Eid Al-Adha: HACCS urges Muslims to uphold animal welfare, strict halal compliance
Muslim News Nigeria * Says halal includes hygiene, ethics, sustainability The Halal and Agrofood Compliance Certification Services (HACCS) has called on…
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Muslim scholars, business executives seek strong government support for Zakat, welfare intervention
… as The Companion distributes N133m in Lagos, FCT, four other States Muslim scholars and business executives have…
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Ulama roll out coordinated spiritual guidance plan as pilgrims move to Mina for sacred rites
* Prayers for Nigeria to be intensified at Mashair: Prof. Alaro As Nigerian pilgrims begin their movement to…
Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs prepares over 20,000 mosques, deploys 1,822 preachers as Mina rites begin
Saudi Arabia has prepared more than 20,000 mosques and prayer halls across pilgrims’ routes and accommodation centres as…
SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi expands cooling, water and medical facilities across Mashair for Hajj 2026
•As pilgrims prepare for Mina, Arafat rites By Rasheed Abubakar and Abdullahi Abdulganiy As Nigerian pilgrims join over…
BREAKING: NAHCON issues safety advisory as Nigerian pilgrims begin Mina movement tonight
Rasheed Abubakar The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on Nigerian pilgrims to strictly adhere to…
Chief Imam of Ogbomoso calls for death penalty for kidnappers, says Shariah opposes forgiveness for such crimes
The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Dr. Yunus Teliat Olushina Ayilara II, has called on the Nigerian government to…
Al-Mu’minaat decries Oyo school abductions, seeks swift action
* Muslim women’s group urges security agencies to intensify rescue efforts The national headquarters of Al-Mu’minaat Organisation, a…
Oyo school abduction and troubling pattern of selective reporting against Muslims
By Rasheed Abubakar In moments of national tragedy, the media does more than report events. It also shapes…
NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj outbound airlift operation in 18 days, fixes June 3 for return flights
* Commends stakeholders, assures pilgrims’ safety ahead of Masha’ir * 2026 airlift trails 2025 pace in early pilgrim…
Islamic group petitions police, DSS over rising social media hate campaign against Muslims, threatens legal action
The Islamic Training Organization of Nigeria (ITOON) has petitioned the Commissioners of Police in Lagos and Ogun states,…
Jaiz Foundation disburses N45.88m to 132 beneficiaries at 10th zakat distribution
* Seeks long term self reliance through skills and business support The Jaiz Charity and Development Foundation has…
MUSWEN seeks strategic partnership with BOI on youth, women empowerment
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has requested for strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry…
MUSWEN condemns Oyo school abduction, demands immediate release of pupils, staff
* South West Muslim body calls for stronger security action, safe return of victims The Muslim Ummah of…
Saudi Arabia holds workshop for Nigerian officials, stakeholders to boost Hajj 2026 coordination
By Shafii Sani Sani Mohammed The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Monday, 18th May 2026, organised a…