The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed 26 September as the deadline for pilgrims' registration ahead of the 2027 Hajj. According to Premium Times, the commission said the deadline aligns with timelines established by Saudi authorities for organising the 2027 pilgrimage. The announcement serves as a reminder to intending Nigerian pilgrims to complete their registration before the cutoff date to secure participation in the annual religious exercise in Saudi Arabia.

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has presented a N828.64 billion budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. According to Punch, 77 per cent of the appropriation is allocated to capital projects, reflecting the administration's stated focus on infrastructure and development spending. The proposal will now be considered by lawmakers, who are expected to review the key sectoral allocations before passage into law.

The Katsina State Government has projected an Internally Generated Revenue of N95.77 billion to help finance its 2027 budget, which totals N828,638,844,091.48, according to ThisDay Live. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda disclosed the projection in Katsina. The announcement highlights the state's revenue targets ahead of the 2027 fiscal year, though full details of the budget proposal were not provided in the available report.

The Katsina State Government has refuted claims that it funded Hajj pilgrimages for bandit leaders or other criminal elements operating in the state. The government labeled these allegations as false and has called for evidence to support such claims, according to ThisDay Live.

The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahaya Daura, has pledged that lawmakers will expedite passage of the state's proposed 2027 budget, valued at N828.64 billion. He gave the assurance after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda presented the appropriation bill to the assembly. Daura described the proposal as the final budget of the current administration, according to Leadership newspaper. The commitment signals the legislature's intent to fast-track the bill before the administration's tenure ends.

The Kebbi Hisbah has arrested 25 individuals in a recent operation aimed at combating social vices and promoting moral values in the region. This initiative is part of the board's ongoing efforts to maintain peace and decency across Kebbi, according to PM News.