Religion (Page 5)

Breaking: Sultan of Sokoto Declares Monday as First Day of Zulhijja 1447AH From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday, 18th May 2026, as the first day of Zulhijja 1447AH. This is Continue Reading

Hajj 2026 Update: 860,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto More than 860,000 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia so far for Hajj. Over 820,000 pilgrims entered the Kingdom through airports. More than 240,000 pilgrims benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative, helping speedContinue Reading

Pray For Nigeria, Gov. Uba Sani Tells Pilgrims, As Kaduna Flags Off Hajj Exercise By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto Governor Uba Sani has been doing everything possible to ensure that Kaduna State pilgrims perform their Hajj with ease, and to rank amongst the most comfortable pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.Continue Reading

Sultanate Council Appoints veteran journalist, Jabbi Ibrahim as Chief Imam of Zawiyyah Jumuat Mosque, Illelar Dabore  The Sultanate Council has approved the appointment of Mohammed Jabbi Ibrahim as the new Chief Imam of Zawiyyah Jumuat Mosque, Illelar Dabore, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Mohammed Jabbi Ibrahim, a veteranContinue Reading

Etsu Nupe urges intending Muslim pilgrims to be good ambassadors By Mohammed Baba Busu Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has urged intending Muslim pilgrims from Niger State to conduct themselves responsibly and serve as worthy ambassadors of the state and NigeriaContinue Reading

Sokoto conducts first flight of 485 intending pilgrims to Madinah From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto The first flight of 485 intending pilgrims from Sokoto State for the 2026 Hajj exercise left the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, at about 6.14am on Monday. Our Correspondent in Sokoto reports thatContinue Reading