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.

The Muslim Congress (TMC) has emphasized the need for greater unity among Muslims during a congratulatory visit to Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, the newly appointed Chief Imam of Ilorin. The delegation offered prayers for Allah’s guidance, wisdom, and good health for the Chief Imam as he takes on this important religious role.

The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on religious leaders to prioritize truth and verify information before sharing it publicly. During a capacity-building workshop for Islamic clerics from Northern Nigeria in Abuja, Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede emphasized the importance of responsible communication in sermons, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2027 elections.

The Tijjaniyya Movement has declared its support for a popular governor from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Kano, which is the home of its grand Khalifah, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano.

The Grand Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, on Monday visited the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre, Markaz Agege, in Lagos, an Islamic training centre founded by the scholar Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory. According to Daily Trust, the institution and its surrounding area came alive for the visit. The Chief Imam, who also serves as a chairman, was received at the foremost centre, with the visit drawing attention from the local community.

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will be turbaned as the Sardauna of Ilorin on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, according to the organising committee. The date was announced in a statement signed by Alh Bashir Adigun. The ceremony, described as historic, will be performed by the Emir of Ilorin, who also serves as chairman of the Kwara State traditional council.