The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dismissed allegations of racketeering and procedural irregularities in the selection of the 2025 Hajj National Medical Team (NMT), asserting that the process was transparent and conducted according to established standards. In a statement issued on May 3, 2025, NAHCON responded to reports accusing the commission of bias
As the 2025 Hajj season approaches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is intensifying its efforts to ensure the safety and efficiency of transportation services for pilgrims. The Transport General Authority (TGA) has launched extensive inspection campaigns across key entry points to Makkah, the holy sites, and Madinah, aiming to uphold high standards in the movement
By Shakirudeen Bankole The former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has expressed deep concern over the growing number of faith-based organisations in Nigeria, which, paradoxically, coincides with a disturbing increase in moral decadence across the nation. Fashola, who also served as Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, Works and Housing, made this
The Kaaba, located in the heart of Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, stands as the most revered and spiritually significant structure in Islam. Known as the House of Allah, it is the direction of prayer for over a billion Muslims worldwide and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Each year, millions of believers from
In a disturbing turn of events on Friday afternoon, three individuals sustained injuries following a violent altercation at a mosque in downtown Hamilton, Canada. The incident, which unfolded at approximately 2:15 p.m. local time on May 2, 2025, sent shockwaves through the local Muslim community and prompted a swift response from law enforcement authorities. According
In a remarkable display of faith and resilience, four Muslim pilgrims-three from Spain and one from Morocco-have arrived in Saudi Arabia on horseback after an arduous journey across Europe and the Middle East to participate in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Their arrival at the Al Hadithah border crossing in the northern Al Qurayyat region has
By Amidat Shittu Opeyemi The 6th Biennial Zonal Women’s Conference of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) climaxed today Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Eti-Osa Local Community Development Area of Lagos State. The parley brought together Muslim women and faithful from across the Lagos Zone 1 administrative formations of the Islamic organisation . Speaking at the event,
By Shakirudeen Bankole The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos State, was a Mekkah of sort on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as Nigeria’s movers and shakers converged to rain encomiums on Nasru-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) for its milestone 30th Anniversary at a commemorative lecture. The theme of the event was: “Faith, Social Justice and
The Mahdu Thaqoofatil Islamiyyah Li-Tahleemil Arobiy Al-Islamiy, also known as the Institute of Islamic Civilization, has graduated nine students in Qur’anic memorisation and recitation, as part of its efforts to promote Islamic scholarship and moral education in Nigeria. The event, held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the institute’s premises in Itele, Ogun State, marked
The Saudi Arabian government has approved a new policy granting first-time pilgrims a paid leave of 10 to 15 days to enable them to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. This development, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), is seen as a major boost for Muslim employees seeking to fulfill one of
