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Aisha Buhari arrives Nigeria after pilgrimage (PHOTOS)
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Saturday arrived Nigeria after undertaking the lesser pilgrimage in Mecca. Her arrival was announced by her aide, Zaynab Ikaz-Kassim on Twitter. The last…
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Hajj: Saudi Arabia shortens time for ‘devil stoning’ ritual
The government of Saudi Arabia has shortened the timing for the symbolic stoning ritual for this year's lesser hajj. The decision is believed to avert a repeat of the disaster…
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YNaija Analysis: Hajj circular – What exactly is happening on Planet CBN?
A circular from the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department surfaced yesterday, authorising the sale of dollars to pilgrims to the 2016 Hajj at a ‘concessionary rate’ of N197 to the…
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Economic woes: Niger State stops sponsorship for pilgrims
Faced with several economic difficulties, the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday announced that the state government will no longer sponsor pilgrims to visit Jerusalem and Mecca. This…
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Lagos will no longer ‘sponsor pilgrims to Mecca, Jerusalem’
Lagos State Government has halted the sponsorship of both Muslims and Christians pilgrimages to Mecca in Saudi Arabia or Jerusalem in Israel. The state government said sponsoring such pilgrimages was an…
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GEJ is back! President and Bishop Oyedepo returns from Israel pilgrimage
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in the country in the wee hours of Monday, 27 October, after visiting Israel for a brief pilgrimage. The President, who departed for…
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We are loving President Jonathan’s outfit to Israel (LOOK)
by Damilola Jagun A Navy-blue suit and black bowler hat will do any day... President Goodluck Jonathan's outfit to Israel is immaculate and sharp, while remaining presidential. The President arrived Israel…
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#Ebola: Saudi Arabia bars Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, but allows Nigeria to come for hajj
by Azubuike Azikiwe Saudi Arabia says it has no plans to ban Nigerian pilgrims from attending the annual hajj, despite the presence of Ebola virus disease in the country. Although…
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Sad news: Intending pilgrim dies hours before arrival in Israel
by Adeola Balogun An intention to go on pilgrimage has ended in sorrow for one unfortunate pilgrim and his family after it was reported that he died in transit. Despite…
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Going spiritual: Stella Oduah leaves country, goes to Israel for pilgrimage
Embattled Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah, has left Nigeria for Israel despite the furore generated by the controversial purchase of N225 million bullet-proof vehicles for her by…
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Terrible: Nigerian woman dies on Saudi Arabia pilgrimage after falling from 11th floor of building
A female pilgrim from Bauchi State has fallen from the 11th floor of a building and died in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Vice Chairman, Bauchi State Amirul Hajj team, Alhaji Yahaya…
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Sad news: Nigerian woman dies while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
The Jigawa State pilgrim welfare board on Monday announced the death of one Hajiya Safiya Musa in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The state’s Executive Secretary for the board, Alhaji Sani…
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Lagos bars pregnant women, children, others from pilgrimage
by Oge Okonkwo Pregnant women, children, aged people, people with terminal diseases like cancer, stroke and others have been barred from taking part in this year's pilgrimage (hajj) by the Lagos state…
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Saudi Arabia adamant, threatens to deport even more Nigerians
by Isi Esene The impasse between the Saudi Arabia government and the Nigerian authorities over the deportation of about 500 women on pilgrimage to the Holy Land appears far from…
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Saudi deports 510 Nigerians, as Tambuwal jets out for crisis talks
by Isi Esene The Saudi Arabia government Wednesday disregarded the 24 hour ultimatum given by the Nigerian government through Vice President Namadi Sambo to release the women who were in…
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YMonitor
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy