A coalition of civil rights and faith-based organisations has faulted renewed advocacy for the expansion of Sharia law in Nigeria, saying it poses a direct threat to the nation’s unity, constitutional order, and fundamental human rights. The coalition, under the umbrella of End Sharia Now and allied groups including One Nation One Law, Global ...
•Pope Leo XIV (C) Pope Leo XIV will pray at the site of the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion during an upcoming trip to Lebanon and Turkey, the Vatican said yesterday. The US-born pope is making his first overseas visit since becoming head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in May, following the death of […]
•The Holy Bible For centuries, people of faith have found inspiration and a deeper connection to their beliefs by visiting the sacred sites mentioned in the Bible. Faith-based tours offer a unique opportunity to walk in the footsteps of biblical figures, bringing the stories and teachings of the scriptures to life. These journeys not only [&he...
•Hajj pilgrims The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj operations. The inauguration, which took place at the Commission’s Board Room, Hajj House, Abuja, marked the formal commencement of pre...
Stakeholders in the Hajj industry have called for the urgent release of the adjusted fare for next year’s Hajj to enable intending pilgrims to plan properly and manage their limited resources efficiently ahead of the deadline. While awaiting the new fare, anxiety continues to mount as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) concludes ...
•Saudi Arabia flag The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced new, stringent health requirements for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage (1447 AH), reinforcing its commitment to public health safety and disease prevention during the annual religious gathering. In a circular released by the Saudi Ministry of Health, all intending pilgrims, including those ...
•Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate reduction in the 2026 Hajj fare to reflect the recent appreciation of the naira against the dollar, a major determinant of pilgrimage costs. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who conveyed the president’s directive yesterday during a meeting with the management and board members of the ...
•Britain’s new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, Sarah Mullally The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has faulted the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. It stated that the news of her emergence was a “devastating” development that “ignores the current situation and challenges being faced by the Ang...
•Pilgrims In 2025, Saudi Arabia introduced a new requirement for Umrah pilgrims, mandating verified hotel and transport bookings before visa approval. This change is aimed at improving the organisation and safety of pilgrim movements while reducing the risks of fraud and overcrowding, particularly during peak periods, reports Daily Independe...
•Pilgrims The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the approved fare for the 2026 Hajj at ₦8,244,813.67 and urged intending pilgrims to ensure full payment before December 31, 2025. In a statement signed by the Board’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu, the Director of the Board, Mallam Kadir...
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