Mr Tinubu said the cleric’s humility and wisdom continued to inspire millions within and outside Nigeria.
The Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Albalawi, pledged to strengthen collaboration with NAHCON.
The state commissioner of police, Bello Shehu, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
The council rejected what it termed external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs, describing the country as a sovereign, multi-religious nation.
Mr Lawal explained that all the victims were pregnant women and one physically challenged person.
Mr Tingilin died Thursday evening in a road crash on the Katsina-Malumfashi road.
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Wednesday confirmed that the first batch of pilgrims will be airlifted on May 13 for the 2026 hajj.
NAHCON has signed the 2026 hajj transportation agreement as part of its preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage.
Nafisa Nasir-Idris, Kebbi’s first lady, has disbursed Ramadan palliatives to no fewer than 1,000 women in Birnin Kebbi LGA.
Controversial Islamic preacher Ahmad Gumi endorsed establishing the Nigerian Forest Security Service to flush out bandits from forests across the country.
