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February 10, 2025

No Nigerian pilgrim will miss 2025 Hajj, Shettima vows

Mr Shettima directed NAHCON leadership to take all necessary steps to protect the interests of Nigerian pilgrims.

Kashim Shettima
February 8, 2025

Ohanaeze Ndigbo moves to preserve Igbo language, reconcile factions  

Mr Ezechi noted that the council approved several committees to help the President-General, Senator Azuta Mbata, provide effective and result-oriented leadership for the organisation.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
February 7, 2025

Israel Pilgrimage: Christians warned not to bring ‘international embarrassment’ to Nigeria

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has warned 17 Christian pilgrims to Israel to refrain from acts that could jeopardise Nigeria’s interest and image.

Nigerian pilgrims in Israel
February 6, 2025

Lawmaker donates motorcycles to clerics in Kaduna

Mr Alhassan expressed hope that other well-meaning individuals would follow Amos’ example in supporting religious leaders in the area.

Kaduna and Motorcycles
February 6, 2025

2025 Hajj: Jigawa remits N4.520 billion to NAHCON

Mr Labbo said that the board distributed the state’s allocation of 1,518 hajj seats to the 27 LGAs for onward sales to intending pilgrims.

Jigawa
February 4, 2025

Court orders man to properly seek lover’s hand in marriage

In her submission, the complaint told the court that she was a divorcee and prayed the court to confirm her right to choose a spouse.

Court room used to illustrate the story
February 1, 2025

Over 3,000 Kaduna pilgrims got 2023 Hajj refunds: Official

He explained that each pilgrim received N61,080, and the funds were disbursed directly into the pilgrims’ accounts.

Hajj pilgrims
January 30, 2025

Hajj 2025: Kaduna starts training for prospective pilgrims

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has begun its 2025 Hajj enlightenment and education programme for its intending pilgrims.

Hajj pilgrims
January 29, 2025

Dozens killed as India’s Hindu festival turns deadly

“They were inviting us here to die,” said Ajay Singh, a farmer from the district of Gonda in Uttar Pradesh.

Hindu festival holy river stampede
January 28, 2025

Northern elders say upcoming Quran convention blessing to Nigeria

Mr Garba said that the event would attract 30,000 participants.

Sultan of Sokoto