By Shafii Sani Mohammed For millions of Nigerian Muslims, the Hajj pilgrimage represents not only a religious obligation but also a lifetime spiritual aspiration. However, the global rising cost of performing Hajj, has made the journey increasingly out of reach for many. Timely enough, the National Hajj Commission of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri has urged Corps members to embrace the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to gain skills and achieve self-reliance. Fintiri made the call during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch C, Stream 2 Corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Damare,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Flyzone Tourism has launched a visa assistance centre in Lagos to create seamless travel opportunities for Nigerian travellers. Mr Ayodeji Awomoyi, Principal Executive of Flyzone Tourism, during a press conference on Wednesday, in Lagos, said that the centre was created to properly educate travellers based on travelContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A renowned Islamic cleric in Nigeria, Sheikh Shariff Saleh has called on media practitioners in the country to prioritise national interest and promote good governance in carrying out their constitutional duties. The Cleric, who is the Chairman of the Fatwa Committee of the Nigerian Supreme Council forContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The progenitor of female talking drummers, Aralola Olamuyiwa, known as “Ara” has disclosed plans to be honoured by former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to commemorate her 25 years on stage and 50 years birthday. Ara who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian emerging Afro-fusion singer, Dennis Oni- Olaonipekun, popularly known as “Dennis Today”, has released a new single titled “Blessings”. Dennis Today, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, described the single as a soul-stirring song and a deeply personal as well as spiritual anthem. He said theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has implored Alhaji Alidu Shutti, the acting Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to uphold the values of sincerity, transparency, and excellence, which are central to the NASFAT mission. The Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, made theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has set records straight and clarify the events that led to the viral video, where its Commissioner, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, was accused of an assault. The ministry, in a statement on Thursday, said that the viral video wasContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, (MUSWEN), has facilitated with Alhaji Alidu Shutti, the newly appointed acting Secretary of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, the President of MUSWEN and Deputy President-General, Southern Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, said this inContinue Reading
