By Mariam Zubair Abubakar In a historic visit, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, arrived in Abuja on February 3, 2026, to strengthen high-level cooperation aimed at improving…
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Hajj, Umrah Cooperation at Historic Abuja Meeting
By Mustapha Salisu Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on Hajj and Umrah administration following a historic high-level engagement in Abuja between Nigerian authorities…
NAHCON Delegation Visits Yobe Gov’t on 2026 Hajj Sensitisation
From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu A delegation from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has visited the Yobe State Government to sensitise stakeholders on the new policies and deadlines introduced for…
Galileo Honours Raudah Travel & Tours for Decade of Excellence, Youth Empowerment
By Mustapha Salisu Galileo (Travelport), a leading global distribution system (GDS) and one of the world’s largest travel service providers, yesterday, has honoured Raudah Travel and Tours Ltd for its outstanding commitment…
Analysis: 2026 Hajj Fare should be N6.8 Million
By Ibrahim Muhammad The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday announced the final fare for Hajj 2026 for Nigerian intending pilgrims. The commission said the fares, which show that Pilgrims…
Kano Residents Turn Out in Numbers to Support Gov. Yusuf’s Re-Election Bid
A mammoth crowd of jubilant supporters on Tuesday lined the streets of Kano to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf upon his return from Saudi Arabia, where he served as the Amirul Hajj…
Gov. Mutfwang bids farewell to 1,019 pilgrims for 2025 Hajj, Call for prayers
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has officially bid farewell to 1,019 intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The Governor who was represented…
Hajj slots to orphans: How Governor Yusuf changes narrative
By Usman Gwadabe Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. Muslims who are wealthy and healthy in addition with ability to travel in safety are directed to perform it. Qur’an says: “And…
Kano Gov’t Commended for Supporting Smooth Hajj Operations
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, announced that the Board has successfully concluded the 2025 Hajj seat sale, with a…
Yobe Pilgrims’ Commission Remits Over N5bn to NAHCON for 2025 Hajj
From Sani Gazas chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has successfully completed the sale of Hajj seats for the 2025 pilgrimage, demonstrating its readiness to ensure a smooth spiritual journey for…
NAHCON Always in the Spotlight: Understanding the Attention Around Hajj Operations
By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) frequently finds itself in the media spotlight, and for good reason. As the body responsible for organizing the Hajj pilgrimage for…
Kaduna Pays Over 3,000 Pilgrims Hajj Refund, Awaiting Account Details for Others
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency (KSPWA) has announced that it has paid over 3,000 pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj of the refunds they received from the National Hajj Commission…
Gov. Yusuf urges FG to reduce Hajj fare, cites economic challenges
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has appealed to the Federal Government to reduce the Hajj fare in view of the economic challenges being faced by the citizens. This…
Gov. Abba Awards Hajj Tickets to Winners of Kano 2024 Qur’anic Competition
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has awarded the winners of the 2024 Kano State Qur’anic Competition with slots for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage and cash prizes of…
Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board Honored as Best Hajj Hygienic State for 2024
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Hajj Hygienic State” for its outstanding efforts in ensuring the health and safety of pilgrims during the 2024…
Hajj 2024: Alleged N90 Billion Subsidy Fraud – CISLAC Applauds ICPC Probe
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has commended the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for launching…
Hajj 2024: Kaduna’s Success Story
By Ibraheem Musa Sometimes, change creeps in gradually, largely unannounced and often unnoticed by the unwary. However, in the last Hajj operation, change was self-evident at the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency….
Hajj 2024: Lagos airlifts 1,278 pilgrims so far, as 3rd batch arrives Madinah
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has so far airlifted no fewer than 1,278 intending pilgrims to Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the 2024 holy pilgrimage exercise. Taofeek Lawal, Asst. Director, Public…
Hajj 2024: Kano Government Establishes Temporary Clinics for Pilgrims in Makkah
By Mustapha Salisu In an effort to provide adequate medical care to its pilgrims, the Kano State Government has established temporary clinics in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The clinics, which are aimed at…
3,110 Kano State Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah for Hajj
A contingent of Kano State pilgrims has arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s (2024) Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received by officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Yobe Gov’t Provides N179.8m Subsidy Support to Pilgrims
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Pilgrims Commission has announced that it has disbursed a total of N179.8 million in subsidy funds approved by Governor Mai Mala Buni to 1,332…
Saudi Arabia Increases Slots For Nigeria’s Tour Operators To 40
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved Nigeria’s government demand to increase the 2024 Hajj slots of tour operators from 10 to 40. In a change of policy, the Kingdom…
First batch of Kano pilgrims set to depart Saudi Arabia after Hajj
The first group of pilgrims from Kano who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia has begun their journey back home. On Saturday, the pilgrims left Makka and headed to the King…
Saudi authority unveils road map for 2024 hajj
The Saudi Arabian Ministry for Hajj and Umrah, unveiled a roadmap for the 2024 Hajj on Friday in Makkah. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Al Rabiah, unveils the…