Tinubu felicitates Nigerian pilgrims over completion of Hajj exercise
...thanks pilgrims for remembering his government, Nigeria in their prayers Nigerian President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu has felicitated Nigerian pilgrims for successfully carrying out the most fundamental rites of the Hajj exercise, even as he thanked the pilgrims for using the medium to pray for stability, unity, growth and development of the country. Tinubu in his congratulatory message to...
Rtn Obaniyi becomes President of Rotary Club of Ilorin Prestige
It was a moment of joy and celebration galore at the Princess Luxury Hotel, Ilorin, the kwara state capital, as the Rotary Club of Ilorin Prestige inaugurated its new President, Rtn Kehinde Obaniyi and members of his team to steer the affairs ofthe Club for the 2023-2024 Rotary year. The change of baton ceremony featured prominent members of the Club...
NAHCON organises prayers for prosperous Nigeria on Arafah Day
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan has called on Nigerian pilgrims to continue to support the Federal Government under President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu with prayers and other necessary supports for us to have a peaceful, united and prosperous nation. Alhaji Hasaan made call at Arafah during the National prayers held for the peace, progress...
Over 2million pilgrims gather at Mount Arafah, offer prayers for peace across the world
Over two millions Muslim Pilgrims from all over the world, including Nigeria, today Tuesday (June 27, 2023) gathered on the plain of Arafah to perform the most important aspect of Hajj rituals. The day of Arafah is one of the important days in the Islamic Calendar. It is the ninth day of the month of Dhul Hijjah and the day...
Muna: Saudi moves 10,000 Nigerians to new tents, apologises to NAHCON for inconveniences
Saudi authorities have agreed to relocate about 10,000 Nigerian pilgrims to an additional site in order to decongest the present overcrowded tents in Muna. The decision is sequel to the complaint lodged by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON ) to the Muttawwif of African Non Arabs on inadequate tents, inadequate food supply and late food service to the...
Muna: NAHCON to meet Saudi stakeholders, assures pilgrims of necessary adjustments
The Chairman and CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan has expressed displeasure over the provision of inadequate tents for Nigerian pilgrims at Muna by the Saudi Company assigned with the responsibility of securing enough tents at the Mashã'ir for Nigerians. The Chairman disclosed that his Commission had already notified the Saudi Ministry of...
Saba donates N.5 million to families of Patigi boat mishap victims
A member, representing Edu/Moro/Patigi Federal Constituency, at the of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Adamu Saba, has donated N500,000 as support to the victims of boat mishap in Egbu community of Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Saba, gave the donation during his condolence visit to the families of the victims. About 107 passengers died in the tragic...
Adimula becomes CITN Council member
Former Chairperson of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kwara State branch and a Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS), University of Ilorin, Dr (Mrs) Abiola Adimula, has emerged a Council Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Adimula, was elected into the prestigious position of the institute following her third position out...
Mina tents: We are on top of situation- NAHCON
...As commission promises adequate support to all pilgrims The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has pledged to leave no stone unturned in providing necessary support and additional resources to ensure the comfort and security of every Nigerian pilgrim throughout the Hajj exercise. Reacting to the tent shortage in Mina, the Commission explained that the unforeseen situation has been compounded...
Hajj 2023: Over 2 millions pilgrims converge in Muna, set for tomorrow Arafah
Nigerian pilgrims today Monday (June 26, 2023) joined their counterparts across the world for the commencement of major Hajj rites, even as over 2 millions pilgrims drawn across the world moved from Makkah to Muna as part of preparations for tomorrow's Arafah Day. Pilgrims in the early hours of today (Monday) moved enmass from Makkah, about 9 kilometers, to Muna...
