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January 22, 2026

Tinubu normalising kidnapping, violence by keeping quiet to deceive Nigerians: PDP

PDP accused the Tinubu government of “the normalisation of insecurity and a deliberate attempt to obscure the truth from Nigerians”.

Sleeping President Bola Tinubu
January 22, 2026

NAHCON urges Saudi hajj ministry to resolve problems Nigerian pilgrims face

The commission raised concerns about slashing hajj slots and other issues.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and the Saudi Arabian advance team
January 21, 2026

Alleged Genocide: Scores of Christians kidnapped during church service in Kaduna, police confirm

“In this context, comments made by the CP during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed,” the police said.

Armed cops in Kaduna
January 20, 2026

NAHCON records key milestones ahead of 2026 hajj

Abdullahi Usman, the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has concluded his second pre-hajj visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
January 20, 2026

Late Ilorin chief imam role model to Muslims, says Kwara govt

The Kwara government has described the late chief imam of Ilorin, Bashiru Solihu, as a role model for Muslims in Nigeria.

Saadu Salaudeen, at Babatunde Idiagbon Airport in Ilorin
January 19, 2026

Muslim students warn Sanwo-Olu against reigniting Hijab crisis in Lagos

Mr Abiona advised the governor to focus on leaving a legacy of harmony.

Sanwo-Olu and MSSN
January 19, 2026
Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu
January 17, 2026

2026 Hajj: No health screening, no visa, Kano board warns intending pilgrims

Mr Musa advised pilgrims yet to submit their international passports to do so promptly to avoid being excluded from the exercise.

Intending pilgrims
January 16, 2026

Muslim cleric who sheltered Christians during 2018 Plateau attacks dies at 92

Mr Abubakar gained widespread commendation after using his mosque and home to protect over 300 Christians fleeing attacks in Plateau.

Abdullahi Abubakar
January 14, 2026

Hajj 2026: Kano pilgrims board fixes February 8 deadline for data capture

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed February 8 as the final deadline for data capturing of intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims