Hajj Flakes – 1st Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. So far, 33,826 Nigerian pilgrims have been successfully airlifted to Saudi Arabia across 83 flight operations, according to NAHCON. 2. A flight today departed Kano to … Read More
Month: May 2026
Heat, Health Strain Affect Nigerian Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Hot weather and the physical demands of Hajj are affecting Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, where health officials say 54 people have received treatment and four deaths … Read More
Truth Is Bitter Series (Ep 14)
Short satirical reflections on faith, society and the uncomfortable truths we avoid. First published in the Rabi’ul-Awwal/Rabi’ul-Thaani 1437 AH (2016) print edition of The PEACE Magazine. By Abdulfattah Abdussalam The Nigerian … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 30th Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf The crescent of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Tomorrow, Monday, will be the first day of Dhul Hijjah, while the Day of Arafah will … Read More
Iran Praises Neighbours Over Territory Use Control
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has commended neighbouring countries for what he described as their valuable cooperation in preventing their territories from being used for actions targeting the … Read More
Iran Accuses US, Israel of Dividing Muslims
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States and Israel of pursuing policies aimed at creating division among Muslim countries and weakening regional unity through what … Read More
Emotion, Encomium as Rahmatu Retires
Senior NDIC officials, relatives and associates gather to celebrate 35 years of public service, philanthropy and leadership as veteran risk management director retires from the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation By … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 29th Dhu al-Qadah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. So far, 31,844 Nigerian pilgrims have been successfully airlifted to Saudi Arabia across 78 flight operations, according to NAHCON 2. Today a flight departed Kano to … Read More
Stakeholders Praise NAHCON Over Smooth Hajj Airlift
Pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia without extra charges despite global fuel price increase By Sadiq Abdulfatah Stakeholders in the ongoing Hajj operation have commended the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria … Read More
Awqaf Urges Muslims to Maximise First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah
Ministry calls for prayer, fasting, charity and increased acts of worship during sacred period By Sadiq Abdulfatah The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has urged Muslims to take … Read More