State governor donates ₦1.4 billion to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has given 1,000 Saudi Riyals (₦450,000) each to the 3,200 pilgrims from Sokoto who are in Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The total donation is about ₦1.4 billion. Aliyu made the announcement on Saturday while speaking to the pilgrims in Mina. Aliyu congratulated them for completing the Hajj rites and said the money would help them prepare for their journey back to Nigeria. "This is a token of support and appreciation for your discipline, dedication, and...