Saturday, June 20, 2026

Hajj

June 12, 2026

Borno reintegrates 3,740 repentant Boko Haram members into society

Mr Ishaq urged them to go back to their various communities and be law-abiding.

Boko haram
May 27, 2026

1.7 million Muslims performed 2026 Hajj: Saudi Authority 

GASTAT is the Saudi government agency responsible for compiling the annual Hajj census.

Hajj pilgrims
May 11, 2026

485 Sokoto pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

He urged the pilgrims to be worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria. 

Hajj pilgrims
May 9, 2026

Plateau airlifts 1,138 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia 

Mr Dauda thanked Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his support and commitment towards the welfare of the pilgrims.

Pilgrims
May 7, 2026

Hajj: Edo to airlift intending pilgrims May 18

Mr Eranga said about 100 persons who paid after the deadline believing they would reopen the application missed this year’s exercise.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
May 7, 2026

Uba Sani urges adequate care for Kaduna pilgrims

Mr Yusuf recalled that Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency was honoured for its high quality accommodation for pilgrims in 2023.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
May 6, 2026

2026 Hajj: First batch of 374 Kwara pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia

Mr AbdulRazaq urged them to be good ambassadors of the state and Nigeria. 

Hajj pilgrims
May 6, 2026

Kano pilgrims board clears refunds, urges intending pilgrims to verify payments

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has paid outstanding refunds to intending pilgrims for the 2026 hajj.

Hajj Pilgrims boarding a plane used to illustrate the story
May 4, 2026

2026 Hajj: Kano to begin airlift of intending pilgrims May 14

He urged intending pilgrims to regularly study their induction materials. 

Hajj pilgrims
April 24, 2026

Kaduna pilgrims agency to begin airlift May 14

He assured pilgrims of smooth and hitch-free operations.

Kaduna State