The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed all registered intending pilgrims to submit their valid international passports on or before August 25, 2026, warning that failure to meet the deadline could result in the loss of their Hajj seats. The Director-General of the Board, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, issued the directive on Friday as part…
Pilgrims from Agege and Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Areas have returned safely to Lagos following the completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Their arrival was met with celebration and emotional receptions at the local council levels, as families and officials gathered to welcome the returning worshippers. ✈️ First batch arrives…
The Federal Government has pledged to complete Sokoto Airport ahead of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, ensuring direct airlifting of pilgrims. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, assured that all aviation agencies will resolve bottlenecks and meet international operational standards. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, revealed the airport is 90% complete and that five new aircraft are expected within weeks….
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set October 8, 2025, as the deadline for all State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators to remit payments for the 2026 Hajj. This follows the earlier announcement of a provisional fare of N8.5 million, pending final negotiations on service contracts. According…
