Prince Salman reaffirms Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serving pilgrims at Umrah forum in Madinah
Muslim News Nigeria * Says kingdom invests in advanced technologies to enhance pilgrim experience * Umrah sector achieves 214 percent growth…
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Umrah and Ziyarah Forum kicks off in Madinah Monday as Saudi minister highlights global pilgrimage vision
The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF) is set to commence on Monday, March 30,…
Ibn Battuta’s legacy resonates in Zikrullah Hassan’s journey of faith and discovery
As Former NAHCON boss shares his odyssey, spiritual significance of Islam’s three sacred mosques By Rasheed Abubakar At…
Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf: The diplomat poised to rescue NAHCON from drift, By Ishola Balogun
* What he’s expected to do When the Federal Government announced the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf…
BREAKING: President Tinubu appoints Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf as NAHCON chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and CEO of the…
Why I Resigned as NAHCON Chairman – Prof Saleh Usman
In a move that has drawn attention across Nigeria’s Muslim community, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has resigned from…
Saudi Arabia to start issuing Hajj visas on Sunday, four-month ahead of 2026 pilgrimage
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the commencement of visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season…
Saudi minister restates ‘no Hajj without permit’ policy, strengthens Nigeria cooperation ahead of 2026 Hajj
By Mariam Zubair Abubakar/ ABUJA In a historic visit, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq…
2026 Hajj will be the best ever, says Saudi Hajj minister during historic visit to Nigeria
* Assures smooth and safe experience for Nigerian pilgrims * 89,000 Nigerians performed Umrah in 2025 By Ahmad…
Hajj 2026: Saudi’s Hajj Minister in Nigeria for bilateral talks ahead of global religious gathering
* As NAHCON Chairman leads talks to strengthen Hajj operations The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the…
NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj accommodation arrangements ahead of Saudi deadlines
Muslim News learnt that Saudi authorities fixed February 8, 2026, as the deadline for all participating countries to…
Renowned Muslim scholar and Hajj industry legend Prof. Yusuf Lanre Badmas dies at 69
* The former NAHCON chief and UNILORIN ex-Dean will be buried Saturday in Ilorin The Nigerian Muslim community…
NAHCON concludes second pre-Hajj visit to Saudi Arabia ahead of 2026 pilgrimage
* As Commission advances airlift, accommodation, and medical preparations By Ahmad Muazu The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj…
NAHCON at 20: The imperative of repositioning Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah sector
In this article, Ishaq Ibrahim Jae argues that while NAHCON has succeeded in stabilising Nigeria’s Hajj operations, its…
The Penumbra of Influence: How Mercenary Journalism Built False Narratives Around NAHCON
By Ahmad Muazu There comes a moment when silence stops serving the public good. That moment arrives when…
