Fityanul Islam of Nigeria has announced its opposition to the planned nationwide protests against bad governance, scheduled to take place from 1st to 10th August 2024. The organization, through its leadership, has…
Category: Religious Affairs
ECWA President calls for safety measures on building regulation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos President of the Evangelical Church Winning All International (ECWA), Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat, has called for important safety measures and adherence to building regulation. The President also…
Kaduna pilgrim returns missing phones worth N4m to owner in Jeddah
An official of Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Malam Yaú Inuwa, has returned missing two phones worth N4m to the Owner, Shiek Muhajiadina Kano in Jeddah. The agency’s Public Relations Officer, Malam…
Nigerian Army Respects Religious Freedom For All Personnel
The Nigerian Army has been notified of a misleading viral report suggesting that the NA only runs a School of Islamic Affairs, ignoring other faith. Major General, Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public…
APC National Chairman Ganduje Congratulates Muslims on New Islamic Year
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, extends his congratulations to Muslims across the nation and worldwide as they mark the commencement of the New Islamic Year. This…
Islamic New Year: Jigawa Govt Declares Monday Work-free Day
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Government has declared Monday July 8, 2024 as work free day to mark the new Islamic Year 1446AH. This is contained in a statement signed by…
The 2024 Hajj: A Testament to Leadership and Innovation
By Ahmad Muazu The 2024 Hajj has come and gone, leaving a lasting impression on the global Muslim community. Like an exam with familiar questions but ever-evolving answers, the pilgrimage presented its…
1st Batch of Kano Pilgrims Set to Return Home
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that all arrangements have been made for the return of the first batch of 554 pilgrims from Kano State. The Director…
Hajj 2024: Lagos airlifts 1,278 pilgrims so far, as 3rd batch arrives Madinah
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has so far airlifted no fewer than 1,278 intending pilgrims to Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the 2024 holy pilgrimage exercise. Taofeek Lawal, Asst. Director, Public…
REVEALED: FG sponsors 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia for prayers
The federal government has sponsored 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia to pray for the country and preach during the 2024 hajj. The clerics were bankrolled by the National Hajj Commission of…
Jigawa State First Lady Honoured with Royal Reception in Saudi Arabia
By Abdullahi Yusuf In a remarkable display of international diplomacy and cultural exchange, the First Lady of Jigawa State, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, was warmly received by His Majesty King Salman bin…
Heat Stress: Saudi Health Ministry Renders Over 1.3 million Medical Services to Pilgrims
By Ahmad Muhammad Mr. Fahd Al-Jalajel, Minister of Health, announced the successful execution of health management efforts during the Hajj season of 2024. This achievement was made possible through the coordinated efforts…
2024 Hajj: First batch of 410 Kebbi Pilgrims return home
The first batch of 410 pilgrims from Kebbi State who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia are back home. This is contained in a statement Signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser…
Rep. Abubakar Bichi Gifts 1000 Riyals to Bichi Pilgrims at Minna Tent
The Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Honourable Abba Bichi, has gifted 79 pilgrims from his federal constituency in Bichi from Kano state with 1000 Saudi Riyals each, equivalent to 400,000…
Eid-el-Kabir: Gov. Buni Urges Fervent Prayers for Yobe, Nigeria
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has called on residents to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as an opportunity to offer fervent prayers for the state and…
Extreme heat: Nigeria loses pilgrim
A Nigerian pilgrim, who was on his way to Jamrate to perform the ritual of throwing stones, has collapsed and eventually died due to heatstroke. Head of Nigeria’s Medical Team for the…
Hajj 2024: Gov Yusuf Gifts Kano Pilgrims 100 Saudi Riyals Each
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf has given 100 Saudi Riyals to each of the 3,121 pilgrims from Kano State as a Sallah gift. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu,the Head of Media Team for…
Extreme heat: Saudi stops pilgrims from ritual of throwing stones for 5hrs
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stopped pilgrims from proceeding to the Jamarat Bridge for the ritual of throwing stones from 11a.m. to 4p.m. due to extreme heat. The Saudi…
Eid-al-Adha: WOVA Celebrates with Call to Business Accountability
By Mustapha Salisu As the Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Adha, the Women Online Vendors Association (WOVA) has extended warm greetings to its members and emphasized the importance of upholding integrity, professionalism, and…
Sallah: Kaduna Church Leaders Visit Imams at Eid Praying Ground
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a remarkable demonstration of interfaith harmony, Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, a Christian leader from Kaduna, delivered a peace lecture to thousands of Muslims gathered at the Eid-il-Kabir…
Eid-el-Kabir: Deputy Senate President Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Security
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has urged Nigerians to pray for peace and security in the country. Senator Jibrin made the call while addressing newsmen…
Eid-el Kabir: Gov. Mutfwang Celebrates With Muslim Ummah, Urges Fervent Prayers For Peaceful, United Nation
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has joined other well-wishers around the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir with the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State and beyond. In a heartfelt…
2024 Hajj: Kano Pilgrims Pray for Peace in the State at Mount Arafat
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State pilgrims currently participating in the 2024 holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers to God for peace, security, and economic transformation in the state. The…
Ganduje felicitates with Muslim Umma on Eid al-Adha
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has extended his warmest congratulations to Muslim Umma in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. A statement by…
Hajj: NAHCON to reduce days pilgrims spend in Saudi – Arabi
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has adopted a strategy to reduce the number of days Nigerian pilgrims spend in Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. Its Executive Chairman, Malam Jalal…