Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the burial of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in the holy city of Madina. According to a statement by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, the burial is scheduled to take place on Monday morning. Junaid confirmed the development in a post on his official Facebook page on Sunday, 29 June. The …

The first batch of 390 pilgrims from Lagos State arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia said yesterday. The pilgrims, consisting of 173 males and 217 females on board a Flynas airline, landed at 9.46 am in Saudi Arabia (7.46 am Nigerian time). Another batch of 428 pilgrims (186 males, 242 females) departed yesterday around 5:21 pm. Former Commissioner for Home Affairs, …