SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi expands cooling, water and medical facilities across Mashair for Hajj 2026
Muslim News Nigeria •As pilgrims prepare for Mina, Arafat rites By Rasheed Abubakar and Abdullahi Abdulganiy As Nigerian pilgrims join over…
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BREAKING: NAHCON issues safety advisory as Nigerian pilgrims begin Mina movement tonight
Rasheed Abubakar The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on Nigerian pilgrims to strictly adhere to…
NAHCON concludes 2026 Hajj outbound airlift operation in 18 days, fixes June 3 for return flights
* Commends stakeholders, assures pilgrims’ safety ahead of Masha’ir * 2026 airlift trails 2025 pace in early pilgrim…
Saudi Arabia holds workshop for Nigerian officials, stakeholders to boost Hajj 2026 coordination
By Shafii Sani Sani Mohammed The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Monday, 18th May 2026, organised a…
Kwara Grand Kadi leads practical Hajj sessions as Virgo International trains pilgrims on rites, conduct
* Diasporan pilgrims depart May 16 and 17, Nigerian airlift set for May 19 A leading Hajj and…
NAHCON board member cautions pilgrims against misuse of social media during Hajj
* Urges verification of information before posting online NAHCON board member representing the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic…
Hajj, accommodation and the burden of communication gaps in a digital age
By Rasheed Abubakar Accommodation is one of the essential requirements for a smooth and well-organised Hajj exercise, as…
NAHCON counters video of Adamawa pilgrims in Makkah, denies abandonment claims
* Attributes mix-up to coordination gap during allocation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reacted to…
NAHCON Ulama list common mistakes pilgrims make during Hajj
By Rasheed Abubakar * Some pilgrims lack proper understanding of ihram and tahallul: Sheikh Ahmad * Prof Alaro…
Hajj 2026: NAHCON reassures pilgrims of adequate welfare as Southwest states complete airlift
By Rasheed Abubakar Senior officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have expressed satisfaction with the…
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia licenses NAHCON clinics as over 22,000 Nigerian pilgrims arrive in holy land
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured official approval and operational licences from the Kingdom of…
NAHCON, Ogun State dismiss Flynas rejection of Gateway Airport, attribute pilgrims’ relocation to operational issues
They both reacted to The Punch report which claimed that pilgrims were stranded after the Saudi Arabia-based carrier…
Matters Arising: Ogun Hajj Airlift Controversy Raises Questions on Communication, News Verification and Pilgrims’ Welfare
By Rasheed Abubakar The controversy surrounding the 2026 Hajj airlift of Ogun State pilgrims from the newly commissioned…
Saudi Arabia launches multilingual health guide as NAHCON unveils Hajj Companion App for Nigerian pilgrims
* Saudi authorities release health awareness materials in eight languages Saudi Arabian health authorities and the National Hajj…
Hon Iyepe set for Hajj 2026 with 340 pilgrims, promises efficient service
* Confirms visa and ticket readiness as airlift begins May 11 Renowned Islamic scholar, preacher, and former Chairman…