By Aiaha Mai Agogo Professor Abdullahi Saleh has resigned his appointment as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), in a move described by close associates as a purely personal…
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No Hajj Without Permit (Visa), Saudi Minister affirms
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…
NAHCON Chairman/CEO Reaffirms Commission’s Commitment to Timely, Orderly Preparations for 2026 Hajj
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to early planning, effective institutional coordination, and strict adherence to established procedures for…
Man of the Year: Professor Abdullahi Pakistan, The Game Changer
By Sagiru Abdullahi Kwanar Huguma Leadership, when anchored on vision, integrity, and service, has the power to redefine institutions and inspire confidence among the people. In the year under review, one public…
No Contract Rollover: NAHCON Sets Record Straight on 2026 Hajj Procurement
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed concern over persistent misrepresentation and misinformation regarding the engagement of Hajj service providers for the 2026 Hajj operations. The Commission described as false…
The Penumbra of Influence: How Mercenary Journalism Built False Narratives Around NAHCON
By Ahmad Muazu There comes a moment when silence stops serving the public good. That moment arrives when falsehood is repeated often enough to seek legitimacy. Every industry has its weather. In…
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…
Kano Pilgrims Board Announces 2026 Hajj Deposit, Seat Allocation
By Mustapha Salisu In line with the directive of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has officially…
EFCC Detains NAHCON Chairman’s Brother Over Alleged ₦50bn Hajj Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Mr. Sirajo Salisu Usman, younger brother to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi…
Kaduna Pilgrims Urged to Prepare for 2026 Hajj
The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has advised all intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to begin making financial preparations and ensuring their travel documents are in order. A statement signed by…
Hajj 2025 Airlift: NAHCON Airlifts 19% Pilgrims in 3 Days
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is pleased to announce remarkable progress in the ongoing airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj. Within three days of commencement, the Commission has…
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…
Discovery of Operational Challenges Led Us to Supplement Hajj Services – NAHCON
By Muhammad Kabir, Kano The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has addressed the controversy surrounding its decision to engage an additional Hajj service provider alongside the traditional Mashariq al Dhahabia. In…
NHMST Warns Against Disrupting 2025 Hajj Operations
By Muhammad Kabir, Kano The Nigerian Hajj Media Support Team (NHMST) has cautioned State Pilgrims Welfare Boards and private tour operators against actions that could jeopardize the smooth execution of the 2025…
2025 Hajj: Jigawa deposits N4.5 billion to NAHCON
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has deposited N4.5 billion to National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for 2025 Hajj exercise. This was was announced by the Director…
NAHCON Chairman Seeks Removal of 2% Charge on Pilgrims’ Funds by CBN
By Nura Ahmed Dakata The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to waive the 2% charge…
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…
In the Eye of the Storm: NAHCON’s Commitment
By Ahmed Muazu The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), celebrated as a model for African Hajj operations, is now at the center of national scrutiny. Allegations of financial mismanagement against some…
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…
The 2024 Hajj: A Testament to Leadership and Innovation
By Ahmad Muazu The 2024 Hajj has come and gone, leaving a lasting impression on the global Muslim community. Like an exam with familiar questions but ever-evolving answers, the pilgrimage presented its…
REVEALED: FG sponsors 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia for prayers
The federal government has sponsored 152 Muslim clerics to Saudi Arabia to pray for the country and preach during the 2024 hajj. The clerics were bankrolled by the National Hajj Commission of…
Hajj Costs Surge: NAHCON Raises Fare by N1.9 Million
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. The Commission announced this in…
NAHCON Issues Warning Against Fake Nursing Volunteerism Offers for 2024 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has raised alarm over misleading information circulating on social media platforms, cautioning the public against falling victim to fraudulent recruitment offers for volunteer nursing staff…
FG Approves Airlines for 2024 Hajj Pilgrims
The Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially granted approval to three distinguished airlines to serve as exclusive carriers for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, they…