The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 1,288 seats to Yobe State for the 2025 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, during a press briefing on the preparations for the upcoming Hajj. According to Alhaji Usman, NAHCON…
Pope Francis made a historic journey on Sunday to one of the most remote corners of the world, traveling deep into the jungle of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to meet local Catholics and provide crucial medical and humanitarian supplies. The 87-year-old pontiff arrived in Vanimo, a remote township with a population of about 12,000, located…
A former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, has called on parents to instill biblical values in their children for national transformation. Gana said said this at the Grand Finale of the “2024 Champion of Champions National Bible Quiz Competition,” on Wednesday in Abuja. The event, which was organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared Tuesday, August 20, 2024, as a public holiday for all public servants in the state in observance of this year’s Isese Day celebration. Isese, which translates to “tradition,” is a significant cultural observance with millions of adherents across Yorubaland. The announcement was made through a circular issued…
LAMENTING the high rate of corruption in the country, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian church of God, RCCG Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has reiterated that corruption is at its peak because majority of Christians who are supposed to be peculiar people and make a difference have compromised. Calling on Christians to shun a…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, were among more than 13,000 worshippers who gathered for ‘The Outpouring,’ a worship event recently held in New York by renowned worship leader Minister Dunsin Oyekan. In addition to the thousands who attended in person,…
The Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Moses Adeyanju, has called on Nigerians to turn to God during difficult times and seek solutions through prayer. Speaking at the opening of a two-day Prayer Seminar organized by RCCG Grace City in Jahi, Abuja, Pastor Adeyanju emphasized the importance of intensified prayer….
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, fearing the worst after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, on Monday. About…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended its felicitations to Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging all Nigerians to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith. In a statement marking the celebration, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh called on Nigerians to set aside their differences, pursue unity and peace, and trust…
The Acting Director of the FCT Christian pilgrims Welfare Board, Mrs. Rahila Isa-Baita has disclosed that all is now set for the commencement of the 2023 pilgrimage to the state of Israel. Mrs. Isa-Baita made this known in a telephone interview with newsmen from Israel. She explained that the essence of the visit is to…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has cancelled Civil Service jobs approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, ordering a fresh recruitment process. Making the announcement on Friday, May 31, Fubara claimed the beneficiaries of the scheme which he phased out were smuggled in for political patronage. He added that a more transparent process would commence soon….
The Senate has reinstated Abdul Ahmed Ningi, who was suspended on March 12, 2024. The reinstatement followed a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Senator Ningi had been suspended over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by N3.7 trillion. As chairman of the…
The Kano State Government has publicly apologized to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, following accusations of his involvement in the ongoing emirate council crisis. Deputy Governor Alhaji Abdulsalam Gwarzo extended the apology on behalf of the state during a press briefing at the Kano Government House. The crisis erupted following the Kano State…
The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of one of its pilgrims, Tawalkatu Busare Alako, from Jega Local Government Area. Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the board, disclosed this in a statement in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. He said the deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness, adding…
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at his palace as part of the activities for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature, held in Kano, North West Nigeria. The delegation, led by the Acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau…
Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has urged Christians to stop policing other Christians. He stated that many things Christians consider unholy are not. He wrote: “Some Christians still think dreadlocks is unholy and skin cut is holy, they don’t know Jesus was a Nazarine and likely had long hair. “Some think skirt is holy…
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of 15 persons in a mosque attack in Gadan village in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar, on Wednesday, May 15, sprayed the mosque with petrol, locked its doors and set it on fire, trapping about 40 worshippers. The motive…
Niger state imams have called for the immediate sack of Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye for petitioning the Inspector General of Police and filing a lawsuit against the speaker of Niger state house of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji who proposed a plan to sponsor the weddings of 100 orphan girls. Speaking after an emergency…
The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disclosed how God dealt with some billionaires who questioned his accountability over their tithes. Pastor Adeboye disclosed that four billionaires from one of the branches of RCCG had written to him demanding to know how the ministry spent their tithes. Addressing…
Members of the National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, have disagreed over the modalities to be adopted in birthing a new Constitution ahead of another constitutional review by the National Assembly. The Christian elders, at a consultative meeting held Thursday via zoom, which was convened by NCEF on the new Constitution, could not agree on the…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organization dedicated to monitoring and reporting on Hajj activities, has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to promptly announce the inaugural flight date for Nigerian pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia in 2024. In a statement issued on Sunday by its…
Muslims in the country have been warned against indulging in social activities prohibited by Islam while observing the Sallah celebration. An Islamic cleric, Mallam Musa Bello gave the warning on Wednesday at the Gadumo praying ground in Kogi State. According to him, the experience of the 30-day Ramadan is meant to strengthen the belief of…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has felicitated Muslims in the state and the country at large on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to use the season of sacrifice to seek the face of Allah. The Governor, in his goodwill Message signed by his Special Adviser on…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described himself as weak but has a strong God. Pastor Adeboye, however, cautioned those criticizing and mocking him to be cautious, stressing that those who engage in such behaviour ultimately meet unfortunate ends. He spoke during his sermon and anointing…
A total of 51,447 Nigerians have successfully registered to participate in the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed. Recall that 95,000 Hajj slots were allocated to Nigeria by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for this year’s pilgrimage which was the exact number…
The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is’haq Oloyede, has advised Muslim men to treat their wives the same way they treat themselves. Oloyede enjoined Muslim men to treat their wives as equals, with respect, kindness and fairness. The former Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin spoke while delivering this year’s National Ramadan Lecture…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON has adjusted the cost of Hajj to reflect the current realities of foreign exchange rate, even as the Federal Government’s intervention gave a slight boost to intending pilgrims who had completed the initial deposit of N4.9million. Consequently, the commission has requested intending pilgrims to make additional payment of…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Nigerians to prioritize unity, setting aside differences and embracing reconciliation and understanding. In a statement released on Palm Sunday, Archbishop Okoh emphasized the significance of the occasion as a symbol of hope amidst Nigeria’s current turmoil, encompassing social unrest and economic…
As the Islamic month of Ramadan commences, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, has called for fervent prayers and unity by Nigerians for the nation to overcome the challenges thwarting its progress. The Minister made the call in his Ramadan message contained in a statement signed by his…
As Muslims in the country joined their counterparts across the world to commence this year’s Ramadan fast, the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, has advised them to embrace perseverance and faith so that their efforts could be rewarded by Allah. In a Ramadan message, titled: “Embracing Perseverance and…
Sokoto’s Sultan, Muhammad Saad Abubakar, has issued a clarion call to the Muslim populace across the nation, urging them to embark on the vigilant quest for the elusive crescent marking the advent of RAMADAN 1445 AH. This rallying cry was sounded today, on Sunday the 10th of March 2024, coinciding with the Islamic Calendar’s 29th…
