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NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA DEEPEN HAJJ AND UMRAH TIES AT HISTORIC ABUJA MEETING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have renewed their commitment to stronger cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a historic high-level meeting in Abuja
SENATOR YARI APPROVES DISTRIBUTION OF 746 TRUCKS OF FOOD FOR RAMADAN IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara State, has approved the distribution of 746 trucks of assorted food items to residents as part of his
GOMBE PILGRIMS BEGIN MEDICAL SCREENING FOR 2026 HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced medical screening for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj. The exercise, taking place at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, is
NAHCON UNDER SCRUTINY OVER HAJJ 2026 AIRLINE SLOT ALLOCATIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is facing growing scrutiny following reports of possible challenges in airline slot allocations for the 2026 Hajj operations. An investigative report published
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