Nigerian Hajj commission cancels contract, threatening thousands of pilgrims' 2025 journey.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has canceled a contract with a Saudi service provider for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, potentially preventing thousands of Nigerian Muslims from performing the pilgrimage. This move has been criticized and could lead to legal battles. A civil society organization has called for cooperation between NAHCON and state authorities to ensure Nigerian pilgrims can still participate in the Hajj.

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