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State of denial: “Saudi Arabia never deported any Nigerian pilgrim” – Hajj commission changes position

by Stanley Azuakola Officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) are trying hard to put a spin on the deportation of some female Muslim pilgrims from Saudi Arabia last week by the Saudi Arabian government. They are now describing the reports as untrue. The new explanation from the Hajj commission is that the... Read More

deport, female pilgrims, Mohammed Musa Bello, National Hajj Commission, saudi arabia, Uba Mana

September 29, 2012

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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 being resolved. Reports say the Saudi Hajj authorities are insisting on deporting more female pilgrims visiting the country unescorted by male relatives or guardians. According... Read More

Aminu Tambuwal, hajj, Hatim Bn Hassan Qadhi, Mecca, Medina, Namadi Sambo, pilgrimage, saudi arabia, Uba Mana