By Kadiri Abdulrahman Some states’ pilgrims boards have commended efforts of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for providing hospitality services to their pilgrims. The boards gave the commendation when the officials of NAHCON received the contingent from Niger and Katsina states in Makkah on Saturday. Tairu Bala-Doku, theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion, digital literacy and social protection for Nigerian children as part of activities for the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated this at a media briefing ahead ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar, has advised Nigerian pilgrims observing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia to consider their health status before embarking on rigorous spiritual exercise during the pilgrimage. Abubakar, the Head of Medical Mission for this 2026 Hajj operation, gave the advice in anContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A cleric, Sheikh Nura khalid, has urged Nigerian pilgrims to exercise patience with Hajj authorities as they make effort to ensure they have a comfortable stay in Makkah. Khalid, the Founder, Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, made the call on Thursday in Makkah while addressing pilgrims fromContinue Reading
Project By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, May 13, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government’s Digital Switchover (DSO) project is ready for commissioning on June 17. Idris disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen after assessing DSO facilities putContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Abuja, May 12, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, says the ongoing tax reforms are designed to build a global competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy. Oyedele said this during the 28 annual tax conference of the CharteredContinue Reading
Initiatives By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May 13, 2026 (NAN) Saudi Arabia has unveiled massive initiatives to ease the 2026 Hajj, Umrah experiences. The Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation, on Tuesday took media delegations to the 2026 Hajj to some religious, historical and heritage landmarks in the city ofContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s economic, cultural and tourism potential worldwide through a comprehensive national compendium highlighting opportunities in all states and the FCT. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this when a delegation from the NigerianContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has approved the clinics and medical outposts established by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to serve Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the NAHCON management in Makkah on Tuesday, the licencesContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Chief Imam of the Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, Dr Yakub Alhassan, has advised pilgrims to visit Quba Mosque in Madinah to earn the reward equivalent to Umrah before Hajj. Alhassan, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
