President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that ongoing reforms in the country’s security architecture and economy are yielding results, expressing confidence that prosperity is on the horizon. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Matthew Ndagoso, at the…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non-sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee…
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Safar 1448AH on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Muharram 1448AH. The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the…
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced an initial deposit of ₦8 million for intending pilgrims seeking to perform the 2027 Hajj, with registration officially commencing on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this during a press conference at the board’s headquarters in Kano, explaining that…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to observe Monday, June 15, 2026, for the sighting of the new moon that will mark the beginning of the Islamic year 1448AH. In a statement issued through the Chairman…
Pilgrims from Agege and Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Areas have returned safely to Lagos following the completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Their arrival was met with celebration and emotional receptions at the local council levels, as families and officials gathered to welcome the returning worshippers. ✈️ First batch arrives…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the Best Governor in Nigeria for the 2026 Hajj Exercise Award by Sana Company, a leading Saudi Arabian hospitality and pilgrim service provider. The award was presented during a recognition ceremony in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, where officials, Hajj administrators, Islamic scholars, and dignitaries gathered…
The Muslim community in Oyo State has strongly condemned the Sharia-related demands reportedly made by terrorists holding abducted teachers and pupils, stressing that the criminals do not represent Islam or the values of the Muslim faithful. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Ishaq Sanvni, and Secretary-General, Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, the community described…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has announced that more than 1.70 million pilgrims participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, reflecting an increase compared to the 2025 exercise. According to the official figures released by the Saudi authority, a total of 1.54 million pilgrims arrived from outside the Kingdom, while 160,646 pilgrims were Saudi…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Muslims in Lagos and across Nigeria on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, urging citizens to uphold the values of sacrifice, peace, and unity. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the festival as a reminder of faith, patience, perseverance,…
