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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 20, 2026

All 1,600 Lagos pilgrims now in Mecca, says board secretary

AbdulHakeem Ajomagberin says all 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos have been transported to Mecca.

NIGERIANS IN MECCA
May 11, 2026

SSANU, NASU resume negotiations with FG over salary, welfare demands

Mr Ibrahim said the unions had presented a demand for a minimum 40 per cent salary increase.

May 10, 2026

NAHCON mourns Adamawa pilgrim Aishatu Muhammadu

A statement from the NAHCON on Sunday said that the 73-year old pilgrim suffered a fatal cardiac arrest en route from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
May 9, 2026

Hajj: 343 Lagos pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia 

Mr Jebe said that the successful departure of the first batch demonstrated the state’s commitment to excellence.

Flynas in the air.
May 8, 2026

Nigerian pilgrims begin movement from Madinah to Mecca

An update by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria stated that the movement to Mecca commenced after the pilgrims had spent four days in Medinah.

Nigerian pilgrims used to illustrate the story
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
November 7, 2025
Madinah
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
July 18, 2025

Governor begs residents to show Tinubu love as president visits Kano for Dantata’s burial

Mr. Dantata, an uncle to business mogul Aliko Dangote, died on June 28 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was buried in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

President Bola Tinubu and Remi Tinubu disembarking from plane