Words on Marble (Ep 1)
By Abdullahi Yusuf “The day I gave birth to him, people celebrated and rubbed shoulders with power, but I never knew he would grow up to bring shame upon our … Read More
Month: April 2026
Iran to send 30,000 pilgrims for Hajj to Saudi Arabia
First coordinated Hajj arrangement in years sees Iranian pilgrims travel under joint Tehran-Riyadh logistics deal By Abdullahi Yusuf Iran is to send around 30,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this … Read More
NAHCON Engages Nigerian Ulama on Pilgrims’ Education, Spiritual Guidance ahead of Hajj
By Fatima Sanda Usara The Chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to deepening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead … Read More
Kogi Clerics Hail NAHCON Chairman, Seek Sectoral Reforms
By Fatima Sanda Usara The Kogi State Council of Ulama of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador … Read More
Türkiye hosts defence fair with 120 countries attending
SAHA 2026 set to draw 120 countries, thousands of firms and billions in deals as Türkiye showcases next-generation technologies By Abdullahi Yusuf One of the world’s largest defence and aerospace … Read More
Truth Is Bitter Series (Ep 12)
Short satirical reflections on faith, society and the uncomfortable truths we avoid. First published in the Ramadan/Shawwal 1431 AH (2010) print edition of The PEACE Magazine. By Abdulfattah Abdussalam Reward for … Read More
Aliyu and Mu’azu families unite in Abuja
Abubakar Murtala Aliyu weds Aishatu Mu’azu in Abuja, uniting two prominent Gombe families before a gathering of Eminent personalities By Abdullahi Yusuf The families of Mallam Murtala Aliyu, the (mutawallen … Read More
2026 JAMB: 5 Alternative Admission Options for Low UTME Scorers
Candidates who performed below expectations in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), still have multiple academic pathways to secure admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, as several structured programmes now … Read More
Health Minister Checks Makkah Hospitals Ahead of Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia confirms full medical readiness for pilgrims By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel has completed a two-day inspection of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Makkah to confirm … Read More
Eight Muslim Nations Condemn Israel Over Al-Aqsa Violations
Countries reject changes to holy sites and call for protection of Jerusalem By Sadiq Abdulfatah The foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and … Read More