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Faith

February 16, 2026

Bauchi govt seeks increased hajj slots for 2026

Hashimu Sadiq, the board’s director of educational enlightenment, made the appeal in an interview on Monday in Bauchi.

Hajj pilgrims
February 16, 2026

Kebbi: FIDA distributes Ramadan packages to IDPs, orphans

The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Kebbi chapter, on Monday, distributed Ramadan relief packages to over 100 vulnerable residents in Birnin Kebbi LGA.

Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria
February 16, 2026

Secessionists, bigoted leaders alleging Christian genocide to annihilate Muslims in Nigeria: NSCIA

NSCIA further alleged that the “culture of inequality against Muslims is being entrenched because Christians have foreign powers to defend them while Muslims appear defenceless”.

NSCIA leaders
February 16, 2026

SUBEB boss gives N18 million to 727 Katsina residents for Ramadan

Mr Radda said the cash gift would help alleviate beneficiaries’ economic hardship, especially as Ramadan approaches.

Abdullahi Faskari
February 13, 2026

Hajj 2026: Kano pilgrims board screens 1,253 intending pilgrims

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has screened and immunised 1,253 intending pilgrims as part of the preparations for the 2026 hajj exercise.

Kano pilgrims board screens 1,253 intending pilgrims
February 12, 2026

U.S. lawmakers urged to remove Kwankwaso from religious freedom violators list

The Kwankwasiyya Movement, on Thursday, called on the U.S. Congress to remove former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from a proposed list of religious freedom violators.

Kwankwasiyya Movement
February 12, 2026

Tension as terrorists kidnap Catholic catechist, pregnant wife, 30 others in Kaduna

The terrorists kidnapped a Catholic catechist, his pregnant wife and about 30 other persons.

Terrorists
February 12, 2026
Katsina Hajj pilgrims
February 11, 2026

U.S. Congress proposes visa ban, asset freeze against Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah, Fulani groups for promoting massacre of Christians in Nigeria

The bill named violators such as the Fulani ethnic nomad militia, Mr Kwankwaso, and Miyetti Allah members to the State Department.

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah members
February 10, 2026

Why I resigned as NAHCON chairman: Abdullahi Usman

Mr Usman emphasised that his resignation was driven purely by personal considerations and reflected no dissatisfaction with the commission

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman,