Author: Prime Times

The atmosphere was rich with nostalgia as the 1984 set gathered alongside former teachers, present staff, and dignitaries to celebrate their milestone and take stock of the school’s current challenges By Abdulrahman Aliagan Forty years after their farewell from the hallowed grounds of Okelele Secondary School, Ilorin, the pioneer graduating class of 1984 returned in unity and celebration, not only to reconnect and reminisce but also to spark a collective call for the revival of their alma mater. The historic reunion, held at the school premises, drew alumni from across Nigeria and abroad—seasoned professionals in education, healthcare, law, engineering, and…

Religious freedom violations in Nigeria occur in various forms, some deliberate and others unintentional. Often, individuals or institutions engage in discrimination without recognizing it as a violation of fundamental rights. By Felix Samari,  Abuja In recent years, the issue of religious freedom in Nigeria has gained international attention, often prompting foreign governments—especially the United States—to evaluate the country’s status regarding Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). However, much of this assessment is based on narratives provided by religious leaders, many of whom present their respective faith communities as victims of systemic persecution. While religious intolerance and discrimination undeniably exist in…

We are going to empower four categories of people in this hall today,” Aliagan announced.  By Abdulrahman Aliagan, Abuja In a world where food insecurity remains a pressing challenge, organizations like the Ashraaf Islamic Foundation are making tangible efforts to address the issue through empowerment and strategic advocacy. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Foundation hosted its 8th Annual Ramadan Lecture (1446AH) and Special Prayers for the Nation in Abuja, focusing on the theme: “Ramadan Lessons on Food Security: Building Nigeria’s Path to Sustainable Economic Growth and National Development.” The event, a five-in-one gathering, combined a Ramadan lecture, national prayers,…

The Association vowed to take decisive steps to prevent further misrepresentation and urged Arigbabuwo to immediately desist from parading himself as Chairman of any council covering the 19 Northern States and the FCT. Failure to comply, it warned, may prompt further action. By Our Reporter In a dramatic development, the Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders and Obas in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has firmly disowned Ambassador Muhammed Arigbabuwo, dismissing his claims of being the Chairman of the Council of Yoruba Traditional Obas and Chiefs in Northern Nigeria. The Association’s Secretary-General, Oba Abdulrahim Jimoh Alao Yusuf,…

By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe In a concerted effort to support the less privileged and vulnerable during the holy month of Ramadan, the Gombe State Government has launched a statewide distribution of essential food items to provide much-needed relief, ease economic hardship, and enable greater spiritual devotion during this sacred period. The essential food items for distribution include 30,355 bags of rice, 6,880 bags of maize, 3,360 bags of millet, 2,880 bags of sugar, 3,380 cartons of spaghetti, and 2,688 gallons of vegetable oil. Flagging off the distribution exercise, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the…

… Seeks Divine Intervention for Nigeria’s Leadership and Youth Development The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has extended his heartfelt Ramadan greetings to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, the great people of Kwara State, Nigeria, and the global Muslim Ummah. In a statement signed by his Director of Communications, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, and made available to journalists in Abuja, Alhaji Ajia described Ramadan as a sacred period of spiritual purification, reflection, and devotion, urging Muslims to maximize the blessings of the holy month. He called on Muslims to use…

The President of Funab Group of Companies Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has condemned, in very strong terms, the gruesome murder of a final year student of kwara state College of Education Ilorin Miss Hafsah Lawal in Ilorin, allegedly perpetrated by a self-acclaimed Alfa, Abdulrahman Bello, of the Isale-Koto area. In a statement signed by his Director of Communications, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, Ajia expressed shock and sadness over the tragic incident, describing it as a heinous act that violates the values and morals of the Ilorin community. He extended heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, praying…

By Abdulrahman Aliagan, On January 25, 2025, religious leaders, journalists, scholars, and advocates gathered at the Hawthorn Hotel and Suites in Abuja to address one of Nigeria’s most pressing challenges—religious intolerance. Convened by the Country Coordinator of Live What You Believe Project Nigeria, Mr. Felix Samari, the Strategic Religious Freedom Roundtable Meeting began promptly at 4:00 PM. With the theme “Live What You Believe: Promoting Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB),” the event aimed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies to combat religious intolerance in Nigeria. Mrs. Elizabeth Duile, who facilitated the introductions, welcomed the 11 attendees to the…

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly criticized the recent directive by the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, to dissolve the Ekiti State Shari’ah Panel. In a press release issued today, MPAC described the order as an attack on the constitutional rights of Muslims and a blatant infringement on their religious freedoms. In a statement signed by Disu Kamor, Executive Chairman Muslim Public Affairs Centre. Citing Section 38(i)&(ii) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which guarantees freedom of religion, MPAC emphasized that the dissolution order undermines the fundamental rights of Nigerian Muslims…

The GDSS’s victory over Savannah in the Gombe Principal’s Cup not only highlights the school’s soccer prowess but also fosters school pride and community spirit By Aliyu Bala Gerengi, Gombe Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Shehu Abubakar are the champions of the 2025 Gombe State Inter Secondary School Principal’s Cup. The school’s football team defeated Savannah School Gombe in a keenly final match played at the Gombe Stadium in Pantami yesterday evening to emerge champions of the five days soccer fiesta. Ademu Maigari scored the lone goal of the match seven minutes to the regulation time hand his side the…