Cynthia Ezegwu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced early preparations for the 2026…
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Saudi Arabia Executes 17 in Three Days Amid Global Scrutiny
Omotayo Adigun Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of 17 individuals over the past three…
Arab, Muslim States Join Global Call for Hamas to Disarm, Hand Gaza to Palestinian
Arab and Muslim states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have for the first time jointly…
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed bin Khaled Dies After 20-Year Coma
Omotayo Adigun Prince Al‑Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince,”…
PHOTOS: Hijrah 1447 Annual Kaabah Cover Replacement Ceremony Begins in Mecca
Eric Patrick The annual tradition of replacing the Kiswa—the sacred black cloth covering the Holy Kaabah…
PHOTOS: 484 Nigerian Pilgrims Safe After Makkah Hotel Fire — NAHCON
Eric Patrick The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed that all 484 Nigerian pilgrims affected…
Bauchi Pilgrim Dies While Praying on Mount Arafat
A profound tragedy unfolded during this year’s Arafat Day when Abdullahi Adamu, a pilgrim from Bauchi…
Kaduna Hajj Board Denies Mixing Male, Female Pilgrims in Same Hotel
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (KSPWA) has firmly rejected claims that men and women shared…
Saudi Arabia Suspends Blockwork Visa for Nigeria, Six Other African Countries
In a significant policy move aimed at tightening labour regulations during the pilgrimage season, Saudi Arabia…
2025 Hajj: 75-Year-Old Nigerian Female Pilgrim Dies in Saudi Arabia
Eric Patrick A 75-year-old female Nigerian pilgrim from Edo State, Adizatu Dazumi, on Monday, died during…