FCM Foundation awards scholarships to first class female varsity students
Muslim News Nigeria * Initiative targets gender gap, encourages female education in Nigeria The First Class Muslim Foundation Board has awarded…
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Oyo school abduction: Grand Chief Imam, MURIC condemn killings, demand urgent rescue of remaining victims
The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, and the Oyo…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia declare May 18 as first day of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
* Tuesday, May 26 fixed for Arafat Day as Muslims prepare for Eid Al Adha celebrations Saudi Arabia…
Tension in Ogun community as armed men attack Muslims at newly commissioned graveyard
By Abdul-Mumin AbdulQuadir * MURIC condemns attacks, seeks prosecution of culprits Tension erupted in Oko Ewe community in…
Ex-Kwara Gov’s aide, Ajakaye, defeats serving lawmaker to win APC federal constituency ticket
A former Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye, has emerged as the…
Hajj Mabrur pilgrims arrive in Madinah in batches as spiritual activities begin for 2026 Hajj rites
* Agency guides pilgrims on Rawdah bookings, lectures, ziyarah ahead of diaspora pilgrims’ arrival The pilgrims of Hajj…
Palestine calls on world to recognise Nakba as ‘crime of ethnic cleansing’ amid 78th anniversary
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry says the 1948 Nakba ‘is still ongoing’ amid Israel’s war on Gaza and the…
LEMU disburses ₦225m zakat as Chief Imam urges support for needy relatives
The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Dr. Ridwan Jamiu, has urged Muslims who are eligible to pay…
Kwara Grand Kadi leads practical Hajj sessions as Virgo International trains pilgrims on rites, conduct
* Diasporan pilgrims depart May 16 and 17, Nigerian airlift set for May 19 A leading Hajj and…
Ethica offers customers free transfers, discounts on airtime, data, bills, TV subscription
* Debuts as Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest digital banking app Ethica has commenced its operations, marking a historic milestone…
Nigerian author Hamzah Alimi to unveil new novel, After the Maps
* Launch to hold at UNILAG with readings, panel sessions, artistic presentations * Writer says book explores African…
Hajj 2026: Hamdalillahi Travels pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia in batches as airlift continues
Hamdalillahi Travels Limited has continued its 2026 Hajj airlift operations with the steady movement of pilgrims to the…
NAHCON board member cautions pilgrims against misuse of social media during Hajj
* Urges verification of information before posting online NAHCON board member representing the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…
Hajj, accommodation and the burden of communication gaps in a digital age
By Rasheed Abubakar Accommodation is one of the essential requirements for a smooth and well-organised Hajj exercise, as…
NAHCON counters video of Adamawa pilgrims in Makkah, denies abandonment claims
* Attributes mix-up to coordination gap during allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reacted to…