Mohammed Lere

5 days ago | htsyndication.com | Mohammed Lere

Nigeria, June 3 -- Over 2,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will not participate in the 2025 Hajj due to the failure of the Saudi authorities to reopen the visa portal for registration. The Commission's spokesperson, Fatima Usara, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Describing the situation as unfortunate, the Commission's spokesperson said it unsuccessfully tried to get the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to consider reopening the visa portal even for an hour.

5 days ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mohammed Lere

Over 2,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will not participate in the 2025 Hajj due to the failure of the Saudi authorities to reopen the visa portal for registration. The Commission’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Describing the situation as unfortunate, the Commission’s spokesperson said it unsuccessfully tried to get the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to consider reopening the visa portal even for an hour.

1 week ago | htsyndication.com | Mohammed Lere

Nigeria, June 1 -- Members of the Hajj subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs have arrived in Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the well-being of Nigerian pilgrims, especially in the areas of accommodation, meals, and transportation. The committee members arrived in Madina on Saturday. About 40,000 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi for the 2025 Hajj.

1 week ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mohammed Lere

Members of the Hajj subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs have arrived in Saudi Arabia to closely monitor the well-being of Nigerian pilgrims, especially in the areas of accommodation, meals, and transportation. The committee members arrived in Madina on Saturday. About 40,000 Nigerian pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi for the 2025 Hajj.

1 week ago | premiumtimesng.com | Mohammed Lere

Outspoken Kaduna-based Islamic Cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has criticised the Saudi Arabian government for denying him access to Mecca to perform the 2025 Hajj. On Monday, Mr Gumi revealed on his official Facebook page that he has returned to Nigeria after being denied access to Makkah after his arrival in Madinah. “Alhamdulillahi, I’ve already completed my Hajj 2025, and I’m at home in our beloved country, Nigeria.