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NAHCON X-rays 2024 Hajj Exercise Amidst Difficulties. ☆☆scores operations successful

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By: Abdullahi Buba
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON,while reflecting on this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia,has attributed slow remittances of hajj fares by pilgrims as the most disturbing challenge the commission faced in it’s effort to put in place everything for the comfort and convinient of pilgrims who performed this year’s hajj Saudi Arabia.

This,according to the commission,has undoubtedly affected the timely payments of the five hundred dollars Basic Travelling Allowances paid to pilgrims owing to the liberalisation of the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar that prevailed at the peak of the preparations.

Chairman of the commission,Alh Jalal Ahmed Arabi, made this known yesterday when he addressed a World Press briefing in Abuja to reflect on the 2024 hajj exercise.

Alhaji Jalal Ahmed Arabi who took time to explain the step – by – step preparations NAHCON followed to ensure a hitch free hajj,stressed that even as all major decisions at the preparations stage,were taken in collaboration with major stakeholders in the exercise such as the States Pilgrims Welfare Board,SPWBs, Tour Operators as well as Ulamas,among others,still NAHCON intervened at some most critical moments to normalise the operations of the Tour Operations for their pilgrims to have a hitch free exercise.

He however recalled that the cooperation and resilience of the stakeholders in the preparatory process,has significantly made the commission not to experience adverse effects in the whole exercise and assured that NAHCON will continue to be transparent in the hajj operations on order to guarantee successful hajj operations at all times.

The NAHCON chairman commended president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the timely disbursement of ninety billion naira to the commission that mitigated the high cost of the foreign currency, which if not for the gesture,could have affected,very adversely the smooth smooth of the exercise so far recorded.

He assured to take it up with the Central Bank of Nigeria on why the discrepancies in the payment of BTAs to the pilgrims so that such does not occur again.

It will be recalled that the NAHCON chairman,Jalal Ahmed Arabi,a former permanent secretary in the villa,was appointed chairmanship of the commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu last year.

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National Trail Mourns Pioneer Editor, Abdulazeez Suleiman

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Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihir-Raji’un.

The Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of , Hon. Inuwa Bwala, on behalf of the management and staff, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and pioneer editor of the newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman.
Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
A pioneer editor of National Trail Newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman was regarded as a thoroughbred journalist with a remarkable talent for breaking exclusive stories and shaping public discourse through responsible journalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, he worked with notable media organisations, including National Trail Newspaper, Daily Trust, Summit and The Road. He earned widespread admiration for fearless reporting, ethical conduct and unwavering commitment to professionalism.
His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.

Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.

Though his voice has now gone silent, the values and ideals he stood for will continue to inspire generations. His legacy as a principled journalist, advocate and patriot will endure in the hearts of many whose lives he touched through his work and humanity.
The management and staff of National Trail Newspaper prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the in this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, Abdulazeez Suleiman. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

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JUST IN: After Primary Election Victory, Shehu Sani Visits Parents’ Graves to Offer Prayers and Express Gratitude to God

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Following his victory in the party primary election, Senator Shehu Sani visited the graves of his parents to pray and give thanks to Almighty God.

The former senator described the visit as very important to him, noting that his parents played a significant role in his upbringing and in shaping his political life.

Shehu Sani prayed for Allah to forgive his parents and all deceased Muslims, while also reaffirming his commitment to continue serving the people with honesty and integrity after securing victory in the primaries.

The gesture has attracted attention from his supporters and social media users, many of whom praised his act of remembering his parents after a political success.

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National Trail Mourns Pioneer Editor, Abdulazeez Suleiman

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Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihir-Raji’un.

The Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of , Hon. Inuwa Bwala, on behalf of the management and staff, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and pioneer editor of the newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman.
Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
A pioneer editor of National Trail Newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman was regarded as a thoroughbred journalist with a remarkable talent for breaking exclusive stories and shaping public discourse through responsible journalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, he worked with notable media organisations, including National Trail Newspaper, Daily Trust, Summit and The Road. He earned widespread admiration for fearless reporting, ethical conduct and unwavering commitment to professionalism.
His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.

Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.

Though his voice has now gone silent, the values and ideals he stood for will continue to inspire generations. His legacy as a principled journalist, advocate and patriot will endure in the hearts of many whose lives he touched through his work and humanity.
The management and staff of National Trail Newspaper prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the in this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, Abdulazeez Suleiman. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

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