Tag: National Hajj Commission

"We adopted some new strategies when we came on board. But along the way, we encountered some glitches and pitfalls, ...

So far, 12,760 intending pilgrims have been airlifted to Saudi Arabia in a total of 30 flights.

The National Hajj Commission has appointed Azman Air to airlift the state's intending pilgrims to the holy land.

The appointment comes two weeks after he sought the confirmation of the new chairman and other commissioners for NAHCON.

Mr Tella says the honour will further encourage him on his support for all humanitarian services throughout Osun State.

The members were charged to ensure the state sustains its enviable position "as the best in the country."

Each intending pilgrim is expected to deposit N300, 000 before the formal announcement of the total hajj fare.

Senators say they sent three invitations to NAHCON boss.

The pilgrim was almost lynched in Saudi Arabia as he ignorantly tried to make payments at a shop.

The state with the highest number of registered pilgrims is Kaduna with 6,335.

“The patronage of Hajj seats from rural farmers this year outnumbered the intending pilgrims from urban centres."

The clerics also prayed God to unite Nigerians and give President Buhari success

The plane’s tyre burst while landing. The plane involved in a minor accident on Saturday at the Sultan Abubakar Airport ...

The group accused the board of playing politics with a religious rite. A group of lawyers under the aegis of ...

Priority given to first timers. About 325 intending Muslim pilgrims from Plateau State will not be allowed to participate in ...

The delegation will meet with the authorities in Saudi Arabia to explore ways of resolving the hajj impasse

Having got no concession whatsoever after a week of hopping and dancing in the eyes of the world, the Nigerian ...

The National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM), on Saturday said it was resuming the airlift of prospective pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, an exercise ...