Muslim News Nigeria

https://muslimnews.com.ng
Muslim News Nigeria is a Lagos-based Islamic news organization founded in 2018 by journalist Rasheed Abubakar and published by Rawshield PR Media. It produces daily digital coverage and a periodic (monthly) print edition distributed free through central mosques and Islamic centres across Nigeria, with circulation in states such as Lagos, Ogun, the FCT (Abuja), Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Edo, Kano, Sokoto, Imo and Rivers. Its mission is to give sustained attention to Muslim achievements and issues often marginalized in mainstream reporting, guided by editorial values of truth and accountability (siddiq and haqq), teaching (tabligh), public interest (maslahah) and moderation (wasatiyyah). The newsroom covers national and community events, faith and education, governance and public policy, and global developments across the Muslim world, and commissions features, analysis and opinion from Nigerian Muslim scholars and journalists. The organization also convenes the annual Muslim News Nigeria Awards (#MNAwards), which spotlight leadership and service among Muslims. Notable honorees include Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, named Global Muslim Personality of the Year in 2018 and 2019, a recognition that drew international coverage; Nigerian recipients have included Isa Ali Pantami (2020). Beyond routine reporting, Muslim News Nigeria hosts webinars and produces special e-editions around Ramadan and other milestones, aiming to inform, connect and amplify Muslim voices for Nigerian audiences and readers seeking context-rich coverage of Islam at home and abroad.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Society and human rights
Religious minorities
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Telegram
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
148,000
Twitter number of followers:
37,500
Instagram number of followers:
5,687
YouTube number of followers:
1,800

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
3
Founders:
Rasheed Abubakar, Taofeeqah Abubakar-Abdusalam
Directors:
Tajudeen Adebanjo (chairman, editorial board), Labeebah Dhikrullah (Marketing Head), Abdullah Abdulganiy(Senior Editor), Lateef Sanni (Copy Editor),

Team

Full-time employees:
10
Part-time employees:
15
Freelancers or consultants:
12
Volunteers:
15

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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