Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have reportedly arrested an alleged notorious bandit and kidnapper in Sokoto during the screening of intending Muslim pilgrims. The suspect, according to Daily Trust, identified as Sani Galadi, was arrested on Monday at… Another ‘bandit’ arrested during hajj screening in Sokoto …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has issued a stern warning to intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj, cautioning them against any acts that could tarnish the image of Nigeria, particularly drug trafficking and money laundering. The governor delivered the warning… Hajj: Gombe gov warns pilgrims against drug trafficking, money laundering …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more
Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has scheduled May 18 and 20, 2025, for the airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This was disclosed by the Director General of the board, Alhaji Umar Labbo, during a meeting with Aminul Hajj and his… Jigawa Pilgrims Welfare Board sets May 18, 20 … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a total of 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims have been transported to Madinah for the 2025 Hajj operation. Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared the inaugural flight open in Owerri, Imo on Friday. Advertisement A data released by Shafii… 2025 Hajj: 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims leave for Madinah …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has imposed new penalties targeting individuals who violate Hajj permit regulations. The Ministry of Interior made this known on Thursday saying the sanctions include a heavy fine of $26,661 on those who apply for visit visas on behalf of people… Saudi Arabia imposes $26,661 fine on Hajj visa violators …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
The Ogun State Government has warned intending pilgrims from the state to avoid travelling with prohibited items such as kolanuts, knives, blades, scissors, and shaving sticks. The Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, issued the… 2025 Hajj: Don’t travel with kolanuts, shaving sticks — Ogun Govt warns intending pilgrims …C0NTINUE … Read more
The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the first batch of intending pilgrims will depart from Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia on May 12. Alh. Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, Executive Secretary of the Board, made this known during an enlightenment programme for… Kwara pilgrims set for May 12 Hajj departure …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj will officially begin on May 13, 2025. Chairman of the Board, Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, made the disclosure during an inspection visit to Hajj training… Kano set to commence 2025 Hajj operations, announces date …C0NTINUE … Read more
A faith-based Civil Society Organization, CSO, that reports and advocates for workable Hajj policies, the Independent Hajj Reporters, IHR, has called on the States’ Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, SMPWBs to conduct a special enlightenment programme to intending pilgrims on… CSO seeks enlightenment for Nigerian Hajj pilgrims on currency denominations …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has approved the request by the 2025 Hajj intending pilgrims to be granted cash transactions for the holy pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This followed the intervention of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who appealed to President Bola Tinubu… CBN approves cash-based BTA for 2025 Hajj …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more