Umrah

Hajj 2022: Nigerian pilgrims depart for Mecca

June 17, 2022

President Buhari, Asiwaju Tinubu meet in Aso Rock Villa

May 4, 2022

All is set for the Senate President of the Federal Republic, Senator Ahmad Lawan, to commission a multimillion naira sports complex facilitated by Senator Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North-East senatorial district.

2023: Senator Lawan to pick presidential nomination forms

May 1, 2022

Seven lawmakers in the Ogun State House of Assembly, who were loyalists of serving senator representing Ogun Central, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday night dumped their party and returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Senator Amosun writes Senate over 2023 presidential bid

April 27, 2022

The chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has directed state Muslim pilgrims’ welfare boards and agencies to start immediate preparations for Hajj 2022.

NAHCON: Nigerian pilgrims may pay N2.5 million for 2022 hajj

April 21, 2022

Seven lawmakers in the Ogun State House of Assembly, who were loyalists of serving senator representing Ogun Central, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, yesterday night dumped their party and returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

2023: Senator Amosun fixes date to declare for presidency

April 20, 2022

Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, says what the country needs at this time is excellent and purposeful leadership.

Sultan of Sokoto mourns death of 29 teenagers in Sokoto boat mishap

April 15, 2022

A picture taken June 23, 2020 shows a few worshippers performing al-Fajr prayer at the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca. – Saudi Arabia held a “very limited” hajj in 2020 and 2021, with pilgrims already in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual as it moves to curb the biggest coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf. (Photo by STR / AFP)

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj to foreign participation after two-year hiatus

March 6, 2022

The chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has directed state Muslim pilgrims’ welfare boards and agencies to start immediate preparations for Hajj 2022.

NAHCON directs state pilgrimage boards to prepare for 2022 hajj

March 4, 2022

A businesswoman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for ingesting 80 pellets of cocaine.

Saudi-bound businesswoman excretes 80 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport

November 29, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the investment conference organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute.

President Buhari returns after Saudi Arabia summit

October 30, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, attributed growing social unrest to inequalities and unfair policies that exclude the majority from opportunities for participation, calling on world leaders and global investors to prioritise inclusive and humane policies.

President Buhari prays for everlasting peace in Nigeria

October 28, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, unveiled the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) otherwise known as eNaira making Nigeria the first African country to introduce the new innovative form of the payment system.

President Buhari, Wale Tinubu, Aliko Dangote, others perform Lesser Hajj

October 28, 2021

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Katsina pilgrims board makes N768.9 million Hajj refunds

September 23, 2021

Official: Lagos may not sell forms for 2022 pilgrimage

August 27, 2021