Muslim News Nigeria NAHCON, Ogun State dismiss Flynas rejection of Gateway Airport, attribute pilgrims’ relocation to operational issues
They both reacted to The Punch report which claimed that pilgrims were stranded after the Saudi Arabia-based carrier…
Matters Arising: Ogun Hajj Airlift Controversy Raises Questions on Communication, News Verification and Pilgrims’ Welfare
By Rasheed Abubakar The controversy surrounding the 2026 Hajj airlift of Ogun State pilgrims from the newly commissioned…
Saudi Arabia launches multilingual health guide as NAHCON unveils Hajj Companion App for Nigerian pilgrims
* Saudi authorities release health awareness materials in eight languages Saudi Arabian health authorities and the National Hajj…
Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN: Yet another feather to a towering legacy
By Rasheed Abubakar * Receives honorary doctorate at University of Abuja convocation * Says education is most powerful…
Hon Iyepe set for Hajj 2026 with 340 pilgrims, promises efficient service
* Confirms visa and ticket readiness as airlift begins May 11 Renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and former Chairman…
Prof. Alaro urges Muslims to remain active in electoral process
* As LEMU hosts over 400 imams at annual conference Director of the Quality Assurance Unit, University of…
2027: Prof. Oloyede cautions Imams against using pulpit for partisan campaigns
* Outlines conditions for Imams seeking political office * Over 400 Imams converge on Lagos to discuss politics,…
Ottoman descendant opens Hamidiye School in Gaza with Sultan Abdülhamid II, President Erdoğan portrait
The Osmanoğlu Association, chaired by Orhan Osmanoğlu, a descendant of Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II, has inaugurated a new…
World Press Freedom Day 2026: Muslim News Nigeria calls for responsible journalism, peacebuilding
* Condemns attacks on journalists in Gaza, other parts of the world * Demands prosecution of Israel, accomplices…
TMC advocates data-driven governance to tackle insecurity at leadership workshop
By Mustafa Abubakar The Amir of The Muslim Congress (TMC), Alhaji Abdul Wasiu Bangbala, has called on governments…
Pre-Hajj seminar: Hamdalillahi Travels to begin Hajj 2026 airlift May 14, urges patience, diligence
* Imam emphasises adherence to Hajj rites, unity among intending pilgrims One of the leading tour operators in…
Nigeria flags off 2026 Hajj operations as VP Shettima leads inaugural airlift
* NAHCON pledges pilgrims’ welfare, urges humility in holy land * Airlifts 2,111 pilgrims in five flights on…
Pantami dismisses APC consensus in Gombe, cites lack of inclusivity
A former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and governorship aspirant in Gombe State, Professor Isa Pantami, has…
Indonesia, Pakistan lead global Hajj 2026 quota as Saudi targets 2 million pilgrims
* Nigeria drops in ranking as utilisation falls below 50,000 Saudi Arabia is expected to host between approximately…
Shettima flags off Nigeria Hajj 2026 airlift in Abuja Sunday
* Kogi pilgrims lead inaugural flight as Sultan of Sokoto, Gov Ododo, Aviation Minister, others to attend Vice…