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Nigeria Suspends Christian Pilgrimages to Israel With Immediate Effect Amid Middle East Conflict: Authorities

Nigeria Suspends Christian Pilgrimages to Israel With Immediate Effect Amid Middle East Conflict: Authorities

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Nigeria Suspends Christian Pilgrimages to Israel With Immediate Effect Amid Middle East Conflict: Authorities The suspension applies to both... 04.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Nigeria Suspends Christian Pilgrimages to Israel With Immediate Effect Amid Middle East Conflict: Authorities The suspension applies to both government-organized and private trips and will remain in place "until the situation normalizes," the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) announced.The decision follows the NCPC's successful completion of its 2025 main pilgrimage program, with the final group of pilgrims returning home safely on Tuesday. The commission thanked President Tinubu for his administration's support, noting that five pilgrimages have been conducted since his appointment two years ago. The NCPC urged Nigerians to pray for peace in Jerusalem and the wider region, while also monitoring developments.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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