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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has announced the sighting of the cresent.While disclosing this in…

The Egyptian parliament has approved possible deployment of armed forces in Libya.The military intervention was approved on Monday July 20, 2020 after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke of potential military operations in neighbouring…

The Tanzanian electoral body has fixed October 28, 2020, for the country’s general election.While disclosing this on Tuesday July 21, 2020, the National Electoral Commission, Chairman, Justice Semistocles Kaijage, further announced dates…

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) announced its move to seek government permission to stage this year's Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates.While disclosing this on Tuesday July 21, 2020, the league chief, Brijesh Patel,…

A prominent Pakistani journalist, Matiullah Jan, has been declared missing in Islamabad.While disclosing this on Tuesday July 21, 2020, human rights groups demanded information about the whereabouts of the journalist.According to the…

China's aviation authority has announced that only passengers who provide negative COVID-19 test results will be allowed to board China-bound flights.This was disclosed on on Tuesday July 21, 2020, as the government intensify efforts to…

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that Friday July 31, 2020, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha.The court stated that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the 30th of Dhu Al Qaeda, and Wednesday, July 22, will mark the first of Dhu Al Hijja.…

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, Ministry of Youth and Sports of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People`s Republic of Bangladesh have organized “Resilient Youth Leadership Summit” as part of the…

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has paid a surprise visit to Hagia Sophia.The visit on Sunday July 19, 2020 was aimed at taking stock of the conversion work.Erdogan paid the unannounced visit days before the first Muslim…

The United Arab Emirates has disclosed plan to launch its first mission to Mars.The mission, which is scheduled to launch on Monday is aimed at moving away from over reliance on oil and developing scientific and technology capabilities.…

Four German states have appealed to members of the U.S. Congress to block plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany.The appeal was contained in a letter signed by the prime ministers of the four southern states.The ministers addressed…

Not less than 4 million people in India’s northeastern state of Assam and neighbouring Nepal have been displaced by heavy flooding from monsoon rains, with at least 189 deaths.While disclosing this on Sunday July 19, 2020, government…

Some of National Football League’s biggest names have expressed their anger over the lack of COVID-19 safety protocols in place as teams prepare to open training camps.While expressing their frustration on Sunday July 19, 2020, Drew Brees…

Iran president, Hassan Rouhani disclosed on Saturday 18 July 2020 in a televised address that not less than 25 million Iranians may have been infected with the Covid-19.The president released the figures as the country announced a fresh…

The United States Senator, Dainne Feinstein has called to bar coronavirus relief packages form states that refuses to implement mask mandates.This comes after Governors of the US States dissaprove the federal health officials advice for…

No less than 10,000 Russians have protested in the eastern city of Khabarovsk to demand the release of a popular regional governor detained last week on suspicion of murder.The rally which was organized on Saturday July 18, 2020, was in…

A Chinese city, Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, has launched an emergency response plan following the reported 16 new coronavirus cases in the city.While disclosing this on Saturday July 18, 2020, an official said that the city had…

As part of its COVID-19 intervention program, Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace in collaboration with Faith for Peace Initiative has organized Faith Leaders' Dialogue Forum themed "Role of Faith and Inter-Faith Communities in…

The Spanish Government has extradited the former boss of Mexican state oil company Pemex to face corruption charges back home in Mexico. Emilio Lozoya who was extradited on Thursday July 16, 2020, is accused of taking $10m (£8m) in bribes…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of its President-General, His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has applauded the non-interest intervention scheme introduced by…

The founder of Gokada, a fast-growing business in Nigeria, Fahim Saleh, has been murdered in his home in a luxury New York condo.While confirming this on Thursday July 16, 2020, the New York Police Department stated that Saleh's…

The Gambia Action Part has announced the expulsion of its presidential candidate, Hon. Lamin Bojang, following the circulation of his nude videos and pictures on the social media.While disclosing this in a statement signed by the party's…

China has warned British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, that his decision to ban Huawei from the 5G network would cost Britain dearly in investment.While disclosing this on Wednesday July 15, 2020, Chinese Ambassador, Liu Xiaoming, said…

Miami Beach Mayor, Dan Gelber, has complained about maskless revelers dancing in the street, jammed into cars turned into ad hoc nightclubs, and crowding shoulder-to-shoulder, with drinks in both hands, in the outdoor seating areas of…

The Egyptian government has condemned the drone and ballistic missile attacks by Yemeni Houthi militias on Saudi Arabia.While condemning the attack on Monday July 13, 2020, the Egyptian foreign ministry stressed the country's solidarity…

Thousands of protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa have called for the removal of Ronsard Malonda as chairman of electoral commission CENI.The protesters took to the streets on Monday July 13, 2020, to ventilate…

The United States has alerted its citizens living in China to "heightened risk of arbitrary detention" in China.The warning was issued following the spike in the bilateral tensions between the two countries.The countries are currently…

A veteran footballer, Jack Charlton, has died at 85.Charlton's death was announced in a statement released by his family on Friday July 10, 2020.According to the statement, the former Leeds United defender died peacefully late on Friday…

The United States government has commended the diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Somaliland.While disclosing this on its Twitter handle on Thursday July 9 , 2020, the US National Security Council wrote that it was great to see…

Iraqi police have found the lifeless body of Karrar Ibrahim, the former goalkeeper of the Olympic football team, inside his car.While disclosing this on Saturday July 11, 2020, the Iraqi security forces stated that Ibrahim’s body was…