2016 Hajj: Kano transports 1,466 intending pilgrims

Hajj

The Kano State Government says it has transported 1,466 out of its 5,808 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2016 Hajj.

Alhaji Nuhu Badamasi, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the state Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Wednesday.

He said that the intending pilgrims were airlifted to the Holy land in three flights by Max Airline.

The spokesman said the third flight left the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport 10 a.m on Tuesday with preachers, medical personnel and some officials of the board.

Badamasi said that accredited journalists for the coverage of the exercise in the Holy land were among the third flight.

According to him, the board has also commenced preparations for the screening of the fourth flight which is expected to take off on Wednesday or Thursday.

He expressed happiness that the airlift, which commenced on Aug. 12, had been hitch-free.

He urged the intending pilgrims to continue to cooperate with the board to ensure the success of the exercise.

Badamasi also advised them to ensure strict adherence to the Saudi Arabia laws while in the Holy land, to avoid prosecution.

He commended Max Air for its commitment toward ensuring the success of the entire Hajj operation.

Comments

Houthis Claim Attack on Central Israel in Response to Gaza ‘Massacres’

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a concerning regional turn as the Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for an attack on central Israel. The group announced this as part of their escalating response to what they describe as "massacres" in Gaza amid the Israeli military’s operations in the strip. Details of the Attack The Houthis, a Shiite militant group with ties to Iran, declared that they launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel. While the exact impact of these attacks remains unclear, reports suggest that Israel’s defense systems intercepted several threats over its airspace. This marks a significant escalation as the Houthis widen their involvement in the conflict beyond their typical operations within Yemen and neighboring Saudi Arabia. The Houthis’ Justification In their statement, the Houthis framed the attack as retaliation for Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they characterized as indiscriminate bombings resultin...

Fire: UniJos Senate convenes emergency meeting on Monday

Fire at the University of Jos Library University of Jos is to convene an emergency senate meeting on Monday to review the level of damage done to the institution by the Saturday night inferno. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sebastian Maimako, disclosed this on Sunday after inspecting areas affected by the incident. The fire, which lasted for more than six hours, destroyed the Library Complex that equally houses the faculties of management and social sciences. The fire also destroyed examination scripts, books and very crucial materials. Consequently, the vice-chancellor said “the Senate will meet tomorrow (Monday) to take a decision about the unmarked examination scripts that were burnt.” On the cause of the inferno, Maimako said investigation had commenced, adding that “nothing has been confirmed yet. We are still investigating.” The vice chancellor said the school was already working with federal authorities toward establishing a main fire station since the mini fire station in t...

NDLEA arrests 252 suspects, seizes 3,073 kg Indian hemp

NDLEA operatives The NDLEA in Niger on Monday said that it had arrested 252 suspects and seized 3,073.9 kilogramme of Indian hemp(cannabis sativa) in the state. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Joseph Iweajunwa, who disclosed this in Minna, said that the operations were carried out between January and September. “Our operations in Niger State from January to September 2016 led to the arrest of 252 suspects and seizure of 3,073.997 kilogramme of cannabis sativa,’’ he said. Iweajunwa said that within the period, the agency also seized 1, 530 litres of liquid drugs, especially cough syrup with codeine. He said the NDLEA also counselled and rehabilitated 90 drug addicts in the state within the period under review. The agency, he added, secured convictions of only nine of the suspects because the judge at the Federal High Court, Minna, went on leave. “ Now that the judge has resumed more suspects will be tried,’’ he said. He advised motorists, especially commercial vehicle dri...

Global Naija Info

Search This Blog