Latest News

Board warns intending pilgrims against prohibited items

Published by

Alhaji Adamu Zungeru, the Chairman, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, on Wednesday warned intending pilgrims from the state to refrain from carrying prohibited items to Saudi Arabia.

The chairman, who gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Minna, listed some of the prohibited items to include kola nuts and drugs.

Zungeru explained that the Saudi Government would not take it flippantly with pilgrims found violating its rules and regulations.

According to him, the board has already secured decent accommodation for the intending pilgrims from the state.

“Clinic and medical personnel will be provided to address the health challenges of the pilgrims as well as clerics to guide pilgrims,” he added.

Recent Posts

History made as Bitcoin tops $120,000 for the first time ever

“What we find interesting and are watching closely are the signs that bitcoin is now…

10 minutes ago

Buhari: NASS suspends legislative activities for one week

"All members of the National Assembly are urged to reschedule their engagements to enable full…

37 minutes ago

Prison break: Inmate escapes French jail in cellmate’s bag

The inmate "took advantage" of his fellow prisoner's release to break out of the Corbas…

1 hour ago

Buhari: From political agitator to president

The demise of President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 13, 2025, brings to a close…

2 hours ago

Tinubu, OBJ, Atiku, Obi, govs mourn as Buhari dies at 82

FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari died in a London hospital on Sunday, aged 82. Buhari, who…

2 hours ago

The enabling (2)

Your talents are your connectors to people, and they determine the kind of people who…

2 hours ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.