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Kaduna begins free bus service for workers, students, security personnel

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Kaduna State Government has begun a free bus service for civil servants, retirees, students, and security personnel in the state capital. The initiative, part of the Kaduna Sub... Read More


Hajj 2025: NAHCON completes airlift of Nigerian pilgrims back home

Nigeria, July 2 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia after the 2025 Hajj exercise. The final fli... Read More


2025 Hajj: NAHCON extends deadline for complete return of Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria, June 27 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has extended the deadline for the completion of the airlift of the 2025 Nigerian pilgrims back home. In a statement by its spokesp... Read More


Tinubu commissions projects in Kaduna, pledges N100bn for light rail

Nigeria, June 20 -- President Bola Tinubu has lauded Kaduna State's "rapid development" under Governor Uba Sani as he commissioned various projects during a visit to the state on Thursday. The preside... Read More


Hajj 2025: NAHCON explains delay in pilgrims return flights

Nigeria, June 19 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appealed to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia yet to be airlifted back home to be patient with it. The commission said it is d... Read More


Governor donates N1.4 bn Sallah bonus to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria, June 9 -- Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals (N450,000) to each of the 3,200 pilgrims from the state performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The gift am... Read More


JUST IN: Fire guts hotel accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca

Nigeria, June 7 -- A fire incident has occurred at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel, accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj through private tour operators. Imararus Sanan Hotel is ... Read More


Fire guts hotel accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca

Nigeria, June 7 -- A fire incident has occurred at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel, accommodating over 480 Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj through private tour operators. Imararus Sanan Hotel is ... Read More


Hajj 2025: Nigerian pilgrims to commence return trip from Saudi Arabia 13 June - NAHCON

Nigeria, June 7 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return journey of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 13 June. Chairman of the commission, ... Read More


Hajj 2025: Over 2,000 Nigerians to miss pilgrimage due to late registration, visa denial - NAHCON

Nigeria, June 3 -- Over 2,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will not participate in the 2025 Hajj due to the failure of the Saudi authorities to reopen the visa portal for registration. The Commission'... Read More