El-Zakzaky: Shiites Denies Suspending Protests

The Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria has denied media reports that it has suspended protest marches over the detention of its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The group said in a statement on Friday that a statement signed by the president of its media forum, Ibrahim Musa, that gave that indication was not agreed to by all … Read more

2019 Hajj: NAHCON Sends 41-Member Advance Team To Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dispatched a team of 41 officials to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in further preparation for this year’s Hajj exercise. The officials, who are expected to tidy up preparations before the commencement of pilgrims airlift, departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday. Addressing the … Read more