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Tyson Foods Cooperating in U.S. Probe of Chicken Price-Fixing

Oladipupo Ehindero Jun 11, 2020 0

Tyson Foods Inc., the leading U.S. chicken producer, said it is cooperating in a Justice Department price-fixing investigation under a leniency program that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for aiding in the…

Government

Coronavirus: FCT Pilgrims Board Suspends Orientation Programme

Ahmed Ubandoma Mar 20, 2020 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the immediate suspension of its planned orientation programme for intending pilgrims for the 2020 Hajj.The Public Relations Officer of the board, Mr…

Government

Encroachment: FCTA Vows to Reclaim Muslim Pilgrims’ Board Land in Gwagwalada

Salisu Sani-Idris Feb 6, 2020 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promised to reclaim a parcel of land allocated to FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board encroached upon by developers in Gwagwalada Area Council.FCT Minister of State, Dr…

Religion

Kwara holds Welcome Service in Honour of Jerusalem Pilgrims

Olubukola Aiyedogbon Jan 19, 2020 0

The Kwara Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has organized a welcome and thanksgiving service to honor those who went on a holy pilgrimage to Jerusalem. SEE ALSO: Cross River Destroys Illegal Structures in Etim-Edem Park The event took…

Religion

NCPC Boss Urges Pilgrims to Protect, Monitor one Another to Check Absconding

Jessica Onyegbula Dec 16, 2019 0

Mrs Esther Kwaghe, the Acting Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has charged pilgrims to protect, monitor and report fellow pilgrims with the intention to abscond.Kwaghe gave the charge at the…

Religion

8 things Nigerian pilgrims should expect during 2019 Hajj – NAHCON

Ahmed Ubandoma Jul 2, 2019 0

As intending Pilgrims across the 36 states of Nigeria and FCT prepare for the 2019 hajj exercise, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) gave explanations on some development that Nigerian Pilgrims should expect during 2019 Hajj…

News

Banditry: Zamfara records low intending pilgrims

Ahmed Ubandoma Jun 27, 2019 0

The Zamfara State Pilgrims Welfare Board has recorded a low turnout of intending pilgrims for the 2019 Hajj due to the activities of bandits in the state.The Chairman of the state pilgrims welfare board, Malam Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa, said…

Religion

2019 Hajj: FCT board warns intending pilgrims against fraudulent acts

Salisu Sani-Idris Apr 28, 2019 0

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, on Sunday warned 2019 intending pilgrims against exhibiting fraudulent behaviour that is capable of tarnishing the image of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia.Director of the Board, Malam Muhammad Bashir,…

Government

Obaseki urges Edo Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors

Joy Odigie Jan 24, 2019 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has urged Christian contingent from the state in the 2018 Pilgrimage to see their visit to Israel as sacred and to be good ambassadors.Obaseki gave the charge in his farewell speech to the pilgrims at the…

Government

Hajj 2019: 95,000 slots Approved for Nigerians

Ademola Ademiluyi Dec 14, 2018 0

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon Khadija Abba Ibrahim, has now signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 2019 Hajj. In the ceremony at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian Minister of Umrah, Dr.…

Religion

2018 hajj: 540 Kano State intending pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia

Tukur Muntari Jul 28, 2018 0

The first batch of 540 Kano State intending pilgrims have been transported to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 hajj.The pilgrims departed the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on board a Max Air Boeing 747 aircraft at exactly 12:23a.m. on…

Religion

900 Nigerian pilgrims ran away after 2017 hajj – NAHCON

Adejumo Kester Feb 25, 2018 0

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) revealed yesterday that 900 Nigerians disappeared after the 2017 hajj.The NAHCON’s Commissioner in charge of Policy, Personnel Management and Finance, Mr. Yusuf Adebayo, told stakeholders…

News

NCPC to print special Bibles for Christian pilgrims

News Agency of Nigeria Nov 16, 2017 0

Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said on Wednesday that the Commission would produce specially printed Holy Bibles for all intending pilgrims in 2018.Uja disclosed this in Abuja at a…

Government

Hajj : 5,286 pilgrims from Kaduna State return home — Official

Uju Sep 25, 2017 0

The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that a total of 5,286 pilgrims have so far been transported back home in 10 flights since the end of the hajj.The Public Relations Officer of the board, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, stated this…

Religion

FAAN ready for 2017 Hajj operations — Dunoma

Uju Jul 28, 2017 0

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured intending pilgrims and the general public of its readiness to ensure a seamless conduct of the 2017 Hajj operations.A statement issued on Friday in Abuja by FAAN’s Acting…

