Hajj Pilgrimage

Muslim Pilgrims Flock to Mount Arafat for Hajj’s Most Sacred Day

Thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Thursday gathered at Mount Arafat, a sacred site in Islam, to mark the climax of the annual Hajj...

NDLEA Dismantles Hajj-Cocaine Trafficking Syndicate, Arrests Three in Kano

In a significant stride against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of a syndicate that...

In Shocking Move, Saudi Arabia Deports Sheikh Gumi, Bars Him from Hajj 2025

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar, was recently deported from Saudi Arabia after being denied entry into Medina. This action prevents...

CBN Approves Cash-Based BTA for 2025 Hajj Pilgrims

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj. This...

Hajj 2024: Nigerian Female Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide In Madina

A Nigerian pilgrim from the Kwara State contingent, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, has committed suicide by jumping from the rooftop in Madina, Saudi Arabia....