From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos In a heartening display of unity, the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State joined Executive Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the New Government House in Little Rayfield Jos…
Category: Religious Affairs
Ramadan: KNSG, BUK Feed Over 800 Students Daily
By Fatima Binta Idris and Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim In a bid to support the less privileged during the holy month of Ramadan, the Kano State government partnered with the Bayero University Kano…
Kaduna Group host interfaith lftar Breakfasting to foster Peaceful coexistence among Religious leaders
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Movement for Good Governance (AM2G), in Kaduna recently organized an interfaith iftar breakfast during Ramadan and lent to promote peace and unity among religious leaders. Dr….
NAHCON raises 2024 Hajj fare due to forex crisis
The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has raised the fare for the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91. This is according to a statement released on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Fatima…
Hajj Costs Surge: NAHCON Raises Fare by N1.9 Million
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. The Commission announced this in…
Ramadan: How Muslim women can delay menstrual cycle to fast — Cleric
Malam Salaudeen Abdulkadir, the Chief Missioner of Igbomina-Ekiti Muslim Forum, says Muslim women who don’t want to miss their fasting, can medically delay the menstrual cycle. Abdulkadir made the statement in Ilorin…
Ramadan: Falgore sends Warmest Greetings to Muslim Ummah
The Kano State Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon Jibrin Ismail Falgore, sends warm greetings to Muslims on the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. As today…
Gov.Namadi Approves Over 500 Ramadan Feeding Centres Across Jigawa
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has earmarked over 500 Ifthar feeding (Breaking of Fast) centers across the state for the next 30 days starting from Monday. The gesture…
BREAKING: Ramadan Begins Monday In Saudi Arabia
Monday will mark the first day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia after the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims…
Ramadan: Sultan urges Muslims to search for new Moon
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslim Ummah to start searching for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH from…
Sheikh Aminu Daurawa Garners Most Facebook Followers Among Northern Nigerian Islamic Scholars
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Aminu Daurawa has emerged as the most followed figure among his peers on Facebook within the northern region of Nigeria. This information comes to light following an investigation…
Kano Emir Sues for Increased Quranic Schools to Boost Societal Well-being
By Mustapha Salisu During the graduation ceremony of Madarasatul Tahsinu Kiraatul Quran Waddarasatul Islamiyya in Fagge, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, emphasized the significant impact of providing more Quranic…
Kano Pilgrims Board Announces ₦4.699 Million As Full Hajj Fare
In line with the directives of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria concerning the comprehensive Hajj package for the current year, The Director-General of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh Laminu Rabi’u…
Interfaith Harmony Week: IMC Takes Peace Campaign to Kaduna LGA
By Abdullahi Alhassan, and Amina Haruna Maijinka Kaduna To mark this year interfaith Harmony week and part of efforts towards ensuring Peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance between Christian and Muslims in Kaduna…
Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Signs Contract For Befitting Accommodation In Macca For 2024 Hajj
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Secretary of Plateau State Muslim pilgrims welfare Board, Daiyabu Dauda said he has signed signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the welfare of 2024 intending…
NAHCON Issues Warning Against Fake Nursing Volunteerism Offers for 2024 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has raised alarm over misleading information circulating on social media platforms, cautioning the public against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment offers for volunteer nursing staff…
Gov. Namadi Appoints Labbo As DG Pilgrims Welfare Board
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Ahmed Umar Labbo as the Director General, Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board for the period of Four Years….
KNSG Calls for Open Dialogue at BUK’s Islam, Violence Conference
By Mustapha Salisu The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Monday, emphasized the need for open and critical discourse on the relationship between Islam and violence at the…
Nigeria Signs 2024 Hajj MoU With Saudi Arabia
Nigeria under the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), solidified its commitment to a seamless Hajj exercise by signing the 2024 (1445AH) Hajj Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj…
FG Approves Airlines for 2024 Hajj Pilgrims
The Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially granted approval to three distinguished airlines to serve as exclusive carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, they…
Gov. Buni Donates N5 million To Winner of Qur’anic Recitation Competition
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has donated N5 million to Ibrahim Muhammad Nasir, who emerged as the overall winner of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition….
Khalifa Qaribullahi Nasir Kabara Certifies Mal Kudubu To Teach Hadith, Other Islamic Texts
By Umar Isa Dandago On Friday, the 8th of December, 2023, the leader of The Kadiriyya Religious Sect of Africa, Khalifa Qaribullahi Sheikh Nasiru Kabara gave a special certification to one of…
Yuletide: CAN Lauds Jigawa Senator for Donating N1m to Christian Constituents
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has commended the Senator representing Jigawa North-west Alhaji Babangida Hussaini for the donation of one million naira (N1,000,000) to Christian living in…
Yobe Ready To Host 38th National Qur’anic Competition – Education Commissioner
From Hamisu Ado Nguru, Damaturu Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is buzzing with activity as the countdown to the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition begins. Preparations are in full swing, promising…
Hope Rises for Nigeria’s 2024 Hajj Intending Pilgrims
By Fatima Sanda Usara The Acting Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi is optimistic that the 2024 Hajj fare may not exceed the N4,500,000 (four million, five…