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JUST IN: Saudi lifts ban on Nigerians, others ahead next lesser Hajj session
Barely two months after placing ban on Nigeria and other countries from attending the 2021 Hajj, the Saudi Arabian Government has lifted the restrictions and that intending pilgrims for the lesser Hajj should start presenting their request…
Lagos, Abuja, five others on COVID-19 third wave red alert
As part of the preventive measures against a third wave of COVID-19, the Federal Government has put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on red alert, saying there were signs of increase rate of the virus spread.
The…
Saudi security agency arrests nine pilgrims for contravening Hajj regulations
No fewer than nine pilgrims were reported to have been picked by the Saudi security agency for the Hajj exercise after they allegedly contravened the Hajj protocol introduced by the country's government for pilgrimage.
The agency, Hajj…
Hajj Commission to refund 2021 intending pilgrims fare after Saudi ban visitors
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed that Nigerian pilgrims will not be participating in this year's Hajj, just as it directed states boards and private tour operators to grant requests of any pilgrim that…
Cleric urges Muslim to retain good actions after Ramadan
The Mudiru Markaz (Rector), Sheikh Habeeb Adam Al-Ilory, has outlined ways in which Muslim faithful across the globe, particularly in Nigeria can reap benefits of outgoing Ramadan, citing abstinence from wrongdoings and embracing what was…
LASG assures 2021 intending Pilgrims hitch-free COVID-19 vaccination, others
Ahead of the 2021 Hajj pilgrimage, Lagos State Government has assured thousands of intending pilgrims of a hitch-free COVID-19 vaccination exercise and other protocols set for travellers before their airlifting to Saudi Arabia for the…
Muslims shun COVID-19 protocol, appoint Sanusi as Tijaniyyah’s new leader
The open ground for this year's Maulud celebration of a Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Niass in Sokoto State was a rowdy place with thousands of Muslims jostling to catch a glimpse of former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, after his…
Just In: Kwara Govt. Okays hijab for public schools students
In a bid to prevent violation of fundamental human rights, the Kwara State Government has approved the use of hijab, a Muslim scarf, in public and grant-aided schools across the state.
The Government added that the hijab has become the…
Oyo Gov okays public holiday for Hijrah celebration
As part of measure to sustain religious harmony in Oyo, the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a public holiday to mark commencement of the Muslim annual lunar calendar, Hijrah.
Makinde added that beginning from next year, the…
Muslim coalition laments Hijab discrimination in public schools, others
As part of activities commemorating this year's World Hijab Day (WHD), a coalition of Muslim organizations across the country has lamented continued cases of discrimination against Muslims for wearing hijab (Islamic headscarf), particularly…