Tag: Hajj 2016

"The return to Nigeria today, signifies the end of the airlift of Kaduna pilgrims from Saudi Arabia."

Gov. Ganduje says Kano’s internally generated revenue has hit N2 billion monthly.

The commission said the pilgrims were transported in 27 flights.

The minister commended the pilgrims for being good ambassadors of the Federal Capital Territory.

The official asked pilgrims not to carry Zam Zam water in their luggage.

Mr. Al-Sudais asked journalists to be responsible by avoiding “sensationalism and rumours."

Water coolers have been placed at the tents to provide cold drinking water to the pilgrims.

‎"The return journey will commence with the airlift of pilgrims from Kwara and Kogi states."

"Any Pilgrim seen alone in Jamarat will be arrested and will face he highest punishment."

"We have enough trained guides for all our pilgrims. We have about 18 to 20 for each state."

The cleric said travelling for Hajj may be one's final journey.

Over 2000 pilgrims died on the first day of jamarat last year as a result of stampede.

Pilgrims appeal to NAHCON to provide accommodation in Minna close to Jamarat in Makkah.

Nigeria hopes to beat the September 4 deadline set by Saudi authorities.

The inaugural flight for the 2016 Hajj was flagged off on Monday.

The first batch of Nigerian pilgrims will depart for Saudi Arabia on August 8.

The state says it is cut the size of its operation staff.

NAHCON says it will sanction any pilgrim who flouts the instruction. 

More than 60,000 Iranians took part in last year's Hajj exercise.

The ​government also approved two companies to airfreight pilgrims excess cargo during the Hajj exercise.

The visit of President Buhari helped in enabling a better deal for Nigerian pilgrims.