Vice-President Kashim Shettima will join the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) leadership, state pilgrims’ boards, and industry experts at the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit in Abuja on April 30, 2025, for a two-day event aimed at refining strategies for the 2025 Hajj operations. The summit will feature four intensive sessions with seven expert
The 47th edition of the Islamic Book Fair was officially launched in Kuwait on Monday, drawing attention to the enduring importance of literature, knowledge, and cultural identity in the Islamic world. The event, held at the headquarters of the Social Reform Society (SRS) in Rawda, is set to run until May 3 and is being
The former presidential flag bearer of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed recent political moves by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and other prominent figures to establish a new coalition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Sowore, while speaking in Abuja on Monday during the 50th
The small Christian community in Gaza—numbering just a few hundred—is mourning the death of Pope Francis, whose near-nightly video calls provided solace during the Israel-Hamas conflict that has ravaged the enclave since October 2023. Members of the Holy Family Catholic Parish, where over 600 displaced people (both Christians and Muslims) have sought refuge, described the
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, has raised a clarion call against the myriad forces of evil bedeviling Nigeria, pointing to corruption, insecurity, economic hardship, and deepening social divisions as the nation’s most pressing afflictions. Speaking during the opening Mass of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria’s first plenary assembly for
Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the Catholic Church passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 88 in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes not only from within the Catholic community but also from Muslim leaders and organizations around the world who viewed him as a
In what was both a symbolic return and a heartfelt message, Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, delivered a powerful address to the academic community of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), an institution he helped bring to life. His speech, deeply reflective and visionary, called on the university to stay true to its
Adeniji Kazeem, former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, has been elected as the new National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN), a prominent Islamic organization focused on education and social development. The election, held during the society’s national conference, also saw the emergence of Ibrahim Yusuf, Yasin, and others as part
In a show of world-class hospitality and logistical prowess, the management of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah has pulled out all the stops to welcome this year’s influx of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, ensuring their arrival and departure experiences are nothing short of exceptional. As the main gateway to the holy city of
By Shakirudeen Bankole The structural integrity of the security architecture of the leading socio-religious Islamic organization, Nasrul-lahi-l-fatih Society (NASFAT), was subjected to an intense scrutiny over the weekend, as industry experts gathered to assess its strength and susceptibility to breaches. Serving and retired senior officers and men from across the nation’s leading law enforcement agencies,
