Tag: Makkah
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2024 Hajj: Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Makkah
The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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Hajj: FCT loses female pilgrim in Makkah
A female pilgrim from the FCT, Hajiya Amina Yunusa, passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Malam Abubakar Evuti, the Director of the Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
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Buhari performs Umrah rituals in Makkah
President Muhammadu Buhari successfully performed Umrah rituals, amid tight security, upon his arrival at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The president alongside members of his entourage were led by a delegation from the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami in…
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Nigerian pilgrim dies inside lift in Makkah
A Nigerian Muslim pilgrim has been reported dead following a lift accident in his hotel accommodation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The head of Nigeria’s National Medical Team (NMT), Ibrahim Kana, who confirmed the death of the pilgrim said details of the tragedy would be released later. He, however, confirmed that the victim hailed from Niger…