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TAJUDEEN PROPOSES ANNUAL NIGERIA-SAUDI PARLIAMENTARY DIALOGUE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has proposed an annual parliamentary dialogue between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to strengthen relations between both countries. Tajudeen made the proposal in Abuja
ABDULRAZAQ APPOINTS MASHOOD MUSTAPHA KWARA’S 2027 AMEERUL HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Alhaji Mashood Mustapha, Wakili of the Ilorin Emirate, as Ameerul Hajj for the state’s 2027 Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The appointment was
NSCIA WARNS AGAINST ANTI-MUSLIM PROFILING By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has raised concerns over what it described as the persistent profiling of Islam and Muslims, warning that such actions could threaten Nigeria’s peace and national
NCPC SUSPENDS ISRAEL, JORDAN PILGRIMAGES AFTER 2025 EXERCISE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission has suspended pilgrimages to Israel and Jordan over rising security concerns in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Stephen Adegbite announced the decision after confirming the
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,