Monday, November 17, 2025

Hajj pilgrims

September 17, 2025

NAHCON clarifies 2025 hajj account reconciliation, calls for early 2026 payment

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has clarified that all matters relating to pilgrims’ refunds from the 2025 hajj have been reconciled and settled.

Nigerian Hajj pilgrims in Medinah
April 30, 2025

Ondo vaccinates 720 hajj pilgrims against yellow fever, meningitis   

Mr Chaddy-Adam, therefore, called on the intending pilgrims to go along with their faith, belief and fear of Allah for a successful exercise.

Intending pilgrims
April 24, 2025

2025 Hajj: CBN approves cash-based BTA for Muslim pilgrims

Earlier in the year, the CBN introduced a new payment method for basic travel allowance for Nigerians embarking on the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

Hajj pilgrims
September 11, 2024

Man in court for allegedly obtaining N1.2 million from intending hajj pilgrims

The prosecutor said that the complainants reported the matter at the Gwagwalada Area Command on July 3.

Gavel
June 4, 2024

Hajj committee member hails Ogun pilgrims’ medical team’s performance  

“We educated and counselled our pilgrims on the importance of looking after their health.’’

Hajj pilgrims
May 6, 2024

Ogun govt. begins medical screening programme for Hajj pilgrims

Mr Kusimo also advised them to avoid spending too much time in the sun and drink enough water to prevent dehydration.

Hajj Pilgrims boarding a plane used to illustrate the story
January 6, 2024

Tinubu approves three airlines for hajj pilgrims

Mr Arabi congratulated the approved airlines on the selection.

Mallam Jalal Arabi
May 25, 2023

2023 Hajj: Gombe to airlift 2,556 intending pilgrims

Mr Adamu told newsmen in Gombe that the first batch was expected to leave on June 3, and would be in about nine batches because the Aircraft is small.

Hajj pilgrims
September 26, 2022

Hajj pilgrims enjoyed $410 rebate: NAHCON

NAHCON says pilgrims enjoyed a $410 reduction in accommodation fare in this year’s Hajj operation, among other services.

Buhari flags off Hajj 2022 inaugural flight in Maiduguri
July 8, 2022

Kano pilgrims deported from Saudi Arabia over fake visa

Upon reaching Jidda, the seven intending pilgrims were denied entry into the region leading to Mecca.

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