The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially commenced the repatriation of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia, with 1,310 pilgrims already airlifted back to various states across the country. NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Mohammed, confirmed that four flights have successfully completed their return journeys, marking the start of the nationwide effort to bring
Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj exercise have successfully arrived at their designated tents in Mina, marking a key phase in the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims, who were transported in organized batches from Makkah earlier today, will spend the day resting and engaging in spiritual reflection ahead of the most significant rite
In a heartwarming demonstration of honesty and moral uprightness, several Nigerian pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned large sums of missing foreign currency, winning praise from officials, fellow pilgrims, and observers alike. The most recent incident involved Hajiya Zainab, a female pilgrim from Plateau State, who discovered a
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully concluded the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. The final flight, UMZ3440, departed Abuja at 11:38 PM on Wednesday, May 28, carrying 22 pilgrims and 231 officials, including NAHCON Chairman Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International
Tragedy struck the Nigerian contingent currently on pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as two of its members have been confirmed dead while performing the sacred rites of the 2025 Hajj in the holy city of Makkah. The deceased pilgrims have been identified as 75-year-old Adizatu Dazumi from Edo State and prominent Abia businessman,
A senior official of the Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has raised serious concerns over the alleged exploitation of Nigerian pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, citing cases where pilgrims are being charged excessively for routine services. Speaking in confidence to Hajj Reporters, the official revealed that some unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims are being
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that more than 77 percent of the total number of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise have already been successfully airlifted to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the commission’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Sanda Usara, who praised the smooth
Engineer Rahma, a dedicated staff member of Mashariq Dhahabiyya, one of the key service providers assisting Nigerian pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj operations in Madina, has opened up about her experiences working in the critical passport management section of the company. In an interaction with journalists, Rahma expressed both the joy and the challenges that
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that a total of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims have so far been successfully transported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise. This figure, according to the commission, represents 34.4 percent of the overall number of pilgrims expected to participate in this year’s
As the annual pilgrimage season draws near, Saudi Arabia has stepped up preparations to accommodate the growing number of faithful Muslims from across the globe, including thousands of Nigerian pilgrims who are expected to take part in Hajj 2025. One of the busiest entry points for international pilgrims, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, is
