The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has successfully paid for 26,287 pilgrims’ spaces in Mashair and reserved another 26,000 to be fully secured by the end of business on…
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NHMST Warns Against Disrupting 2025 Hajj Operations
By Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Nigerian Hajj Media Support Team (NHMST) has cautioned State Pilgrims Welfare Boards and private tour operators against actions that could jeopardize the smooth execution of the 2025…
2025 Hajj: Jigawa deposits N4.5 billion to NAHCON
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has deposited N4.5 billion to National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for 2025 Hajj exercise. This was was announced by the Director…
African Muslim Media Practitioners Condemn Misrepresentation of Sharia Law in Southwest Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The African Muslim Media Practitioners Organisation has issued a rejoinder to a recent report titled “Sharia Storm in South West: Sultan, Gani Adams, Ogun Govt, Yoruba Nation,” describing it…
NAHCON Chairman Seeks Removal of 2% Charge on Pilgrims’ Funds by CBN
By Nura Ahmed Dakata The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to waive the 2% charge…
Kaduna Pays Over 3,000 Pilgrims Hajj Refund, Awaiting Account Details for Others
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (KSPWA) has announced that it has paid over 3,000 pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj of the refunds they received from the National Hajj Commission…
Yakubu Da’u Criticizes Federal Government and Clerics Over Controversial Qur’anic Festival
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Yakubu Da’u Gombe, popularly known as Jikan Shehi, an outspoken Almajiri and advocate for Islamic teachings, has strongly criticized the federal government and some Northern Islamic scholars, particularly…
Lagos mosque sealed off amid leadership dispute
The Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has sealed off a popular mosque called ‘Mosalasi Alhaja‘ over a leadership dispute following the demise of the Chief Imam. The Executive Chairman of…
Qadiriyya Order Launches Internet-Based Radio, Television
As part of efforts to enlighten the public about Islamic teachings, followers of the Qadiriyya Sufi order, under the “Rabida Muhammadiyya” organization, have launched an internet-based radio and television station. During the…
Xmas: CAN Lauds Jigawa Senator for Donation of Rice, Cash
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Christian communities in Jigawa State have commended Senator Babangida Hussaini for his generosity in donating rice and cash to Christians during the Christmas festivities. The commendation was…
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas.
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Christians in the state on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas. In a message issued in Kano on Wednesday, Yusuf rejoiced…
Sen. Lalong Commences Distribution of Items to Constituents for Christmas, New Year
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In the spirit of the yuletide season, Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has commenced the distribution of Christmas items to his constituents to help them…
Gov. Abba Awards Hajj Tickets to Winners of Kano 2024 Qur’anic Competition
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has awarded the winners of the 2024 Kano State Qur’anic Competition with slots for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and cash prizes of…
Plateau Unity Christmas Carol: Gov. Mutfwang leads Gen Gowon, Obasanjo in Praise, Worship
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has flagged off the first-ever Plateau Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival, in a historic move to promote peace, unity, and safeguard Plateau…
Plateau to Host Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols, Praise Festival
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Government, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter, has completed arrangements to organize a maiden edition of the Plateau State Interdenominational…
In the Eye of the Storm: NAHCON’s Commitment
By Ahmed Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the center of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some…
Calabar Native Disowned by Family Finds Hope in Kano, Supported by State Humanitarian Ministry
By Mustapha Salisu A Calabar native, Malam Abdullahi Muhammad, who has lived in Kano for 29 years, has received support from the Kano State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Malam…
Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board Honored as Best Hajj Hygienic State for 2024
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Hajj Hygienic State” for its outstanding efforts in ensuring the health and safety of pilgrims during the 2024…
Gov. Zulum Opens Summit to Reform Almajiri Education
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in…
Kano Deputy Governor Calls for Global Peaceful Coexistence, Condemns Religious Violence
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has urged Muslim communities worldwide to embrace peaceful coexistence and avoid all forms of religious violence. The Deputy Governor made the…
34th Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition Begins in Gashua, Yobe State
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board has officially launched the 34th Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area. The…
Security: Kano Government Urges Citizens to Report Suspicious Activities
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday called on citizens of the state to be vigilant on security issues by reporting any suspicious activities to the appropriate…
Gov. Radda, Namadi Commissions New Juma’at Mosque in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda together with Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi joins other Muslim faithfuls for the commissioning of Alham Educational Foundation…
Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Sharif Sani Janbulo Commends Kano Governor, Deputy for Declaring Public Holiday on Takutaha Day
In a remarkable display of gratitude, renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Sharif Sani Janbulo has praised Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo for declaring a public…
Eid al-Maulud: Fityanul Islam Felicitates with Muslim Ummah, Urges Prayers Amid National Hardships
Fityanul Islam of Nigeria, through its national headquarters in Abuja, has extended warm felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah, both in Nigeria and around the world, as they celebrate the birth of…