Hajj: 1,584 Kaduna pilgrims return home
By Mohammed Tijjani The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency says it has so far transported about 1, 584 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia back home, after performing the […]
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1,193 intending pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia from Kaduna State
One thousand, one hundred and ninety-three intending 2022 Hajj pilgrims have left Kaduna State for Saudi Arabia. They are part of the 2,491 slots allocated […]
2,256 intending pilgrims from Niger to perform 2022 Hajj
Two thousand, two hundred and fifty-six pilgrims from Niger are expected to perform the 2022 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, an official has said.Alhaji Hassan Idris, […]
Be good ambassadors in Saudi Arabia – Mohammed urges pilgrims
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on intending pilgrims departing to Saudi Arabia for the 2022 holy pilgrimage to be good ambassadors of […]
2022 Hajj: FCT board begins orientation of intending pilgrims on Mach 26
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence first phase of its education and orientation for intending […]
Pilgrimage will enhance leadership, development- NCPC boss
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev Yakubu Pam, has urged intending pilgrims to ensure that they return with innovations to […]
Bauchi Pilgrims board, NOA to sensitise pilgrims on Hajj 2022, COVID-19 protocols –official
The Bauchi state Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board is to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in sensitizing intending pilgrims ahead of the 2022 Hajj […]
Sule bags NCPC 2020 pilgrims award
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has awarded Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa the “Best Pilgrimage Sponsorship Governor in North Central for Year 2020“. The […]
Hajj: FCT board refunds N432m to 334 intending pilgrims
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has refunded N432 million to 334 intending pilgrims who indicated interest to collect their 2021 Hajj deposit. The Director […]
COVID-19: Kano to refund 2,300 intending pilgrims for 2021 Hajj
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board (KSPWB), said 2,300 intending pilgrims who deposited money for the 2021 Hajj pilgrimage will be refunded of their deposits. […]
Insecurity: Lalong urges Christian pilgrims to pray for Nigeria
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has urged the 2020 Christian pilgrims to Jordan to pray for the nation to overcome its security challenges while in […]
COVID-19: Board initiates refund of Hajj deposits to pilgrims in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (BSMPWB), says it has initiated refund of the 2020/2021 Hajj deposits to intending pilgrims in the state. Alhaji […]
SCOAN: Hoteliers decry lull in business weeks after TB Joshua’s demise
Two hoteliers and guest house operators around the Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) at Ikotun-Egbe in Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State, have decried […]
CSO commends Bauchi governor for building ultra modern hajj camp
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society Organisation(CSO), has commended Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State for the completion and commissioning of an ultra modern […]
NCPC warns intending pilgrims against abscondment
The Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has warned intending pilgrims to Israel against plan to abscond while performing pilgrimage. Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary […]
Hajj: 3,837 Kaduna intending pilgrims receive COVID-19 vaccine –official
No fewer than 3,837 intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj in Kaduna state have received their first COVID-19 vaccinations, according to the State Muslim […]
2021 Hajj: Intending pilgrims must take COVID-19 vaccine – Official
The Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, says intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj must take the COVID-19 vaccine before allowed into Saudi Arabia. […]
Ganduje urges intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged intending Muslim pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors of the country. Ganduje made the call […]
Labourer bags 6 months jail term for stealing loudspeaker in Hajj Camp
An Abuja Upper Area Court in Zuba, on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old labourer, Stephen Nanzhi, to six months imprisonment for stealing a loudspeaker from Hajj […]
NOA, NAHCON strengthen collaboration for safe COVID period Hajj
By Chimezie Godfrey The National Orientation Agency NOA and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have agreed to strengthen their long-existing collaboration toward safe […]
Nasarawa to transport 250 intending Christian Pilgrims to Israel
Executive Secretary, Nasarawa State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, Mr David Ayewa, says no fewer than 250 Intending Pilgrims will be transported to Jerusalem for the […]
NCPC to sanction guarantors of Pilgrims who violate guidelines
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), says henceforth, guarantors of pilgrims who violate the guidelines for pilgrimage will be sanctioned and charged to court. The […]
2021 Hajj: NAHCON inaugurates pilgrims screening committee
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a Coordinating Committee in Nigeria that will ensure a smooth introduction of Saudi immigration screening of […]
Hajj 2020: Kwara pilgrims board allays fear of cancellation
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has allayed fears of prospective pilgrims on cancellation for this year’s Hajj (pilgrimage) to Saudi Arabia. The board is […]