The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that about 75 pregnant pilgrims have been referred to hospitals in Makkah and Medina for urgent medical attention. The commission said despite an awareness campaign against pregnant women embarking on Hajj, many had ignored the counsel by “sneaking” into Hajj. During a chat with journalists in Makkah on Wednesday, Usman Galadima of the …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has transported no fewer than 43,817 Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in 104 flight operations. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, NAHCON’s Coordinator for Madinah, Alhaji Ibrahim Mahmud called on all Nigerian pilgrims to be law-abiding while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and …

The first batch of 390 pilgrims from Lagos State arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia said yesterday. The pilgrims, consisting of 173 males and 217 females on board a Flynas airline, landed at 9.46 am in Saudi Arabia (7.46 am Nigerian time). Another batch of 428 pilgrims (186 males, 242 females) departed yesterday around 5:21 pm. Former Commissioner for Home Affairs, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu yesterday warned pilgrims to strictly adhere to the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He cautioned them against travelling with materials and drugs that are forbidden in the Holy Land. According to him, no one will go and plead for anyone arrested for flouting the laws of Saudi Arabia. The Governor spoke …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised Nigerian pilgrims to abide by the rules and regulations during this year’s Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. The commission made this disclosure during the 2023 Hajj inaugural flight at the pilgrims’ terminal in Abuja on Thursday. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Faisal bin Ibrahim …

The advance team of 31 officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday departed for Saudi Arabia from the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. The team made up of 21 NAHCON officials and 10 Medical Personnel will be in Saudi Arabia for the final preparation to receive the first set of Nigerian pilgrims from Nassarawa State who …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj that there won’t be further changes to the fare paid. The commission’s Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan gave the assurance yesterday during the opening of a workshop organised by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in collaboration with NAHCON at the  …

An Ondo State High Court sitting in Akure, the state capital, has sentenced a man, Ajayi Famakinwa to 18 years imprisonment for impregnating a 15-year-old girl Famakinwa, 60, a pastor, was arrested by the police for committing the offence in 2021 at Ayede Ogbese in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The victim was said to be …

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said the compulsory medical screening for intending pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj will commence today (Monday) and end on 16th May. According to a statement by the state government, the board Secretary, Mr. Saheed Onipede said the screening was necessary to ascertain the health status of the intending pilgrims to detect any …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said it had reached an agreement with NNPC Limited for the availability of Jet A fuel to enable seamless transportation of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. According to a statement on Friday by the commission’s Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, NAHCON Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan advised the approved air carriers to …