By Jamilu Abubakar The Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Malam Sa’adu Hassan, says Saudi Arabia’s new policy requiring about 98 per cent of Nigeria’s 2027 Hajj allocation to be handled by private operators poses a major threat to the country’s traditional government-led pilgrimage system. Hassan disclosed this while […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the constitution of the Government Delegation for the 2026 Christian Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, according to an official statement released on Thursday. The delegation is chaired by His Royal Majesty Johnson Diyo Matalo, the Gubo Yungur, and comprises prominent religious and political […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi Gombi Muslims across Nigeria have been called upon to pay greater attention in to the Hijrah (Islamic) calendar, as a scholar describes it as essential to preserving acts of worship, Islamic identity, and the unity of the Ummah. The Chief Imam of Mopol 14, Mbamba Jumma’at Mosque, Bashir Thahir. made […]
By Bamanga Abdullahi The Chief Imam of the Police Barracks Juma’at Mosque, CSP Ahmadu Suleiman, has called on the Muslim Ummah to hold firmly to prayer, describing it as a highly esteemed act of worship that brings both reward and divine intervention. Delivering his Friday sermon, Imam Suleiman said prayer occupies a central […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has returned excess luggage left behind in Saudi Arabia during the 2026 Hajj operation to affected pilgrims in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, disclosed this while addressing pilgrims and officials during the distribution of the recovered luggage […]
By Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will commence on May 4, 2026, with a total of 960 pilgrims expected to participate in the exercise. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Sa’adu Hassan, disclosed this after a […]
By Salamatu Labaran The National Islamic Centre NIC of the Muslim Ummah Movement Zaria wants Muslims social media users and influencers to verify messages and contents before posting or making comments. In a communique co-signed by the NIC National Amir, Professor Muhammad Babangida and the communique drafting committee Chairman Mustafa Ibrahim said the Centre will […]
By Hannah Akanta As the 17th Bethel Conference of the Christian Reformed Church-Nigeria (CRC-N) draws to a close in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas has expressed hope that the gathering will inspire deeper spiritual growth among believers. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, the […]
By Akanta Hannah As Christians worldwide commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Parish Priest of Saint Justina’s Catholic Church, Maiyo-Dasa, Jalingo, Reverend Father Greg Nbashi, has urged the faithful to reflect on His sacrifice on the cross and deepen their relationship with Him. In an interview with Radio Nigeria in Jalingo, Reverend Father Nbashi […]
By: Gloria Abutu As Christians around the world mark Good Friday, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Reverend Stephen Dami Mamza, has emphasized the spiritual importance of the day, describing it as a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity. Speaking with Radio Nigeria in […]