NCPC Boss, Bishop Adegbite, Visits Pioneer Executive Secretary Over Mother’s Death
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has paid a condolence visit to the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Commission, John Opara, following the death of his mother, Christiana Opara. A statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Director of Media and Public Relations, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission […]
NCPC Targets Efficient Pilgrimage Services Through Training
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Stephen Adegbite, has called for stronger collaboration to improve pilgrimage operations and deliver lasting impact to pilgrims. made the call in Abuja, during the Commission’s maiden one-day training workshop for Information Officers and Administrative Officers of State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards, held […]
Zamfara Loses 456 Hajj Slots After Saudi Reduces Nigeria’s Allocation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s Hajj allocation, leading to the cancellation of 456 intending pilgrims from Zamfara State for the 2026 exercise. The Chairman of the Zamfara State Hajj Commission, Musa Mallaha, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Wednesday. Mallaha explained that the […]
Shari’ah Council Disowns ‘Prayer Against INEC Chair’ Claim
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has dismissed reports alleging it directed Muslims to embark on prayers for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued Monday in Kaduna, the council’s Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, said the […]