The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Agency has began medical screening to all its intending pilgrims who are expected to perform this year’s Hholy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The agency’s spokesperson, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for Nigerian pilgrims to use cash during the 2025 Hajj in Makkah, reversing its earlier decision to mandate debit card-only transactions for Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). This reversal comes after Vice…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa State Command, and the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board have initiated a collaborative framework to foster a stronger working relationship. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer…
A 42-year-old man, Yunusa Adamu was on Wrdnedady, arraniged in a Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada Abuja for allegedly deceiving and obtaining N1.2 million from intending pilgrims for purchase of form. The police charged Adamu of Bako village, Kwali Area Council…
By Sodiq Adelakun A total of 188 Lagos State pilgrims who participated in the 2024 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia have arrived in Lagos, safely. The pilgrims, including the elderly, those with health issues, and international pilgrims from the USA…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised Nigerian pilgrims to use umbrellas to protect themselves from the scorching sun. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, gave the advice in an interview with the newsmen, on Friday…
By Adeyanju Esther The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several intending pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia for attempting to smuggle cocaine. The operatives conducted a raid on Emerald Hotel in the Ladipo area of…
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State pilgrims currently observing the 2024 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed their gratitude and fervent prayers for the leadership of the state, following the fulfillment of promises made by Governor Babajide…
The Kebbi Government says it has approved the subsidy allocation of N3.34 billion to 3,344 prospective pilgrims to this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia from the state. The approval was to complete the payment of additional fares of about N2…
The inaugural flight of Nigerian pilgrims for 2022 Hajj exercise has begun in Maiduguri with 546 pilgrims. The President Muhammadu Buhari, inaugurated the exercise on Thursday at the Maiduguri International Airport. Represented by Gov. Babagana Zulum, the president said the…
