National Assembly ready to work for Nigerians – Lawan
Lawan made the promise in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Thursday.
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Ruiz Jr agrees Joshua rematch — Promoter
The organiser are insisting that Anthony Joshua's world heavyweight title rematch is on for Saudi Arabia on December 7 despite controversy about the location and demands for more of the ...
Hajji: Nigeria loses nine pilgrims – NAHCON
Kana made the announcement in Muna while briefing journalists on activities of the medical team of NAHCON for the pilgrims and the latest death.
Joshua’s promoter defends Saudi fight venue as game-changer for boxing
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, on Monday defended a decision to stage the Briton’s heavyweight title rematch with Mexican-American world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia.
Saudis splash $40m on Joshua, Ruiz Jr rematch
It was announced on Friday that the second bout will be taking place in Diriyah, just outside of Riyadh, with more details to follow on Monday.
65,000 Nigerians among 1.8m Muslim pilgrims observing Afarat Day
Some 65,000 Nigerian pilgrims were among 1.8 million Muslims across the world who observed Arafat Day in Muna, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.
Ruiz-Joshua rematch set for Saudi Arabia in December
Mexican-American world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. will fight Britain’s Anthony Joshua in a rematch in Saudi Arabia on December 7, Sky Sports reported on Friday.
Arafat: Gbajabiamila urges Nigerian pilgrims to pray for unity
Gbajabiamila made the plea in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, on Friday.
Saudi Arabia says Hajj rituals start midnight Thursday
All pilgrims will reach Mecca by the end of Thursday, Mansoor Al-Turki, spokesman of the Interior Ministry, said at a news conference.
2019 Hajj: NAHCON concludes transportation of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday announced the completion of the outbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims expected to participate in the 2019 hajj in Saudi Arabia.
65,000 Nigerians in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Tuesday disclosed that no fewer than 65,000 Nigerian pilgrims are in Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Hajj.
Arafat: Saudi modernises stoning of devil
The Saudi authorities have introduced electronic system into the stoning of the three devils at Muna after Arafat day.
Senate President heads to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Senate President, Ola Awoniyi, said Dr. Lawan, while in the Holy Land, will seize the opportunity to pray for the ...
2019 Hajj: NAHCON transports 32,402 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims from parts of the world are expected to leave Madinah to Makkah on August 7 and on August 8 they would move to Munnah for the commencement of Hajj ...
Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia- Official
Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Madinah on Tuesday.
Hajj 2019: NAHCON says 23,000 Nigerian pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Commission of Nigeria says it has so far carried out 48 flights involving 23,467 pilgrims from Nigeria to Madinah since the inaugural flight of the ...
2019 Hajj: Last batch of Ogun intending pilgrims set for Saudi Arabia
The Executive Secretary of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abdul-Hakeem Kalejaiye, stated this on Saturday in an interview with journalists in Abeokuta.
Hajj 2019: 13,107 intending pilgrims in Madinah in 10 days
The flight of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Hajj entered its 11th day on Saturday with 13,107 already in Madinah for the yearly religious exercise.
Pacquiao camp denies Khan claims over Saudi Arabia bout
Khan, who beat Australia’s Billy Dib in Jeddah on July 13 to win the WBC international welterweight title, said on Tuesday that he had agreed a deal to fight Pacquiao ...
Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims visit historical sites in Madinah
The visit, according to Islamic scholars, is a mark of respect for the tradition of Prophet Muhammad before the pilgrims would move to Makkah in continuation of the Hajj rituals.
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