Saudi Arabia sponsors 20 Nigerian on pilgrimage
Twenty Nigerians will perform this year’s lesser hajj (Umrah) in Saudi Arabia on the sponsorship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…
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NAHCON sets 2025 Hajj fare, southern pilgrims to pay N8.7m
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has released the fare for the 2025 Hajj.
In a statement issued on Monday, the…
FG approves four airlines for 2025 Hajj operations
The Federal Government has approved four airlines to serve as official carriers for pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj.
In…
NAHCON to end Dollar payments for Hajj to lower costs
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed plans to eliminate the use of the dollar for Hajj-related payments,…
Alleged N90bn hajj subsidy mismanagement: Tinubu fires NAHCON chairman,…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdullahi Usman as the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
Ajuri…
Togo tightens COVID-19 controls after Hajj deaths
Togo has become the second West African country to implement Covid-19 screening tests and face mask requirements for pilgrims…
Hajj: Saudi nab over 300,000 violators amid enhanced procedures
Saudi authorities have apprehended over 300,000 violators of Hajj regulations, including 153,998 foreigners who arrived on tourist…
Hajj: Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Makkah
The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has reported the passing of another pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
According to a statement…
Hajj: Nigerian pilgrim allegedly commits suicide in Saudi Arabia
A tragic incident has occurred involving a Nigerian pilgrim, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, from the Kwara State contingent, who…
2024 Hajj: Kebbi airlifts first set of pilgrims to Hajj
Pilgrims from Kebbi State, slated for the initial flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have embarked on the 2024 Hajj…