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August 13, 2026

NAHCON approves five airlines for 2027 hajj operations

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved five air carriers for the 2027 hajj operations.

Pilgrims inside plane
August 12, 2026

Lagos pastor arrested for defiling church member’s daughters

The Lagos pastor allegedly began defiling the petitioner’s eldest daughter when she was 13 years old.

Female cops in Lagos, crucifix
August 12, 2026

‘Nigerian Christians Are Infidels’: NHRC asks police, SSS to arrest Sheikh Jingir for hate speech

“The commission finds these remarks to be hate speech and incitement to religious hatred and potential violence,” said the NHRC boss.

SSS DG, Sheikh Jingir, IGP
August 12, 2026

Kano pilgrims board announces N7 million as 2027 hajj fare

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7 million as the final hajj fare for intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj.

Hajj pilgrims
August 12, 2026

NCPC boss urges employees to embrace excellence, diligence

Mr Adegbite urged employees to embrace continuous learning and diligence to improve productivity and service delivery.

CAN Lagos chairman, Stephen Adegbite
August 10, 2026

Kwara speaker congratulates Tijaniyah leader Akosile on 77th birthday

Mr Akoshile is also a member of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Amirul-Mumini of Oro Kingdom in Kwara.

Sheikh Khaleefah Akoshile
August 10, 2026

Kwara speaker congratulates Tijaniyah leader Akosile on 77th birthday

Mr Akoshile is also a member of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Amirul-Mumini of Oro Kingdom in Kwara.

Sheikh Khaleefah Akoshile
August 9, 2026

Ile-Ife agog as Ooni names newborn princess 

Mr Lawal said the event held exactly a week after the safe delivery of the princess by the monarch’s wife, Queen Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.

Ile-Ife agog as Ooni names newborn princess
August 8, 2026

Kano pilgrims risk losing Hajj seats over passport deadline

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says intending pilgrims who fail to submit their valid passports by August 25 risk losing their Hajj seats.

Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle
August 7, 2026

Tijaniyya worldwide prays for peace, stability in Nigeria

The delegation comprised representatives from Algeria, Nigeria and Senegal.

Sheikh Ali Bin Arabi, President Bola Tinubu and others