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How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca

The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of this year’s Hajj has risen to 20. The figure was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).0 Chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Mukhtar, stated this on Monday, at a pre-Arafat stakeholders meeting at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mukhtar revealed that out 20... Read More

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September 21, 2013

Terrorism: 20 people die in fresh Boko Haram attack in Borno

by ‘Jola Sotubo Fresh deaths of not less than 20 people have been recorded in Borno State after a fresh attack by Boko Haram insurgents. The attack occurred on Thursday and Friday at Bulabulin Ngaura along Maiduguri-Damboa road in the state. This was revealed by security sources. Three policemen, who accompanied a bullion van belonging to... Read More

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