Lagos conducts screening for intending Christian pilgrims
he Lagos State Government has commenced screening for intending pilgrims to Jerusalem, Greece and Rome later in the year. The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs […]
Pilgrims
NAHCON denies plane carrying Muslim pilgrims crash landed in Minna
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says there is no truth in a media report that a Max Air aircraft carrying over 500 pilgrims […]
Pilgrims: Plane crash-lands at Minna Airport
By Tina George, Minna #TrackNigeriaAbout 600 pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia escaped death on Saturday when the plane conveying them crash landed at the Minna […]
2019 Hajj: 34,002 pilgrims back home in 70 flights – NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has so far transported 34,002 pilgrims back home in 70 flights from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia after […]
Hajj 2019: 23,611 pilgrims back home in 44 flights — NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says 23, 611 pilgrims have been transported back to Nigeria in 44 flights. According to its command and […]
Hajj 2019: First batch of 542 Kaduna intending pilgrims depart to Saudi
The first set of intending pilgrims (542) from Kaduna State have left Kaduna International Airport on Sunday, for Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Hajj, the […]
Buhari urges pilgrims to use Hajj to improve relationship with Allah
#TrackNigeria President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian pilgrims to use the hajj exercise to improve on their relationship with their creator and discharge their duties […]
Hajj 2019: NAHCON tasks officials on pilgrims welfare in S/Arabia
The acting chairman of National Hajj commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad, has urged the NAHCON officials to promote the welfare of pilgrims while […]
2019 Hajj: Group lauds states pilgrims’ boards for maintaining low fare
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor Independent Hajj Reporters, a civil society organisation that monitors and reports hajj activities commends States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare boards for maintaining […]
2019 Hajj: FCT pilgrims board holds workshop for staff, stakeholders
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has unveiled plans to hold a one-day workshop for staff and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the […]
2,810 Katsina pilgrims begin return journey Thursday
The Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, says its 2, 810 pilgrims will commence their journey home on Thursday. Salisu Ado, Chairman of the board told […]
1,494 Kaduna pilgrims return home
Kaduna State Muslim pilgrims Welfare Board on Saturday said 1,494 of its pilgrims had returned home out of 3,238 that performed this year’s Hajj. Its Public Relations […]
2018 Hajj: First batch of 259 pilgrims arrive Sokoto
The first batch of 259 Muslim pilgrims from Sokoto State, on Monday arrived Nigeria from Saudi Arabia after successful 2018 Hajj. The pilgrims from Gada […]
Hajj 2018: FCT, Sokoto pilgrims begin home-bound journey
The return flight of Nigeria’s pilgrims after performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia began on Monday with 484 pilgrims from FCT and Sokoto State. […]
NAHCON begins pilgrims’ return journey on Monday
The return journey of Nigeria’s 55,000 pilgrims who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia begins on Monday, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) […]
Buhari urges pilgrims to pray for peaceful co-existence
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday urged Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to pray for a peaceful coexistence among Nigerians and successful conduct of the 2019 […]
Hajj climax as over 2m Muslims converge on Mount Arafat
Two million pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Monday to mark the climax of the 2018 pilgrimage. At least 55,000 Nigerians are […]
Hajj 2018: NAHCON moves 55,000 pilgrims to Arafat
Nigeria’s contingent of 55,000 pilgrims to this year’s Hajj have moved to Mount Arafat on Sunday midnight to begin the Hajj proper in the Holy […]
Arafat: Saraki urges pilgrims to pray for peaceful elections, economic recovery
Senate President Bukola Saraki has charged Nigerian pilgrims currently performing this year’s hajj to use the significance of the Arafat Day, Monday to pray for […]
Two million expected at annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca – authorities
Saudi authorities say two million Muslims from around the world are expected to converge on Islam’s holiest city of Mecca and nearby sites in Saudi […]
NAHCON concludes pilgrims’ transportation of 37,746 to Saudi
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Friday concluded the transportation of Nigeria’s pilgrims to this year’s Hajj with the arrival of about 190, […]
Hajj 2018: Kogi commission introduces meal tickets for pilgrims
The Kogi Hajj Commission has introduced meal tickets for its 456 pilgrims currently in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to ensure proper feeding arrangements and their comfort […]
NAHCON warns pilgrims against illicit drugs in Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday warned Nigerian prospective pilgrims for this year’s Hajj against against taking illicit drugs and prohibited items […]
1,200 Gombe intending Muslim pilgrims begin biometric data capturing
Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is to begin biometric data capturing for its 1, 200 intending pilgrims for the 2018 Hajj exercise. Alhaji Usman […]
Hajj 2018: 1st batch of Nigerian pilgrims arrive Madinah
The first batch of 445 pilgrims from Kogi on Saturday arrived in Madinah on board the inaugural flight for this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia. […]