Nigeria not included as Makkah Route welcomes pilgrims ahead of Hajj 2026
Muslim News Nigeria * Initiative expands across 10 countries, easing pre departure processing for over 179,000 pilgrims * What is the…
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Nigerian operator seeks stronger global collaboration in pilgrimage services as Umrah forum ends in Madinah
By Rasheed Abubakar * Praises NAHCON’s digital solutions in pilgrimage management As the 2026 Umrah and Ziyarah Forum…
Crescent University at 20: Zikrullah Hassan celebrates Ajibola’s enduring legacy of faith, law, and education
* As institution holds special prayer for late sage at Founder’s Day celebration Former Chairman of the National…
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…
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…
Professor Lanre Badmas buried in Ilorin as Sultan, Emir, NAHCON boss, others pay tributes
* Ansar-Ud-Deen Missioner, Grand Mufti Ilorin, JAMB Registrar, Yusuf Ali, others attend janazah of former NAHCON Commissioner A…
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…
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…