{
  "id": 9169646,
  "title": "NSCIA convenes prayer for peace, stability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nscia-convenes-prayer-for-peace-stability",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:00:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nscia-convenes-prayer-for-peace-stability/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) will convene a special national prayer on September 30, 2026, at the Abuja National Mosque Complex. The prayer, led by the President-General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, aims to seek Allah's guidance, protection, peace and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens. This follows a statement issued by the Council’s Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh. The prayer will take place from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, and will be followed by the NSCIA's General Assembly on October 1, starting at 10 am, at the same venue. The General Assembly will serve as the highest decision-making organ of the NSCIA, bringing together the Sultan of Sokoto, deputies, the Secretary-General, and representatives of various councils, ministries, and organizations. The NSCIA emphasizes its commitment to promoting unity, peaceful coexistence, and the stability and progress of Nigeria.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs will hold a special national prayer for Nigeria’s peace and stability on September 30, 2026, in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscia-convenes-prayer-for-peace-stability/",
  "key_points": [
    "NSCIA holds national prayer for peace and stability in Nigeria on September 30, 2026.",
    "Prayer led by President-General Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar at Abuja National Mosque Complex.",
    "Followed by General Assembly on October 1, focusing on unity and Nigeria's progress."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "NSCIA convenes prayer for peace, stability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nscia-convenes-prayer-for-peace-stability-9171545",
        "published": "2026-09-22T18:12:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}