NDLEA arrests wanted drug baron behind 4 cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have taken into custody a wanted
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Worldwide alcohol consumption declining slowly — WHO
People around the world are drinking less alcohol than they used to but the World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning
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Saudi Authorities blame heat stress, unauthorised trips as Hajj deaths reach 1,301
Saudi Arabia’s official death toll from this year’s Hajj exercise has reached 1,301, with extreme heat and unauthorised trips cited
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Lagos APC executive dies in Mecca, party mourns
The Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of its Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota
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Nigerian pilgrim returns lost $800, other currencies in Makkah
Malam Abba Limawa, 52, a Nigerian pilgrim from Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has returned 10,500 Russian
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Daily recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah strengthens faith — Cleric
Sheikh Kabiru Umar-Wasagu, a member of Da’awah Committee, Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board, says a Muslim recites Fatiha 17 times
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Plateau State pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
Mr Ismaila Musa, a pilgrim from Plateau, has passed on in Makka, Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim
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Extreme Heat: Nigeria losses pilgrim, cautions against flaunting Saudi’s directive
A Nigerian pilgrim, who was on his way to Jamrate to perform the ritual of throwing stones, has
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Zulum urges prayers for Tinubu, Shettima, others
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Nigerians to pray for President
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Digital hajj operation a sure check against illegal pilgrims – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the introduction of digital hajj operation by the Saudi authorities
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2024 Hajj: Zulum approves N521.4m for Borno pilgrims
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved N521.4m cash assistance for the 2024 Borno
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2024 Hajj: Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Makkah
The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. A statement by
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Over 200 intending pilgrims protest in Ilorin over faulty aircraft
No fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Kwara on Friday protested at llorin international Airport over the inability of
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NDLEA arrests intending pilgrims with cocaine in Lagos
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – No fewer than 4 prospective pilgrims bound for Saudi Arabia were apprehended by the National
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Strike: NAHCON cautions NLC against disrupting transportation of pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has cautioned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), against disrupting the ongoing transportation
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to revive cargo flight operation – Keyamo
The Federal Government of Nigeria and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have resolved to revive cargo flight operation s to
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2024 Hajj: 3rd flight from Birnin Kebbi arrives in Saudi Arabia on Saturday
The third flight from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, arrived in Madina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on
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Visa processing for 2024 Hajj reaches advanced stage – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday said it has reached an advanced stage in the processing
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Tinubu to Bill Gates: We’re investing in technology for transparency, accountability
President Bola Tinubu, has said his administration is investing in technology tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government.
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Investment: Tinubu woos Samsung with conducive environment
President Bola Tinubu has assured Samsung group and other genuine investors of a conducive business environment in Nigeria’s economic
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