Category: Religion Watch (ISLAM)

Okiro Builds Mosque at Police Secondary School Minna, Earns Emir’s Honour

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Inspector-General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Mbama Okiro, has been commended for promoting religious harmony and national unity following the construction of a mosque at Police Secondary School, Minna, in Niger State. The commendation was contained in a statement by Amb. Prince Sixtus Opara, Media Aide to Chief Mike Okiro, who described the project as a symbol of tolerance, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence in a diverse society like Nigeria. Chief Okiro, a Christian from Southern Nigeria, was said to have funded and completed the…

Friday Sermon: Welcoming The Best Days Of The Year, The First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, Who gives preference for certain days and months as He wishes, blessing them with virtues as He wills. This is one of the manifestations of His mercy, to be a reminder for those who contemplate. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, the Almighty, the All-Forgiving, alone without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, the Chosen and the Beloved…

NAHCON Mourns as Adamawa Pilgrim Dies in Saudi Arabia During 2026 Hajj Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a Nigerian pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who died in Saudi Arabia during the 2026 Hajj exercise. Mallama Aishatu, aged 73, reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, 9 May 2026, while travelling from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. In a condolence message issued by the Commission, the Chairman of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, conveyed the sympathy of the Federal Government to the deceased’s…

Airlift with Intent- NAHCON’s Early Signals of Reform By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice

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In the often turbulent theatre of Nigeria’s public administration, reform rarely arrives quietly. Yet the unfolding developments at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria suggest a departure from the familiar script of delay and disorder. What is emerging is not spectacle, but something more consequential: method. On May 3rd, 2026, the 2026 Hajj airlift was formally flagged off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with an explicit commitment to safety, coordination, and pilgrim welfare. UMZA flight UMZ3501 departed Abuja at 17:03hrs with 473 Kogi pilgrims (296 men, 177 women), setting…

Friday Sermon: Leave Tribalism, It’s Rotten And Smelly! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise belongs to Allah, the Clear Truth, who establishes the truth and nullifies falsehood, even if the criminals dislike it. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah send abundant peace and blessings upon him. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) strongly condemned tribalism and…

NAHCON Engages Ulama on Pilgrims’ Education, Spiritual Preparedness Ahead of 2026 Hajj

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara of the Information and Publications Division, NAHCON, the Chairman of the Commission, Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba, made this known on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, during a strategic engagement and inauguration of the 2026 Hajj Ulama Team held at the Conference Hall, Hajj House, Abuja. The meeting brought together about 120 prominent Islamic scholars from across the country,…

Kogi Ulama Back NAHCON Chairman Yusuf, Call for Reform-Driven Leadership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Kogi State Council of Ulama of Nigeria has expressed strong confidence in the leadership of the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, describing his appointment as a reflection of merit, integrity, and proven administrative capacity. The Council conveyed its position during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where a delegation led by its Chairman, Sheikh Salman Adam Imam, formally congratulated Yusuf and offered prayers for a successful tenure. In a statement presented during the visit, the clerics noted that Yusuf’s…

Friday Sermon: Betrayal And Secretly Recording Someone’s Phone Conversations Without His Consent! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, who is All-Seeing over every thing. He knows the treachery of the eyes and what the breasts conceal. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone with no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him in abundance. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said…

Friday Sermon: Muslims Loved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) More Than Anyone! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise be to Allah, who sent His Prophet Muhammad as a radiant lamp, and made love for him and following him a straight path. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, who is without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah exalt and send peace to him, his family, and his companions in abundance. To proceed:   Dear brothers and sisters! Pastor Emmanuel Sunday…

Friday Sermon: Hoping And Praying For Good Leadership In Nigeria! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise is due to Allah, who is unique in His Majesty, having no partner or helper. He sent down His Book with the truth and preserved it from the hands of those who would tamper with it. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.   May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, his pure family,…