Nigerian pilgrims

Two Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

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Two Nigerian pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia

Tragedy struck the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board as two of its pilgrims died in Madina, Saudi Arabia, just 48 hours after their arrival. Executive Secretary of the Board, Abdulsalam Abdulƙadir, said in a statement on Sunday in Madina that Salisu Mohammed died in a public hospital’s intensive care unit after suddenly falling ill. He … Read more

Nigerian pilgrim dies in Mecca

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Nigerian pilgrim dies in Mecca

A Nigerian pilgrim from Kebbi State died in Mecca on Saturday, 25 May. The pilgrim’s death occurred after a brief illness, an official said. The Nigerian Makkah Office Coordinator, Aliyu Tanko, announced the pilgrim’s death in a condolence message on behalf of the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi. Mr Tanko expressed … Read more