Thursday, July 23, 2026

Faith

June 23, 2026

2026 Hajj: NAHCON concludes airlifting of 38,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia 

Ms Usara said that the completion of the return leg brought to a close the 2026 hajj operations.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
June 23, 2026

Kaduna Mob Killing: Muslim lawyers demand probe of police custody breach

This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna, signed by its chairman, Awwal Shittu, and secretary, Ibrahim Bawa.

Cops in Kano
June 23, 2026

Egungun Festival: Olubadan warns masqueraders, followers against violence

Mr Ladoja assured that all necessary arrangements to ensure a hitch-free 2026 Ibadan Egungun festival had been made by the palace.

Masqueraders in Ibadan
June 19, 2026

Leah Sharibu’s parents join global campaign against sexual violence in conflict

They cited their daughter as an example of suffering endured by victims of terrorists’ captivity who refuse to renounce their faith.

Leah Sharibu
June 18, 2026

Okigwe Eight: Scripture Union delegates kidnapped at Imo-Anambra border, police launch manhunt

Eight Scripture Union Nigeria members have been kidnapped. The police command in Imo disclosed that they were abducted on Sunday along the boundary between Imo and Anambra.

Scripture union Nigeria and armed police men
June 16, 2026

Hijrah: NOA tasks Nigerians on unity, tolerance

“At this time, Nigeria needs more unity, compassion and resilience from all of us,” he said.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
June 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia begins annual replacement of Kaaba’s Kiswa

Saudi craftsmen continue to play a vital role in preserving the heritage and artistic excellence of the Kiswa.

Saudi Arabia's Kaaba Kiswa
June 16, 2026

Kumuyi leads global crusade in Abuja from June 24

The cleric said the crusade was aimed at providing hope and spiritual renewal amid global challenges.

William Kumuyi
June 16, 2026

Sokoto govt declares public holiday as Sultan declares Tuesday first Muharram 1448AH

The declaration was announced in a statement on Monday by Sambo Junaidu, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council.

Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar II
June 14, 2026

Hajj: Kaduna begins screening of pilgrims’ luggage

Mr Gwadabe reiterated that pilgrims are allowed only 23 kilograms for each of their two bags, while their hand luggage should not exceed eight kilograms.

Kaduna State pilgrims