Tinubu Names New NAHCON Chairman
Tinubu appoints new NAHCON chairman, seeking Senate confirmation following the resignation of Sheikh Pakistan.
Tinubu appoints new NAHCON chairman, seeking Senate confirmation following the resignation of Sheikh Pakistan.
NAHCON releases 15 compulsory guidelines for the 2026 Hajj, covering flights, group movement, medical rules, and data processing for Nigerian pilgrims.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) over allegations of fraud and financial mismanagement during the 2025 Hajj operations. Those in custody include Aliu Abdulrazak, Commissioner of Policy, Personnel and Finance (PPMF), and Aminu Muhammed, Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA). … Read more
Saudi Arabia has stopped Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from performing the 2025 Hajj and deported him back to Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi confirmed this in a post made on Monday, May 26, 2025, via his Facebook page. He said the Saudi government had granted him a visa to enter the country for Hajj, but … Read more
In a move that has left many Nigerians concerned, Saudi Arabia recently imposed visa restrictions on travelers from Nigeria and 13 other countries. According to the official notice, the restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple visa categories, including business visas (both single and multi-entry), tourist e-visas, and family visit visas. This … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin on May 5, 2025. The commission also announced the allocation of airlines for the 2025 Hajj airlift, saying a total of 71,274 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year’s pilgrimage. With the airlift … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa Zone. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima … Read more