The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed a fire incident, at one of the hotels accommodating Nigerian pilgrims on Shari Mansur Street in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the NAHCON Assistant Director Information and Publication Division, Fatima Sanda Usara indicated that the incident occurred today, Saturday, around noon Saudi Arabian time. According to the statement, the affected …

Nigerian pilgrim identified as Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State has returned a missing $5000 to a Russian owner in Saudi Arabia. The money, approximately ₦8,240,000 using an exchange rate of ₦1,648 per USD, was found by the Nigerian pilgrim in Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Plateau State Pilgrims Board, led by …

The Kano State Government has established a clinic in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, as part of an effort to provide adequate medical care for its Pilgrims. The clinic, which is aimed at complementing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) clinic, will provide the required medical attention to the state’s pilgrims. The State Amirul Hajj and Deputy Governor of Kano State, …

A pilgrim with the Lagos State contingent to Hajj, Alhaja Kuburat Sekoni has died in the bathroom. Sekoni came with pilgrims from Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of the state. The body of the 66-year-old was seen by her roommate when she wanted to use the restroom. The Lagos State Amir-ul-Hajj and former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi expressed regret …

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 …