RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — MAY 2025 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a mandatory fine of ₦20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without an official permit. This latest directive aims to regulate the pilgrimage process and ensure that all intending pilgrims secure the necessary authorization before embarking on the sacred journey. The
The Lagos State Area Unit of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN Lagos) has lauded the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for his rare display of transparency and accountability following the technical disruptions that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that a total of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been successfully transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise. This figure, according to the commission, represents 34.4 percent of the overall number of pilgrims expected to participate in this year’s
As the annual pilgrimage season draws near, Saudi Arabia has stepped up preparations to accommodate the growing number of faithful Muslims from across the globe, including thousands of Nigerian pilgrims who are expected to take part in Hajj 2025. One of the busiest entry points for international pilgrims, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, is
Nigerian pilgrims heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise have been advised to strictly adhere to financial disclosure regulations as enforced by the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1446, authorities in the Kingdom have reiterated the mandatory requirement for all inbound and outbound travelers
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the successful departure of the second batch of intending pilgrims from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The group, consisting of over 400 pilgrims, departed from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday
The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode came alive as over 300 entrepreneurs, scholars, and industry professionals converged for the 2025 edition of the Ijebu Muslim Business Summit (IMBS), a platform designed to harmonize commerce with Islamic ethics in pursuit of sustainable economic growth. Held under the compelling theme, “Sustaining Growth with Islamic Principles,” the summit attracted
The sacred journey of a lifetime has officially commenced for thousands of Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, as they began their solemn movement from the holy city of Madinah to Makkah — the spiritual epicentre of Islam. The transition, which started earlier this week, follows the pilgrims’ stay in Madinah where they offered
By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji A group called RMQK emerged recently in Yoruba Land. Its leader is based in Abeokuta, South West Nigeria. The group claims to be promoting what it calls spiritism or spiritualism. It worships Jinns (i.e., supernatural beings. See Qur’an 72). RMQK is an abbreviation for Ruqoyaaheelu, Marqatayaaheelu, Qoyqoyaaheelu, and Kashfayaaheelu. These four terms
Nigeria has recorded an impressive start to the 2025 Hajj operations with the successful airlift of 19 per cent of its registered pilgrims within the first 72 hours of the exercise. This marks a significant leap when compared to the 2024 Hajj season, during which only 9 per cent of intending pilgrims had been airlifted
