By Peter Okolie Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, launched the 2025 National Hajj Pilgrimage, urging the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country. In a speech at the ceremony, held at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri, Shettima called for collective efforts to ensure a hitch-free exercise.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday admonished Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to preserve the pride and dignity of the country during their stay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shettima gave the admonition at the inauguration of the first batch of pilgrims at the Sam MbakweContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Madina feeding committee, headed by Alhaji Abdullahi Kabir, has inspected the kitchens contracted to serve Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj operation. This is contained in a statement by Suwaiba Ahmed, the Information Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor With white smoke now billowing from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel, it’s clear the voting process has concluded and the cardinals have chosen a successor to Pope Francis. We don’t yet know who has been selected, but it will become clear when they emerge on theContinue Reading
Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday. A ringing of bells will accompany puffs of white smoke announcing that a new pontiff has been chosen to lead the world’s Roman Catholics. However, before that can happen,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS) has unveiled a bold and inclusive Islamic initiative aimed at tackling poverty and accelerating community growth/national development. The National Chief Imam of AIS, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for management staff of the organisation aheadContinue Reading
When the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, everything will revolve around the successor to Pope Francis. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Conclave is the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope. The focus on Wednesday will be on the cardinals, including some who are not considered candidatesContinue Reading
The election of a new pope begins in the Vatican on Wednesday. Two and a half weeks after the death of Pope Francis, 133 cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to decide on his successor. The first ballot is scheduled for the afternoon, but a swift decision is consideredContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced 2025 Hajj operations with the departure of its Advance Team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer, NAHCON, stated that the team, comprising key operational staff and senior members of the National MedicalContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama Over 300 Quranic students from six northern states have converged in Bauchi State for the second edition of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Foundation Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The states are Bauchi, Gombe, Kano, Katsina, Niger, and Kaduna. The opening ceremony, held on Sunday in Bauchi, marked theContinue Reading
