The Federal Government says seven suspected commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP were arrested while returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, describing the operation as a major success for Nigeria’s integrated identity management and border security systems. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, shortly after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed…
The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj has officially begun, starting with pilgrims from Nasarawa State. According to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), MaxAir flight NGL267 departed Jeddah for Abuja at 09:27hrs, conveying 560 pilgrims back to Nigeria. Flynas, one of the Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj carriers, also confirmed…
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics says a total of 1,707,301 pilgrims participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise. The figure represents an increase from the 1,673,230 pilgrims recorded during the previous Hajj season. Millions of Muslims from around the world gathered in Makkah and other holy sites for the annual pilgrimage, performing rites at Arafah,…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed condolences following the death of a Nigerian pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, in Saudi Arabia during the ongoing Hajj exercise. The 73-year-old pilgrim from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while travelling from Jeddah to Madinah on Saturday. NAHCON Chairman,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the request of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to travel to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 lesser Hajj. On Thursday, Justice Emeka Nwite ordered the temporary release of Bello’s international passport, which had been held by the court, to allow him to perform the religious…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a downward review of the 2026 Hajj fares for intending pilgrims across the country. The adjustment follows a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, conveyed through his Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija, in October, instructing the Commission to reduce the previously announced fares to…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has unveiled the timeline for the successful organisation of the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement posted on its official X account, preparations begin with the signing of the MoU with Saudi authorities in November 2025. Key deadlines include: NAHCON urged prospective pilgrims to register early and…
Nigerian Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to ensuring the improvement of Hajj operations. He spoke during the National Hajj Stakeholders Summit organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Hajj Institute of Nigeria (HIN) in collaboration with Jaiz Bank in Abuja. Represented by Bashir Maidugu,…
NAHCON Sets July 2 Deadline for Return Flights as 2025 Hajj Airlift Begins May 9 The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finalised plans for the airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj, announcing that all return flights will be completed by July 2, 2025. This was disclosed during a…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has debunked the information circulating online about the Saudi-visa Umrah and Hajj suspension .In a statement released by NAHCON ,the agency said the news is false and it has not received any official communication from Saudi authorities on the matter.The Agency advised the Public to disregard the rumor and…
