pilgrimage

NCPC to suspend Easter pilgrimage due to Covid-19

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), on Sunday said it would postpone the Easter pilgrim…

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah pilgrimage for citizens, residents

Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday temporarily halted citizens and foreign residents from carrying out the Umrah…

65,000 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday disclosed that no fewer than 65,000…

Buhari departs Abuja for Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday departed the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…

NCPC boss says 100 Christian Pilgrims absconded in 2017

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Tor Uja has said…

Iran, Saudi to hold talks on Hajj ceremonies

Iran has received an invitation from Saudi Arabia to discuss preparations for the next annual…

Saudi Arabia probes very tragic Hajj stampede, death toll hits 747

The Saudi Authority on Friday said it would set up a committee to investigate the…

Over 700 now dead in Hajj’s worst tragedy in 25 years

Update reports of Thursday's tragic stampede by pilgrims in Saudi Arabia outside the holy City…

Oyo to Evolve New Strategies on Salary, Infrastructure

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan As Oyo State Government is evolving new strategies to combat the challenges of…

Nigeria:Cattle thief going for Hajj arrested

 Nigeria's military task force based in the northern state of f Zamfara has arrested a…