Press Release The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness by the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency ahead of …
Press Release The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness by the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency ahead of …
Four hospitals in Mina provide medical services to pilgrims during Hajj – Emergency Hospital: 190-bed capacity, including 12 emergency beds and 34 …
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj to prepare for extreme heat, following the deadly heatwave …
By Soliu Oyesiji The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has continued the processing of yellow cards for intending pilgrims, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth Hajj exercise. This …
Umrah pilgrims urged to leave before deadline or face fines, jail and deportation Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced streamlined procedures to facilitate the departure of Umrah …
By Soliu Oyesiji Edo State’s allocation for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has dropped sharply from 351 to 93 slots, following a reduction in pilgrim quotas by Saudi authorities and delays …
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is set to embark on comprehensive reforms after the 2026 Hajj to reposition Nigeria’s Hajj industry for improved performance and global competitiveness. The …
By Shehu Usman Muhammad, PhD. Expectations on the New Chairman/CEO: The expectations of the Ummah on Ambassador Yusuf is enormous, as an experienced administrator and diplomat, you are expected to …
Soliu Oyesiji. The Saudi Arabian Minister of Hajj and Umrah has disclosed that Nigeria recorded about 89,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2025, underscoring the country’s growing participation in …
Members of the Board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have passed a vote of no confidence in the chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Saleh Usman, …
Kano selects 60 teachers for 2026 Hajj induction classes The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has selected 60 teachers to conduct weekly Hajj induction courses for intending pilgrims ahead of …
By: Suleiman Salihu Mu’azu Wali Nigeria, home to Africa’s largest Muslim population, is bracing for another Hajj season. Each year, thousands of Nigerians aspire to undertake the sacred journey to …
Amid renewed calls for transparency in Hajj administration, Nigerian pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj have urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare …