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By Khalid Idris Doya The Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in Bauchi has expressed its gratitude to the Almighty God for the successful completion of the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, having all its 2682 peacefully returned home after the holy exercise. “To be honest and sincere, for over 10 – 15 years, we have never […]
To ease the financial burden on pilgrims participating in the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the Federal Government and eight states spent ₦100.642 billion on subsidies and allowances. The Hajj pilgrimage, which took place from June 14 to June 19, saw significant government spending at a time when 20 states had refused to pay wage […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has announced the formation of the 2024 Amirul Hajj Committee, appointing Deputy Governor Malam Mani Malam Mummuni as its Chairman. This announcement was made through a press release signed by Suleiman Ahmad Tudu, the Senior Special Assistant (Media) in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, a […]
By Imam Murtadha Gusau In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation, may Allah extol the mention of our noble Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels, bless him and give him peace and security―and his family, his Companions and […]
The federal government has allocated ₦90 billion to offset part of the costs for pilgrims embarking on the journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year. According to a reliable insider at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), who preferred to remain anonymous, the government’s intervention will alleviate financial burdens on prospective pilgrims. […]
Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, has called on all intending pilgrims for Hajj 2024 not to rush into collecting their deposits back from States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and Agencies. The CSO made the call on Tuesday following the decision of the Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, to ask all pilgrims that have paid the initial […]
In a significant diplomatic move, President Tinubu welcomed a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement at the Presidential Villa earlier today. The meeting, held in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, saw President Tinubu engaging with prominent members of the influential Islamic movement. During the course of the discussions, President Tinubu made a pivotal […]
The Federal Government has granted approval to three airlines – Air Peace, Flynas, and Max Air – to exclusively serve as carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. In addition, three cargo companies – Cargo Zeal Technologies Limited, NAHCO Aviance, and Qualla Investment Limited – have been approved to handle the airfreight of pilgrims’ excess luggage, […]
In anticipation of the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that intending pilgrims will need to deposit a minimum of N4.5 million, signaling an increase in the cost of the pilgrimage for the upcoming year. Furthermore, NAHCON has indicated that it is currently reviewing the reports from the committees […]