The Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has given each 2019 pilgrim from the state the sum of 300 Saudi Riyal. The good gesture was meant to subsidized pilgrims hadaya payment owing to the high […]
The spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, has made scary prophesy. The controversial cleric who spoke while addressing his congregation, threatened to resign his priesthood by October 1 if the […]
About 2.5 million pilgrims performed this year’s Hajj exercise, the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Nigeria, Adnan Bin Mahmoud Bostaji has said. Mr Bostaji, who gave the total number of pilgrims who attended Arafat on Saturday […]
Muslims have been called upon to emulate Prophet Ibrahim by being obedient to Allah. The Deputy Imam of Yobe Mosque and Islamic Centre, Ustaz Algoni Kamsulum, made the call on Sunday after the Eid-El-Kabir two […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised Nigeria pilgrims performing this year Hajj in Saudi Arabia to pray for the peace and unity of the country. A statement by the […]
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir . Lawan in a Sallah message released Saturday, by his Media Adviser, Ola […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has said that it will set up a panel to investigate the reported abandonment of some intending pilgrims at Aminu Kano International Airport. There was report Thursday in […]
Saudi Ministry of Interior has said that 350,000 pilgrims would use train to Mina-Arafat-Mustalifah-Jamarat, while 800,000 will use buses. The security spokesperson of the ministry Prince Nasir Turkey, said this at a joint press conference […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised Nigerian pilgrims to use umbrellas to cover their heads as they embark on the Hajj rites which start Friday. According to the commission, this is coming […]
Saudi Arabia has said that the Hajj rites would start from the midnight of Thursday in Makkah. All pilgrims will reach Makkahby the end of Thursday, Mansoor Al-Turki, spokesman of the Interior Ministry, said at […]
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said that about 350,000 fully air conditioned tents awaits over 1.8 million pilgrims expected to commence movement to Mina preparatory to Hajj 2019 rites on Thursday […]
Pastor Isaac Pada of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Lugbe, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised alarm over the disappearance of his wife and four children. Pada told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Performance Measurement (ADAA) has announced the launch of measurement operations for this year’s Hajj season.The center will target 50 services provided by 16 government agencies to pilgrims from Saudi Arabia […]
Weeks after opinions were divided following rape allegation from wife of musician Timi Dakolo, the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, on Sunday, staged a comeback on pulpit and pronounced victorious […]
The Saudi Supreme Court has confirmed Thursday that the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah had been sighted. Hajj will therefore begin on Friday August 9, pilgrims will spend the day on the plains of Mount […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warmed Nigerian Pilgrims against engaging in political activities during Hajj in Saudi Arabia. In a statement by the Head, Public Affairs, Hajiya Fatima Sanda Usara, the commission […]
The weather in Makkah is very hot and extreme, especially pilgrims who are not used to high temperatures, and therefore they have been asked to reduce outdoor activities before the peak Hajj season. Indonesia’s Head […]
Independent Hajj Reporters have commended the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Adnan Bin Mahmoud Bostaji, for his extraordinary hard work, openness and simplicity in the process of executing hajj 2019 policies […]
The Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has condemned the killing of Enugu Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. Paul Offu by suspected herdsmen and demanded for immediate arrest of the perpetrators. […]
Catholic priests are about now on Friday protesting the killing of one their colleagues Reverend Fr. Paul Offu on Thursday night. Fr. Offu, Parish Priest of St. James Greater Catholic Church was allegedly shot dead […]
Another Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Offu, has been killed by gunmen in Enugu State. The Catholic Diocese of Enugu on its Facebook page said that the reverend father was shot dead Thursday evening by […]
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of two female pilgrims from the state in Saudi Arabia. An official of the board, Mr. Hassan Bindawa, made the announcement in Mecca on Thursday. Bindawa […]
A 130-year-old man arrived at King Abdul Aziz International Airport on Wednesday to perform the Haj pilgrim, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Ohi Aidros Samri, who is believed to be the oldest person […]
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria […]
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