Forty years ago this week, on Nov. 20, 1979, a group of militants did the unthinkable: They seized the Grand Mosque in Makkah, taking people hostage inside in a two-week standoff with Saudi forces.
Read more In what is another testament to the importance of the Nigerian traveller, Saudi Arabia-based Pullman Zamzam, a 5-star hotel that prides itself on the quality of its premium hospitality and service through its warm Arabian welcome, last week embarked on a road show to Abuja and Lagos.
Read more Oyo State government has warned all 2020 intending Pilgrims in the state and their coordinators to be wary of fraudsters.
Read more The official, who was elected to lead the largest Muslim organisation in the country two years ago, revealed that his suspension was driven by alleged misappropriation of Hajj funds and debt that has lasted for years.
Read more The Civil Defense noted that many people were availing the advent of winter with moderate climate to go out picnicking and asked them to stay away from the bottom of the valleys and the flood passes, reports in local media said.
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