By Aminu Garko Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom.Continue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu Sen. David Umahi, Minister for Works, has praised the harmonious relationship between Muslims and Christians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. He said the cordial interfaith atmosphere within the administration reflects a broader national unity that must be sustained. Umahi made these remarks when members ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Benue Chapter, has rejected calls by some of their colleagues for the declaration of a state of emergency rule in the state. State Overseer of the conference, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, said on Saturday in Makurdi that Gov. Hyacinth Alia was theirContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no lives were lost in the fire incident in an hotel accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah on Saturday. NAHCON said this in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division, Hajiya Fatima Usara. Usara said thatContinue Reading
By Aminu Garko No fewer than 3,345 Muslim pilgrims from Kano State joined millions of worshippers worldwide at Mount Arafat, marking the spiritual peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pilgrimage, which coincided with the 8th day of Zul Hijja on theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Nigerian leaders to unite and commit themselves to addressing the pressing challenges facing the country. In his Eid-el-Kabir message on Friday in Sokoto, the Sultan emphasisedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the safety of lives and properties during the Eid-el-Kabir holidays and beyond. Wike made the statement in his Eid-el-Kabir message to FCT residentsContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Christian Association (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the FCT has urged all Nigerians in positions of authority, particularly the political leadership, “to make a double sacrifice to secure Nigeria just as Muslims offer sacrifices in obedience to God during Sallah”. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Nigerian pilgrims on Thursday organised a national prayer for the nation and its leaders, including traditional rulers at a sacred hill known as Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Arafat Day, theContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has extended his felicitation to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of year 2025 Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Thursday Oyebanji highlighted the significance of Eid-el-Kabir as a festivalContinue Reading
