2024 Hajj

2024 Hajj: Lagos loses male pilgrim

One of the Lagos State pilgrims for the Y2024 Holy Pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Oloshogbo Isiaka Idris died on his return from Tawaf (circumambulation) of the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Tuesday. The painful loss was…

2024 Hajj: Kebbi loses pilgrim in Mecca

The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of one of its pilgrims, Tawalkatu Busare Alako, from Jega Local Government Area. Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the board, disclosed this in a statement in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi…

Lagos Govt to airlift over 1,800 pilgrims for 2024 Hajj

By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has announced plans to airlift 1,862 pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj, according to the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode. Speaking during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing on Wednesday at Alausa, Ikeja, Layode…

FG subsidised 2024 Hajj with N90bn – Shettima

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has disclosed that his principal, President Bola Tinubu, subsidised the 2024 Hajj with N90 billion. He stated this when he represented Tinubu to flag off the inaugural airlift of the 2024 Hajj exercise from Nigeria to…

2024 Hajj: Ogun pilgrims to pay N4.8m

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the total sum of 4.899 Million naira (Basic Travelling Allowance BTA inclusive) as the final hajj fare for 2024 hajj. The Executive Secretary, Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Dauda…