From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a bid to fortify peaceful coexistence among diverse Faith-Based Organizations in Africa, Pastor Dr.Yohanna Buru, a Nigerian Christian Clergy and Peace Ambassador, has embarked on a unique…
Category: Religious Affairs
Hajj Cost: CSO advises NAHCON to reduce number of Saudi-based service providers, sign long-term contracts
Given the short time available for pre-hajj preparations and the rising cost of the pilgrimage, Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith-based civil society organization that monitors and reports hajj activities has advised the…
One of Kano’s remaining 2023 pilgrims dies in Saudi Arabia
By Abdullahi Yusuf One of the remaining Kano State pilgrims who performed the 2023 Hajj, Alhaji Umar Hamza, has died in Saudi Arabia, the State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced. A statement…
Hajj 2024: N4.5m minimum deposit set
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the minimum deposit for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage has been set at N4.5 million. This was agreed upon at a meeting between…
Maulidi: Emulating values of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), global path to eradicating poverty – Sheikh Al-Karmawi
By Abdurrashid B.imam During the Maulud occasion, which marks the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Sheikh Abdulwahid Muhammad Nazifi Al-Karmawi said that the nation and the world as a whole have been…
Eid-el-Maulud: Kano Deputy Governor Urges Muslims to Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s Lifestyle
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has felicitated with Muslim Ummah in Kano State and across the nation on this year’s occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. The occasion, according to…
Nigerian pilgrims in Amman, Jordan prays for Nigeria as they cross over to Isreal
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Over 340 Christian pilgrims from Nigeria who are presently in Jordan are praying for the peace of the country and for God to grant mercy on Nigeria. In…
Gov Mutfwang to transform Plateau to state of religious harmony
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his commitment to transforming Plateau into a state known for religious harmony, with the aim of fostering peace and unity…
KNSG hails A.A Rano, Alh. Ala Agege’s philanthropic gesture to Islamic Religion in Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pleaded with philanthropists within the state to draw inspiration from the remarkable deeds of Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano (A.A Rano) and Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad…
Kaduna Pastor sues for strengthening interfaith relationships
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The General Overseer of the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor Yohanna Buru, has paid a visit to the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS)…
Emir Bayero commends Kano Government’s support for Islamic education
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has lauded the Kano State Government’s unwavering commitment to the advancement of Islamic schools in the region. His commendation came during the recent graduation…
Northern Bishops commend President Tinubu on appointments of Service Chiefs, SGF, NSA
From Tongnaan Dada Bawa, Jos Northern Bishops have commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the bold steps he has taken to appoint new Service Chiefs that cut across the geo-political zones…