Hajj

2023 Hajj: NAHCON distributes slots to 36 states, FCT, others

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said it had distributed the 2023 Hajj allocations to the 36 State Pilgrims Welfare…

2 years ago

Hajj: Pilgrims enjoyed $410 accommodation rebate, others —NAHCON

THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has said pilgrims enjoyed a $410 reduction in accommodation fare in this year’s…

2 years ago

Saudi Arabia Develops Tech to Ease Hajj Operations

Seven years after the September 201 stampede that left more than seven hundred people dead, the government of Saudi Arabia…

2 years ago

Over 3,600 Nigerians Miss This Year’s Hajj

About one million Muslim faithful will spend today at the Islamic sacred site of Arafat, the most important ritual of…

2 years ago

BREAKING: Again, Saudi Extends Hajj Deadline

The General Authority on Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced extended flights to airlift pilgrims into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…

2 years ago

Hajj: 5 Days To Deadline, Less Than Half Of Nigerian Pilgrims Airlifted

Few days to the commencement of this year’s hajj, there are fears that thousands of Nigerian pilgrims may miss the…

2 years ago

APC Senator Offers Hajj Slots To Delegates Who Returned Cash After Voting Against Him

Senator Smart Adeyemi, who represents Kogi West in the National Assembly, has offered to sponsor five persons to Makkah, Saudi…

3 years ago

Hajj: Pilgrims may pay N2.5m as Bayelsa, Imo, Rivers get zero allocation

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria on Thursday said it had projected that Nigerian pilgrims may pay as much as…

3 years ago

Operators Excited As S/Arabia Reopens Hajj To Foreign Pilgrims

Hajj and umrah operators have expressed relief over the announcement by Saudi Arabia lifting the suspension on Nigeria and 17…

3 years ago

Lagos Pilgrims Board gets new members, secretary

Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Mr Shakir Ayinde Gafar, an engineer as the Chairman of Lagos State…

3 years ago