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BISHOPS DECRY GROWING LAWLESSNESS IN NIGERIA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Catholic bishops in Nigeria have expressed deep concern over what they describe as rising lawlessness and insecurity across the country, urging citizens not to lose hope despite worsening economic and social challenges.
KANO CLOSES PAYMENT FOR 2026 HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the official closure of payment draft collection for the 2026 Hajj. Director General Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa said the deadline ended on December 5,
GOMBE GOVT PAYS ₦5BN TO SECURE 2026 HAJJ SEATS BEFORE DEADLINE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Gombe State Government has released ₦5 billion to secure over 950 Hajj seats for the 2026 pilgrimage ahead of the December 5, 2025 deadline set by
SULTAN CALLS FOR MOON SIGHTING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Jumada Assani tomorrow, Thursday, 29th Jumada Ula 1447 AH (20
NAHCON COMPLETES HOTEL AND KITCHEN INSPECTION IN MADINAH AHEAD OF 2026 HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Davban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded an inspection of hotels and catering facilities in Madinah as part of early preparations for the 2026
NAHCON, STATES STRATEGIZE FOR 2026 HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) held a key meeting with State Executives on October 16, 2025, to discuss preparations for the 2026 Hajj and review fare reductions directed by President
ILLEGAL MARRIAGE: HISBAH ARRESTS FIVE IN KANO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths over an alleged illegal marriage conducted without parental consent in Rimin Kebe, Nasarawa LGA. Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, confirmed the
BLASPHEMY ALLEGATION: KANO SCHOLAR DENIES MISINTERPRETED COMMENTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Prominent Islamic scholar Malam Lawan Shuaibu Abubakar, known as Malam Triumph, has denied blasphemy allegations brought against him over comments on Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Appearing before the Kano
HAJJ 2026: SAUDI ARABIA REAFFIRMS STRICT HEALTH RULES FOR PILGRIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reiterated that all intending pilgrims for Hajj 2026 must meet its medical fitness requirements before being allowed to perform the pilgrimage. According
NAHCON STRENGTHENS COLLABORATION WITH KEBBI PILGRIMS BOARD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Coordinator of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Sokoto Zonal Office, Alhaji Mustapha Abbas, on Thursday, led his team on a familiarization visit to the Kebbi State Pilgrims’ Welfare