Written by President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not be in vain. The statement reads;President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the … Continue reading “Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians sacrifices wont be in vain – President Tinubu”
The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district heads for Durbar and asked the police to provide security. But in his statement, the […]
The rising cost of food has brought severe consequences for Nigerians in recent times, with many families struggling to afford a healthy diet per day. In 2024, the cost of essential food items has significantly increased, placing a heavy burden on household budgets and leading to a rise in food insecurity. Reports from various news … Continue reading “List Of States With Cheapest Cost Of Food, Healthy Diets In Nigeria”
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the sudden demise of two more pilgrims engaged in the current Hajj activities in Saudi Arabia. The two pilgrims who reportedly passed away are Salman Muhammad Alade and Ayishat Shuaib Ologele. They were part of the Kwara State group until they succumbed to short-term illnesses. In … Continue reading “2024 Hajj: Two More Nigerian Pilgrims Die In Saudi Arabia”
The global leader of the Tijjaniyya Sect, Sheikh Muhammad Mahi Niasse, has denied urging the 16th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to step down from the throne. Sheikh Niasse added that the letter in circulation which purportedly claimed he asked the reinstated Sanusi to step down from the throne, is fake and forged. The … Continue reading “I Never Asked Sanusi To Step Down As Emir Of Kano – Sheikh Niasse”
Jaiz, Taj, Lotus Bank Recapitalisation to Drive Islamic Finance Growth The decision to double capital base of Nigeria Islamic lenders: Jaiz bank plc, Taj Bank and Lotus Bank Limited are expected to support industry growth in the coming years, according to Fitch Ratings note. The global rating agency expects the Islamic finance sector in Nigeria […]
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was recently dethroned by the state government, has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah. A circular, signed by Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, a senior councilor of the emirate, conveyed the announcement on Tuesday. The circular, dated June 10, 2024, … Continue reading “Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar For Sallah Celebration Amid Emirship Crisis”
NDLEA Arrests Nigerien With Illicit Drugs The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerien, Hassan Mummuni, with 4,000 pills of diazepam and 1.250kg Cannabis Sativa(Indian Hemp). A statement by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja stated that the suspect was nabbed along the Lalgo-Birnin Kebbi road, Kebbi on Saturday, […]
A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, has reportedly committed suicide in Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 9, 2024, said Hawatu was suspected to have killed herself from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina. Abdulkadir said Saliu Mohammed, … Continue reading “Hajj 2024: Nigerian pilgrim allegedly commits suicide in Saudi Arabia, another dies from illness”
Seven Nigerians have been arrested in Saudi Arabia for not having their NUSUK identity cards. A circular dated June 6, directed to States Muslim Pilgrims’ and Welfare Boards (SMPWBs) by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON’s Coordinator in Makkah, Aliyu Tanko, said the pilgrims were arrested in front of their hotels and from two … Continue reading “Hajj: Seven Nigerians Pilgrim Arrested In Saudi Arabia”