Religion

Hajj: NACOMYO Urges FG To Review Exchange Rate For Pilgrims, Condemns Arewa Youth Forum’s…

Femi Famutimi Jun 8, 2017

National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) has appealed to the Federal Government (FG) for a downward review of the exchange rate approved for the pilgrims to this year’s hajj. The group in a statement implored the FG to…

Religion

Hajj: Board warns Kwara pilgrims against drug trafficking

Uju May 28, 2017

The Kwara Pilgrims Welfare Board has warned intending pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj from Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara against engaging in drug trafficking while in Saudi Arabia.The Executive Secretary of the board,…

Religion

Farmers form 90 Percent 2017 intending Pilgrims from Taraba -official

Uju Apr 28, 2017

Farmers constituted more than 90 per cent of the 1,260 intending pilgrims from Taraba that have so far deposited fare for the 2017 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, an official of the state pilgrims Board has said.In interview with the News…

Religion

Hajj: Board directs intending pilgrims to go for medical test

Uju Apr 1, 2017

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed prospective pilgrims to go for medical test at the designated health centres in the state.The board Executive Secretary, Malam Abba Yakubu, gave the directive on Saturday at the flag…

Religion

Intending Hajj pilgrims must attend enlightenment programme – Kaduna Govt

Uju Feb 27, 2017

The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is to exclude intending pilgrims that failed to attend Hajj Enlightenment Programmes from performing this year’s Hajj exercise.The Public Relations Officer of Board, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi,…

Religion

Airlift of 2016 outstanding pilgrims to Israel begins Monday – NCPC boss

Uju Feb 17, 2017

Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr Tor Uja, said the transportation of over 1000 pilgrims who could not make the pilgrimage to Israel in 2016 would commence on Monday.He made this known in an interview…

Religion

Bauchi Muslim Pilgrims Board to consolidate on 2016 success, says chairman

Uju Feb 16, 2017

Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board said on Thursday it would consolidate on successes recorded during 2016 Hajj operations to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2017 Hajj.Alhaji Abdullahi Hardawa, Chairman of the board, stated…

Religion

Kaduna Board registers 5,000 intending Pilgrims for 2017

Uju Feb 11, 2017

The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has so far registered 5,000 intending pilgrims for the 2017 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.The board’s Assistant Director, Public Relations, Yunusa Abdullahi, made this known in an…

Religion

Hajj BTA: Bauchi board offers pilgrims 2 options

Uju Jan 23, 2017

The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will only pay the two categories of Basic Transport Allowance (BTA) approved by the National Hajj Commission to pilgrims.The Executive Sectary of the board, Alhaji Abdullahi Magaji,…

Religion

Lagos board seeks sustainable forex concession for intending pilgrims

Uju Jan 22, 2017

Mr Muftau Okoya, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has called on the Federal Government to sustain its support for pilgrims through foreign exchange concession.Okoya made the call in an interview…

Religion

Lagos pilgrims board adopts cost-friendly packages for intending pilgrims

Uju Jan 19, 2017

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has created some cost-friendly Hajj packages to make it easier for intending pilgrims to fund the exercise.The Executive Secretary of the board, Mr Muftau Okoya, disclosed this in an…

Metro

Farmers turnout in large number for 2017 Hajj in Kaduna State

Uju Jan 8, 2017

Imam Hussaini Tsoho-Ikara, acting Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says farmers are turning out in large number to pay for 2017 Hajj fare.Tsoho-Ikara told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on…

Religion

2017 Hajj : Board directs prospective pilgrims in Jigawa to submit names

Uju Dec 25, 2016

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed prospective pilgrims for 2017 Hajj operation to submit their names to zonal officers in their respective local government areas.The Public Relations Officer of the board, Alhaji…

Government

Former Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Board, admits diverting N94m

Uju Nov 23, 2016

Alhaji Salisu Mohammed, immediate past Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Board, has owned up to diverting N94 million from funds paid by intending pilgrims. Mohammed made the confession on Tuesday in Jos, while testifying before…

Metro

First Set of Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia Return Home

Femi Famutimi Sep 17, 2016 0

The first contingent of Nigerian pilgrims to this year’s pilgrimage left Jeddah International Airport for Nigeria on SaturdayThe Flynass flight No KNE 7268 took off at 9.55 a.m., Saudi local time, carrying 465 pilgrims from Kogi.…

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