NAHCON Boss Sends Arafat Day Message to Pilgrims
By Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf As Nigerian pilgrims join millions of Muslims across the world on the sacred Day of Arafat, we extend heartfelt prayers and warm greetings to all … Read More
MURIC: Why Is There No Free Train Ride for Salah?
By Professor Ishaq Akintola The Federal Government (FG) has been taken to task over the absence of free train services for this 2026 Salah (‘Eid al-kabir). Raising the question on … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 9th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf 1. Nigerian pilgrims have commenced movement from Mina to the plains of Arafat for the most important pillar of the 2026 Hajj exercise. 2. The Chairman/CEO of … Read More
Why Muslims Will Perform Hajj Twice in 2039
Rare calendar alignment will see Islam’s annual pilgrimage fall twice within one Gregorian year By Abdullahi Yusuf A rare calendrical phenomenon will see Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage twice within … Read More
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: Nigerian Pilgrims Arrive at Arafat for Hajj Rites
Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims joined millions of Muslims on the Plain of Arafat for the spiritual climax of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, gathering in prayer and reflection at the site … Read More
Hajj Flakes – 8th Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
By Abdullahi Yusuf Nigerian pilgrims have completed their movement from Makkah into Mina ahead of the peak 2026 Hajj rites, with all state contingents now settling in preparation for the … Read More
Hadaya: NAHCON warn pilgrims
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian authorities overseeing the 2026 Hajj operation have issued a fresh warning to pilgrims against purchasing Hady and Adahi vouchers through unauthorised agents, amid growing concerns … Read More
Iran Reopens 20 Airports After Recent Conflict
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Iran says 20 airports across the country have resumed operations following disruptions caused by the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, according to a civil … Read More
Iran Says US Talks Focus Only on Ending War
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Iran’s Foreign Ministry says ongoing indirect talks with the United States are focused solely on ending hostilities and not on nuclear issues or the management of the … Read More
Saudi Arabia Confirms Full Hajj Readiness as Pilgrims Head to Mina
By Sadiq Abdulfatah Saudi authorities have confirmed full readiness for the movement of pilgrims to Mina as the annual Hajj pilgrimage enters its main phase on Monday with the Day … Read More