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Arafat: 80 Islamic scholars enlighten Nigerian pilgrims on hajj ethics
By Dada Ahmed No fewer than 80 Ulamas (clerics) will preach to Nigerian pligrims on hajj ethics as they joined over 1.8 million other…
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2 million expected in Mecca for hajj in Saudi Arabia
The annual hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia’s city of Mecca is one of five pillars of Islam that all Muslims who are able to…
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Arafat: Saudi introduces electronic system to stone devil
The Saudi authorities have introduced electronic system into the stoning of the three devils at Muna after Arafat day. This is to monitor movement…
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Female Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia- Official
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr…
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Hajj: 19,081 Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah – NAHCON
The number of pilgrims from Nigeria to Madinah, for the 2019 Hajj, has reached 19,081 in 39 flights, according to the National Hajj Commission…
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Nigerian pilgrims boost Madinah hospitality industry
The hospitality industry in Madinah has witnessed a boost, following the arrival of Nigerian pilgrims in the city for the 2019 Hajj, Our …
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Nigerian pilgrims begin movement from Madinah to Makkah, Thursday – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has contracted the transportation of 35,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Madinah to Makkah to a Madinah-based transport company,…
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Independence Day: Clergy calls for national reflection, repentance
Bishop of Okigwe South, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. David Onuoha said that the 58th anniversary of Nigeria should be used for sober reflection and…
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Hajj 2018: Nigerian pilgrim dies in elevator pit
By Idris Abdulrahman A pilgrim from Niger was on Wednesday feared dead in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after mistakenly falling into the pit of an…