“If I can’t fly to Makkah, then I will go by road”— Ismail Musa Shuaibu In the bustling city of Kaduna, Nigeria, amidst the rhythmic hum of sewing machines, a humble tailor named Malam Ismaila Musa Shuaibu crafted garments with precision and care. His small workshop, tucked away in one of the city’s vibrant streets,
Niger State has officially commenced the airlift of its 2025 Hajj pilgrims from the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, marking a significant return of pilgrimage operations to the state after a six-year hiatus. The inaugural flight departed in the early hours of Sunday, May 11, 2025, carrying 480 intending pilgrims from Mashegu and Mariga
In a historic feat for Nigeria’s South-East, the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, recorded its first Hajj airlift operation, marking a pivotal moment in the decentralisation of pilgrimage travel in the country. The inaugural flight, which departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried intending pilgrims from Imo and neighbouring states,
The Niger State Government has formally commenced the airlift of its 2025 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the first set of intending pilgrims scheduled to depart on Sunday, May 11, 2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, who confirmed
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone for Hajj operations in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, May 9, officially flagged off the inaugural airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This inaugural airlift, which conveyed 315 intending pilgrims
Tragedy struck aboard an international flight en route to Saudi Arabia on May 8, 2025, as an Indonesian pilgrim, identified as Nyai Nur Fadillah, passed away mid-flight while journeying to perform the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The 45-year-old woman hailed from Sidoarjo, a town in East Java province, and was part of the SUB 20 group
The city of Madinah has opened its arms once again to pilgrims from across the world, including thousands from Nigeria, providing a serene, secure, and well-organized environment as this year’s Hajj activities begin in earnest. Upon arrival at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Nigerian pilgrims were greeted with exceptional hospitality by Saudi authorities,
The inaugural flight carrying pilgrims from Abia, Bayelsa, and Imo States has safely arrived in Madina, Saudi Arabia, marking the official commencement of the 2025 Hajj journey for pilgrims from Nigeria’s South-East and South-South regions. The pilgrims, who departed Nigeria earlier in the day, were warmly received at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
An Afghan woman participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage has delivered a baby girl in the holy city of Madinah, marking the first birth recorded during the 2025 Hajj season. The significant event occurred at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital within the King Salman Medical City complex, where the expectant mother was swiftly attended to
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside key members of the Commission’s leadership, personally boarded the aircraft at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, to oversee and bid farewell to the first batch of Nigerian pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj
