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Saudi confirms death of 1,301 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj
Saudi confirms death of 1,301 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj
The Saudi Arabian Health Minister, Fahd al-Jalajel, revealed that 1,301 pilgrims died during the 2024 Hajj. Speaking on state television, al-Jalajel noted that 83 percent of the deceased lacked the necessary permits for the pilgrimage.
Al-Jalajel explained that these unauthorized pilgrims walked long distances under intense sunlight. He stated, “We dealt with many people affected by heat stress. Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorized to perform Hajj and having walked long distances under direct sunlight, without adequate shelter or comfort,” as reported by the official Saudi Press Agency.
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He further mentioned that the deceased’s identities were verified, and they were respectfully buried and honoured in Mecca.
Al-Jalajel highlighted that the Kingdom provided about 1.3 million preventive services to pilgrims. Additionally, authorities delivered over 465,000 treatment services, including 141,000 for those without Hajj authorization.
Saudi confirms death of 1,301 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj
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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state.
Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast, saying it is for six months.
He announced the suspension of the Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.
He immediately named an administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd), to take charge of the affairs of the state for the six-month period.
Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.
A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety. (Channels TV)
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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night will hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state.
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
The broadcast is expected to be held by 7pm today.
Video: President Tinubu has declared state on emergency on Rivers state effective immediately, suspends Governor Fubara, his deputy governor and house of assembly members for six months.
He also nominated an administrator pic.twitter.com/jD1g9FHOez— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) March 18, 2025
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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs
Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs expectedly over the current security situation in the country.
The service chiefs were led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to the meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department Of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi; were also present at the meeting.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Leader of the Majority, Opeyemi Bamidele, later joined the meeting held in the office of the President.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Ben Kalu, were also spotted at the meeting.
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