National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)

 President  Muhammadu  Buhari on Monday submitted a list of 16 nominees  of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for Senate approval. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list of the nominees as contained in a…

Razaq Bamidele Saturday October 12, will remain ever green in the memory of the people of the ancient city of Iwo and its environs in Osun State. It was the day the veteran journalist, astute administrator, respected public servant and…

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 from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria crash landed at Minna International Airport on Saturday. The…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria( NAHCON) says it is set to transport all Nigerian pilgrims back home, beginning from August  17. The Commissioner in charge of operations, Alhaji Saleh Modibbo, gave assurance during the…

Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, who has been honoured with the US International Religious Freedom Award for risking his life to save some Christians in Jos crisis, says saving life remains his hobby He said this in an interview with the News…

Muna, the historic mountain in Makkah, where pilgrims all over the world usually commence the last lap of their pilgrimage rites and in observance of Arafat Day, July 10, has started wearing a new look. A correspondent of News Agency of…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Tuesday confirmed the death of five Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. Dr Ibrahim Kana, Chairman, National Medical Team, released the figure Tuesday in Madinah from the commission’s…

An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites. Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), made the…

Sheikh Abdul Rahman Ibn AbdulAzeez Al Sudais, the designated Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the two holy mosques in Madinah and Makkah, has appealed to Hajj missions in Saudi Arabia to guide their pilgrims to remain focused on acts of…

Some Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah have been visiting telecommunication mobile outfits in the city for free SIM cards and to purchase recharge cards to link up with families at home. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Monday that…