It’s official: 1,707,301 pilgrims perform 2026 Hajj, Saudi Arabia declares
Muslim News Nigeria By our Correspondents * Figure increases by 2% from 2025, with male pilgrims accounting for 52.3 percent of…
Nigerian pilgrims
Nigerian pilgrims join global Muslim Ummah on Arafah as Hajj 2026 reaches spiritual climax
* Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi preaches unity, mutual support in Arafat sermon Nigerian pilgrims joined over 1.7 million Muslims from…
Hajj 2026: Nigerian Ulama roll out coordinated spiritual guidance plan as pilgrims move to Mina for sacred rites
* Prayers for Nigeria to be intensified at Mashair: Prof. Alaro As Nigerian pilgrims begin their movement to…
SPECIAL REPORT: Saudi expands cooling, water and medical facilities across Mashair for Hajj 2026
•As pilgrims prepare for Mina, Arafat rites By Rasheed Abubakar and Abdullahi Abdulganiy As Nigerian pilgrims join over…
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…
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…
Hajj 2026: Hamdalillahi Travels pilgrims arrive Saudi Arabia in batches as airlift continues
Hamdalillahi Travels Limited has continued its 2026 Hajj airlift operations with the steady movement of pilgrims to the…
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…
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…
