By Garba Ahmed on 12/04/2018
Views: 1,203
•Muslim faithful praying at Makkah during Hajj
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a Civil Society organization devoted to reporting and monitoring Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is set to present its online news medium, www.hajjreporters.com, to the public.
A statement Wednesday, jointly signed by Muhammad Ibrahim, IHR National Coordinator, and Muhammad Garba, Secretary of the presentation Organising Committee, said IHR will also hold its maiden award night during the website presentation.
IHR is a registered organisation comprising Muslim journalists who seek to enlighten Nigerian pilgrims and stakeholders on how to perform this important pillar of Islam.
The organisation also works with Hajj regulatory agencies, Service Providers and State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards or Agencies to achieve smooth Hajj operations every year.
The statement said the news portal, which has been operating for over a year now, “is the only one of its type globally that is dedicated to the full coverage of Hajj (pilgrimage) and Islamic matters only.
“It is run by core media professionals and provides real time multi-media news items.”
IHR said the event slated for April 29, 2018, in Abuja will attract Hajj and Islamic stakeholders within and outside Nigeria.
The organisation, which was registered in 2013, has been in the forefront of reporting and monitoring hajj activities in the country.
According to the statement, those to be honoured at the event include personalities who have contributed in laying solid foundation for Hajj administration in the country.
As part of its broad objectives of enlightening, educating and disseminating credible information about Hajj and Umrah to Nigerians, IHR is also publishing Hajj Reporters Magazine.
It added that, other categories of award are institutions that have supported Hajj activities, the best states pilgrim’s welfare boards in terms of pilgrims enlightenment and education, Makkah accommodation, most disciplined state pilgrims, the most service oriented tour operator, the best air carrier and the best pilgrims excess cargo carrier.
Source News Express
Posted 12/04/2018 9:12:45 PM
CLASSIFIED ADS
You may also like...
How SSG misled me to sack one of...
Wike’s assertion that APC destroyed institutions in Nigeria...
3 in police net for murdering Dangote official,...
Dare-devil robbers kill policemen during Kogi bank invasion...
Imo militants spit fire, vow to shock Nigeria...
Okonjo-Iweala blasts SERAP, dismisses allegation of mismanagement of...
Why we are introducing compulsory speed limit devices...
Hand over those behind $9.3 million scandal for...
Justice system frustrating war against corruption: Buhari
We’re ready for further drop in oil price,...
Arik Air passengers arrested for pilfering
Sanusi lauds FG’s fiscal prudence, as inflation crashes...
FRSC job seeker collapses, dies
Ex-president’s son detained over fraud_70x60.jpg)
CBN warns of another looming recession
Osun election: PDP calls for resignation of INEC Chairman and Amina Zakari
Bill Cosby sentenced to three to 10 years in jail for sexual assault
PDP ready to wrest power from APC, says R-APC former National Chairman Buba Galadima
Toni Kan and partner sell sabinews.com in landmark deal
FG kick-starts 58th Independence Anniversary Celebration with photo exhibition
PDP heading for self-destruction in Kogi East, youths warn
Osun rerun: Fayemi leads APC leaders to Omisore’s residence
Miracle in America: Paralysed people walk again
Nigeria's population will hit 450 million by 2050 — International consultant
NUDE PHOTO OF OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE surfaces online (397,555 views)
Nigerian female sex addict opens up, says ‘I like it with both men and women’ (377,309 views)
Shameless Genevieve Nnaji exposes breasts in public (309,164 views)
Finally named: The full list of friends of Nigerian female sex addict who prowled Facebook (251,027 views)
OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU (the one who called himself God) IS DEAD (232,791 views)
Igbo scholar disgraces Femi Fani-Kayode •Demolishes claims on Igbo/Yoruba history with facts and figures (221,858 views)
Breaking News: POPULAR REVEREND CONVERTS TO ISLAM in Kaduna (Nigeria) (200,513 views)
OBJ’s son reported dead in Lagos plane crash •Names of more victims emerge (182,057 views)
My wasted years in Olumba Olumba Obu’s Evil Brotherhood (166,133 views)
THE FINAL DISGRACE: Igbo scholar unleashes more facts about Igbo/Yoruba history, finishes off Femi Fani-Kayode with second article (163,598 views)
Lagos plane crash: Journalist releases victims’ names (158,487 views)
Gunmen kill ASP, 2 other police officers in vain bid to kidnap Rivers PDP chieftain (147,113 views)
