Ibn Battuta’s legacy resonates in Zikrullah Hassan’s journey of faith and discovery
Muslim News Nigeria As Former NAHCON boss shares his odyssey, spiritual significance of Islam’s three sacred mosques By Rasheed Abubakar At…
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Mohammed AlBalawi assumes role as Saudi ambassador to Nigeria, submits credentials
His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Mohammed AlBalawi has officially assumed his role as Ambassador of the Kingdom of…
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…
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia sets February 8 deadline for pilgrims’ data capture
By Fatima Sanda Usara * Says all requirements must be completed on Nusuk Masar for visa issuance The…
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 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…
Hajj Mabrur appoints marketing representatives, expands scope ahead of 2026 Hajj
Nigeria’s leading pilgrimage operator, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL), has officially appointed authorised marketing representatives across Nigeria and…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON cancels slot allocation to States, adopts first-come, first-served policy
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the cancellation of the traditional allocation of Hajj slots…
NAHCON briefs Saudi authorities on Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj preparations
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has briefed the Saudi…
Group demands removal of CBN’s 2% service charge on Hajj payments
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has joined the call on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish the…
NAHCON warns as Saudi Arabia sets deadlines for 2026 Hajj
The ministry declared that anyone caught performing hajj without a hajj visa will face a penalty of 20,000…
Saudi Arabia to host forum on Hajj and Two Holy Mosques history in November
The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) is preparing to host a major scholarly forum in…