrim Dies In Saudi Arabi

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June 19, 2024

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Nigerian Pilgrim Dies In Saudi Arabi—-The Plateau State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the passing of Ismaila Musa, a pilgrim from the state, who died after an illness at Annur Specialist Hospital in Makkah.

He had been bedridden for three weeks prior to his death.

In a statement made available to the press in Jos on Tuesday, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Hayabu Dauda, expressed deep condolences to Musa’s family, the government, and the people of Plateau State.

“We wish to extend our heartfelt condolence to his immediate family, the government, and the people of Plateau State. We pray for Allah to accept his hajj and grant him eternal rest,” Dauda said.

He also prayed for Allah to grant Musa’s family the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

Ismaila Musa hailed from Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

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JUST IN: Moon Sighted As Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan To Begin On March 1

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February 28, 2025

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JUST IN: Moon Sighted As Saudi Arabia Confirms Ramadan To Begin On March 1—-Saudi Arabia has officially declared that the holy month of Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon.

This announcement signifies the start of a month-long period of fasting and spiritual devotion for over 1.8 billion Muslims across the globe.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, follows a cycle of 12 months in a year that lasts either 354 or 355 days.

Observing the fast from sunrise to sunset is a fundamental pillar of Islam, mandatory for all healthy adult Muslims.

However, exemptions apply to children, the elderly, the sick, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating.

For generations, the beginning of Ramadan, as well as the Islamic festivities of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, has been determined by the sighting of the moon.

In many countries, including Saudi Arabia, work and school schedules are often adjusted during Ramadan to accommodate fasting and religious observances.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has announced all schools in the state would be closed for Ramadan fast.

Thecloudngr reports that State’s Ministry of Education Information Officer, Jalaludeen Maina, confirmed the development on Friday.

Maina said the school closure was in line with the state’s approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session in the state.

Maina disclosed that the closure would start from March 1 to April 5

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LETTER ATTACHED!!! Catholic Church Takes Action As Delta Priest Secretly Weds Lover In United States

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January 20, 2025

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LETTER ATTACHED!!! Catholic Church Takes Action As Delta Priest Secretly Weds Lover In United States—-The Catholic Diocese of Warri, Delta State, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, from priestly duties following a secret wedding with his lover in the United States of America.

Thecloudngr reports that the latest development was contained in a statement titled ‘Decree of Suspension,’ jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and the Chancellor/Notary, Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo, and made available to journalists in Warri on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

The statement disclosed that Oghenerukevwe entered into marriage with Dora Chichah on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA, and footage of the wedding, which circulated online, prompted his suspension.

The Diocese revealed that on November 30, 2024, Fr. Oghenerukevwe requested to be released from all canonical obligations associated with Holy Orders.

However, the Diocese said it reached out to him, asking for the required documents to begin the process, but the priest secretly married without completing the procedure.

The Diocese further stated that Oghenerukevwe retains the right to petition for the revocation or amendment of the decree but must demonstrate a willingness to reform.

The statement read partly, “By this action, Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe has incurred a Latae Sententiae suspension in accordance with the provisions of Canon 1394 S1, and I, Most Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, Bishop of Warri, do hereby officially decree that he is suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry.

“As such, he is prohibited from presenting himself as a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Warri in any capacity. All canonical implications associated with this suspension take immediate effect (cf. Can. 1333).

“May God grant him the grace to reflect on this situation and guide him on the path of reconciliation.”