The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest of several officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in connection with the ₦90 billion hajj subsidy. Demola Bakare, the ICPC spokesperson, informed TheCable that these officials were detained on Wednesday for “refusing to honour an invitation” from the … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) questioned Malam Jalal Arabi, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), regarding the alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for this year’s Hajj exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arabi was summoned to answer the question about the expenditure of the N90 billion subsidy designated for the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested some intending pilgrims to the ongoing hajj in Saudi Arabia with cocaine consignments. The agency disclosed the shocking development in a statement issued on Thursday by Femi Babafemi, its Director of Media and Advocacy. According to Babafemi, NDLEA … Read more
Lagos State’s Commitment to Facilitating Hajj Pilgrimage Recognized for Discipline, Conduct, and Accommodation Quality Strives to Enhance Pilgrims’ Welfare and Experience Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, established by the Lagos State House of Assembly Law in 1967 and later amended in 2013, plays a pivotal role in organizing … Read more
Sheikh Kabiru Gombe called on the Nigerian government to assist intending Hajj pilgrims amid a significant increase in 2024 Hajj fare. He expressed concern that the heightened cost might deter many pilgrims. Gombe emphasized the importance of government support, referencing past interventions by former presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sheikh Kabiru … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday, urged the federal government to intervene by subsidizing the 2024 Hajj fare to facilitate the participation of intending Muslim pilgrims in the pilgrimage to Makkah. Furthermore, the House mandated its committee on Muslim pilgrimage to engage the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) in reviewing and reassessing processes … Read more
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged Imams and Alfas to use their good offices to reach out to Muslims across the State on the commencement of 2024 Hajj and the need to promptly make deposits before December 31, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State pilgrims have been given an award for good conduct during the 2023 Holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Amir-ul-Hajj, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, received the award was received on behalf of the state during a brief reception organised by the service providers, Mutawifs for Pilgrims … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as some of the most disciplined states during the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Lawal stated this when he led a delegation which included the Consular-General and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Year 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise. The safe arrival of the 11th and last batch of 171 intending pilgrims which landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, on Wednesday, at exactly 7.45 pm … Read more
The crescent moon marking the start of the month of Zil Hajj has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. The annual Hajj pilgrimage will fall on Tuesday, June 27th, and Eid Al Adha will be observed on Wednesday, June 28th. Zil Hajj is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ongoing airlifting of Lagos State intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise has been rescheduled to June 14th and 15th. According to a statement posted on the state government’s website late Monday night, Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, the immediate past Commissioner for Home … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has so far airlifted a total of 2,379 intending pilgrims comprising of 994 males and 1,385 females to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage exercise. According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, the immediate past … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and other top government functionaries are expected at the One-Day Seminar organised by the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, for the intending pilgrims embarking on the 2023 Holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. A statement signed by … Read more
The social media has been awash with reports that President-elect Tinubu is sick. Some media reports alleged that he was flown abroad on Tuesday for medical treatment. However, his spokesman has debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has travelled to Europe to rest and participate in the lesser hajj. The … Read more
Lagos has refunded N744m to 564 intending pilgrims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced the payment of refunds to 564 intending pilgrims that had applied for the reimbursements of their Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 after their inability to perform the … Read more
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead following the outbreak of cholera at a camp where surrendered Boko Haram terrorists are kept in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was confirmed by the officials of the Borno State government on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men … Read more
262 Oyo pilgrims return from Hajj ….the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, made this known in a statement in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 262 … Read more
The Kaduna Pilgrim died in her sleep shortly after returning from Mount Arafat, according to her neighbours in the tent Nigerian pilgrims were among the over one million performing the 2022 Hajj operations in Arafat EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building … Read more
It was gathered that about 150 intending pilgrims paid into the APO’s personal bank account as he directed them instead of paying into the official designated account Thel number of people registered by the APO was more than the allocation given to his local government and he only remitted for the assigned number of people … Read more