A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims has overturned in Iran, killing at least 28 passengers, Iranian state media reports. The crash happened on Tuesday night in the central Iranian province of Yazd and was due to a defective braking system, Reuters…
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 of Nigeria pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Director, Public Affairs, NAHCON, Mrs Fatima Usara, gave the advice in a statement…
Board urges pilgrims to pay N399k balance
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed N4.9 million as the final cost for the this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The announcement is in conformity with the one as announced by the Chairman,…
Pilgrims pray for Nigeria’s unity (Nation)
Pilgrims from Lagos State to this year’s holy journey in Israel yesterday offered special prayers for the unity and national development of Nigeria. The service, held at the Ramada Centre in Jerusalem, was attended by dignitaries, including Commissioner for Home…