Prof. Abdullahi Usman, National Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has assured that no intending pilgrims will miss the 2025 Hajj. Usman, who gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday, debunked the allegations that he was truncating the preparation for the 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage by cancelling deals with Saudi Arabia Masha’ir Companies.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, says government failures were responsible for the recent stampedes in Oyo, Anambra and Abuja. The Bishop stated this on Wednesday in his Christmas message, stressing that the stampedes were a metaphor for the situation of desperation that citizens have been thrown into.
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th December, 2024, and Wednesday 1st January, 2025 as Public Holidays. Federal government declared the days to mark Christmas celebration, Boxing Day and New Year respectively. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani on behalf of the minister.
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reaffirmed his commitment to the installation of the newly appointed District Head of Bichi, Munir Sanusi, and his assumption of office at the Bichi palace.
Abuja National Mosque management has approved Professor Iliyasu Usman's appointment as the first-ever Igbo Muslim to serve as an Imam, a historic moment for the Nigerian Muslim community. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) disclosed this in a congratulatory message to Usman on Friday. This appointment has been celebrated widely, especially among the SEMON, which views it as a testament to Usman’s commitment to Islamic scholarship and leadership.
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following his nomination President Bola Tinubu on August 19, 2024. Usman’s confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which stated that his nomination was in line with section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act 2006.
