Thursday, June 25, 2026

Nigerian pilgrims

June 13, 2026

NAHCON returns 17,347 pilgrims to Nigeria, concludes airlift for nine states

The commission listed the states that have completed their return airlift as Nasarawa, Gombe, Kogi, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Jigawa, Kwara, and Plateau.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
June 2, 2026

NAHCON begins airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday

Mr Bello said that airlines determined flight schedules, and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation approved them, allocating operating slots to all carriers.

NIGERIANS IN MECCA
May 19, 2026

Saudi hajj ministry engages Nigerian authorities on proper pilgrims guidance

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on Monday engaged the Nigerian hajj authorities on how to properly guide pilgrims in the performance of the spiritual rites.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI
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 1, 2026

FG assures seamless 2026 Hajj airlift amid aviation fuel hike

He said all necessary arrangements are progressing as planned.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
April 26, 2026

Aviation Fuel Hike: Stakeholders seek FG’s support to airlift hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

President of the group, Bukalti Usaman Gamawa, made the call in a statement on Sunday.

Katsina Hajj pilgrims
January 22, 2026

NAHCON urges Saudi hajj ministry to resolve problems Nigerian pilgrims face

The commission raised concerns about slashing hajj slots and other issues.

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and the Saudi Arabian advance team
June 6, 2025

Sultan tasks Nigerian leaders on unity, commitment to tackle insecurity

The sultan further encouraged Nigerians to embrace positive change in their attitudes, expressing optimism that the country’s best days lie ahead.

Sultan of Sokoto
June 2, 2025

Hajj 2025: NAHCON issues health advisory to Nigerian pilgrims after heatwave alert

The NAHCON chairman urged the media to help the commission disseminate the information to pilgrims.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI
May 16, 2025

Hajj: Nigerian pilgrims will enjoy quality meals in Mecca, NAHCON says

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says it will ensure the contracted catering facilities comply with standards while serving meals to Nigerian pilgrims.

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI