NAHCON airlifts over 14,000 Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday announced that more than “14,000 Nigerian pilgrims” have been…
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Hajj: Pilgrims to begin return from Saudi Arabia on June 13 – NAHCON
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman has said the return trip for Nigerian pilgrims will…
Hajj: Saudi Arabia bans photography, political chants, flag displays at…
The Saudi Arabian authorities have proscribed photography, political chants and flag displays at the holy sites during the…
JAPA: Nigeria, other African countries affected as Saudi Arabia suspends…
In a significant policy adjustment aimed at regulating labor inflow during peak pilgrimage seasons, Saudi Arabia has temporarily…
Dhul Hijjah crescent moon sighted in S’Arabia, June 6 declared…
The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced sightings of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, marking the start of the 12th…
75-year-old Edo Pilgrim dies during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
A 75-year-old woman from Edo State, Adizatu Dazumi, has passed away during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
Dazumi,…
Hajj: “They’re uncomfortable about my presence after granting…
A Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has confirmed that the Saudi Arabian authorities barred him from performing the…
Trump lands in Saudi Arabia, seeking billion-dollar deals, influence
US President Donald Trump landed in Riyadh on Tuesday for his first multi-day international tour since returning to the White…
Saudi Arabia imposes fines for Hajj permit violations
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has introduced strict new penalties aimed at individuals who violate Hajj permit rules, including a…
[FULL LIST] Saudi Arabia suspends visa for Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other…
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of certain visa categories for citizens from 14 countries, including Nigeria,…