2024 Hajj
Hajj 2024: NAHCON airlifts 32,836 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said a total of 32,836 Nigerians who participated in the 2024 pilgrimage have been airlifted from Saudi Arabia. The commission said the pilgrims were from 13 states as well as from the military. It disclosed this in a statement on Monday by its Spokesperson, Fatima Usara. A […]
Another Nigerian Pilgrim Returns Lost €1,750 In Saudi Arabia
A Nigerian pilgrim, identified as Muhammad Na’Allah has returned the sum of €1,750 (One thousand, seven hundred and fifty Euros) which he stumbled upon at the Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Muhammad who is from Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, reportedly handed over the money to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, […]
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during hajj, mostly unregistered pilgrims
Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83 percent being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long distances under direct sunlight, without […]
Niger governor urges National Assembly to probe N90bn Hajj subsidy
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has called on the National Assembly to probe the N90 billion released for 2024 Hajj subsidy operation. The governor made the call on Sunday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, in which he described the performance of the National Hajj Commission as a “failure”. “The […]
Southern Muslims to pay N4.9m for 2024 hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has fixed the final fare prices for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage exercise. The commission had earlier in October, pegged the initial fare deposit at N4.5m, noting that the fixed amount was “in tandem with the dollar rate that will determine the final cost of the coming Hajj”, and that […]
FG Approves MaxAir, Airpeace, FlyNas For 2024 Hajj
The federal government has approved only three airlines for the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2024 hajj exercise. The approved airlines are Airpeace, MaxAir and FlyNas. A statement by the The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Assistant Director on Public Affairs, Farima Sanda Usara, on Friday said, “the Federal Government of Nigeria under […]
2024 Hajj: Oyo Govt. Extends Payment Deadline To January Ending
The Oyo State Government on Friday, announced that it has extended the deadline for the payment of 2024 Hajj to January 31st 2024. This, it said, is in its bids to ensure that no intending pilgrim is left out of the forthcoming spiritual Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, […]