…of Nigeria to sustain efforts to improve services and prioritise the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. Ahmed made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ismail Yusuf, at the Hajj House in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the commission…
…of a dog. Footage of a young Muslim man kicking a dog which had been following Hindu pilgrims in Sri Lanka went viral online in June. In a row in the comments, one Facebook user posted derogatory remarks about a Hindu deity. This caused Anojan to post a response in Tamil insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Anojan promptly…
…earlier reported that Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, resigned from his position.Sarkin Alhazai addressed his resignation letter to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government but gave no reason for leaving.His exit makes him the third political appointee unde…
Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, resigned from his positionSarkin Alhazai addressed his resignation letter to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government but gave no reason for leavingHis exit makes him the third political appointee under Governor Dikko Radda t…
…between both countriesNAHCON confirmed the slots were split between state Muslim pilgrims welfare boards and seven lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's administration for supporting the Hajj sector and Nigerian pilgrimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search f…
…governor explained that DSS operatives in Bauchi State visited the Bauchi State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board during the 2024 pilgrims’ operations. They demanded the e-passports of Idris and Gado, both of whom were registered as intending pilgrims. Gado’s passport had already been released and she had departed for the…
…800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including trekkers in the Himalaya mountains and pilgrims who had come to visit Mount Kailash in Tibet, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. At least 17 bodies have also been pulled from rivers in India, which officials presume to have floated downstream from Nepal. They are not includ…
…and commitment to public service. The inaugurated bodies are the Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Consumer Protection Committee and Edo State Rural Access Roads Agency. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Okpebholo said the appointments…
…reported that Jigawa State Executive Council approved a ₦3.5 billion loan for the State Pilgrims Welfare Board to cover 2027 Hajj deposits.The loan covers 466 intending pilgrims from Jigawa and is tied to a deadline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.The council also approved a ₦277 million contract to reno…
…Fire Academy, ACF Umetali Peter, and the Managing Director/Principal Consultant of Pilgrims Integrated Management Consult Ltd., Ukpola Okereke Chinedu. The statement read, “In a major step towards strengthening fire safety and emergency preparedness across Nigeria, the Federal Fire Service (FFS), in collaboration with…
…customer service mechanisms and modern terminal amenities. “The recently upgraded Pilgrims’ Terminal at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, with its 300-seat waiting hall, VIP and VVIP lounges, free high-speed Wi-Fi, fully air-conditioned mosque and modern security screening equipment, clearly demonstrates FAAN…
Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is divided over allegations of marginalisation. The grievances may not be unconnected to allegations that indigenous Muslims in the state are being sidelined in favour of non-indigenes. Stakeholders have expressed deep concerns over the recent appointments into the board and ha…
Matawalle commended the pilgrims for their patience, cooperation and discipline throughout the Hajj operations, noting that their conduct contributed significantly to the success of the exercise. He also prayed for their safe journey home and a joyful reunion with their families after the spiritual pilgrimage. The Dire…