Thursday, November 5, 2026

Faith

July 8, 2022

Kano pilgrims deported from Saudi Arabia over fake visa

Upon reaching Jidda, the seven intending pilgrims were denied entry into the region leading to Mecca.

HAJJ
July 8, 2022

Hajj 2022: NAHCON confirms death of another Nigerian pilgrim

She died in her sleep shortly after returning from Mount Arafat, according to her neighbours in the tent.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
July 8, 2022

800 operatives deployed in Sokoto against bandits, other criminals: NSCDC

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 800 operatives and 17 patrol vehicles to ensure hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Sokoto.

July 7, 2022

Blasphemy: Lawyer walks out on judge over denial of application 

At the resumed sitting, Mr Shehu-Usman, prayed the court to allow the defendant move a no-case submission.

Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara
July 7, 2022

Police brutalise Prophet Odumeje as Anambra govt demolishes church building

The reason for the demolition could not be immediately confirmed but some reports say the structure had been marked for demolition over claims that it obstructs drainage channels.

Chukwuemeka Odumeje and Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry
July 7, 2022

Nigeria’s Ijeoma Ajibade appointed Chief of Staff to Archbishop of Canterbury

As a community activist, Ms Ajbade has spent several years working on human rights, and HIV awareness and prevention.

Ijeoma Ajibade
July 7, 2022

Sultan charges Muslims to offer special prayers for security, 2023 elections 

Mr Abubakar also urged Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria and its leaders on Arafat day.

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III
July 7, 2022

End to bandits, Boko Haram attacks not in sight: Sultan of Sokoto

“If we don’t humble ourselves to the Almighty Allah, an end to these orgy of violence seems not in sight.”

Sultan of Sokoto
July 7, 2022

Khalid al-Barnawi, Ansaru factional leader who bombed UN Headquarters, among 64 Boko Haram assets set free from Kuje prisons

The nation’s State Security Service (SSS) in April 2016 described Mr Al-Barnawi’s capture as “a major milestone in the counterterrorism fight of this service.”

Khalid al-Barnawi and Kuje Prison
July 6, 2022

Hajj 2022: Stranded intending pilgrims will be airlifted, NAHCON boss assures from Mecca

He explained that the earlier challenges were due to the cancellations and delays of flights caused by lack of preparedness of states.

NAHCON chairman, Zikrullah Hassan