An immediate suspension of all pilgrimages by Nigerians to Israel was Tuesday announced by the Federal Government due to the security situation in the Middle East. In a statement issued in Abuja, Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), said the decision became necessary following recent developments in the region. Adegbite in the statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations at the Commission, said the measure was taken in view of the safety and comfort of Nigerian pilgrims. Read…
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