Hajj
2,256 intending pilgrims from Niger to perform 2022 Hajj
Two thousand, two hundred and fifty-six pilgrims from Niger are expected to perform the 2022 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, an official has said.Alhaji Hassan Idris, […]
NAHCON inaugurates 2022 Hajj Media Team
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday inaugurated the media team for the 2022 pilgrimage. The team is made up of journalists from […]
NAHCON meets NCAA, others over Hajj 2022
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday said cooperation between the agencies involved in Hajj 2022 operation would engender smooth, safe, and efficient […]
Buhari, Tinubu, Dangote, others perform Lesser Hajj
President Muhammadu Buhari has successfully performed the Umrah (Lesser Hajj) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, alongside the minister of communications Isa Pantami, […]
2021 Hajj: Intending pilgrims must take COVID-19 vaccine – Official
The Chairman of Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, says intending pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj must take the COVID-19 vaccine before allowed into Saudi Arabia. […]
We’re committed to making hajj exercise affordable – NAHCON
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to making hajj exercise affordable to prospective pilgrims. Hassan […]
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Hajj Savings Scheme
Lagos State Government says it will support the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in all its laudable initiatives aimed at improving the narratives of […]
CSO condoles Hajj operators over loss of president
Independent Hajj Reporters(IHR), a Civil Society Organisation that reports and monitors Hajj activities, has expressed sadness over the death of the Acting President, Association of […]
NAHCON mourns President of Hajj operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed shock over the death of Alhaji Salihu Butu, Acting President, Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators […]
Hajj Camp: Emulate Gov Obaseki, CSO urges South South Governors
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) a Civil Society Organisation has commended Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo for building a befitting Hajj Camp to serve pilgrims from […]
Hajj 2020: ‘The experience beats all expectations’ – Japanese couple
The faithful perform the key ritual of throwing seven pebbles at a stone monument called “Jamrat Al-Aqabah” in the holy site of Mina “Despite the […]
Civil society urges NAHCON to monitor refund of 2020 hajj fare deposits
A group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to constitute a committee that will oversee refund of […]
NAHCON advocates saving scheme for Hajj management
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, has advocated the establishment of Hajj saving scheme for effective handling of hajj nationwide. […]
Saudi Arabia makes masks mandatory, bans gatherings during Hajj
Saudi Arabia on Monday said all the intending pilgrims in 2020 Hajj must wear face masks at all times, while workers would ensure no overcrowding […]
Saudi Arabia allows Hajj only for ‘very limited number’ of residents
Saudi Arabia will allow only a “very limited number” of people already residing inside the kingdom to perform the main Muslim Hajj pilgrimage that begins […]
Analysis: The future of Hajj operation within coronavirus pandemic
By Ibrahim Muhammed National Coordinator,Independent Hajj Reporters At the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the prospect of hajj 2020 taking place was so slim that any […]
CORRECTION AND APOLOGY: Hajj:Islamic Centre lauds Buhari
APOLOGY: Newsdiaryonline profoundly apologizes for the wrong headline for this story.It was earlier published with the headline:Israeli embassy resumes diplomatic operations in Nigeria.It was big […]
2019 Hajj: 28, 612 pilgrims back home in 59 flight ——- NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it has so far transported 28, 612 pilgrims back home in 59 flights. According to its command […]
NAHCON lauds stakeholders over successful 2019 Hajj
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alh. Abdullahi Muhammad, has commended the efforts of all stakeholders who contributed in ensuring success of the […]
Hajj ‘ll no longer be market shopping – NAHCON boss
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Hajj will no longer be a market shopping in the nearest future. Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad, the Chairman […]
Hajj 2019: Some 2.5 Million Pilgrims Stand in Arafat
Hajj 2019: Some 2.5 Million Pilgrims Stand in Arafat For Peak of Pilgrimage Before Starting Trek to Muzdalifah The total number of international and domestic […]
Arafat: Muna wears new look for pilgrims
Muna, the historic mountain in Makkah, where pilgrims all over the world usually commence the last lap of their pilgrimage rites and in observance of […]
UPDATE: Senate President heads to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
#TrackNigeria –The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, on Monday departed Abuja for Saudi Arabia to join millions of Muslim faithful from around the […]
Female Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia- Official
An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites.Dr Hamidu Liman, […]