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NAHCON cited high demand for air slots from other countries as the reason for the slow airlift of Nigerian pilgrims.

"The first flights will include pilgrims from Imo State with Air Peace, Bauchi State with Max Air, and Kebbi and ...

The Commission consoled those affected by the visa closure and urged them to have faith, knowing that Hajj is an ...

“This is a major step forward in making the Hajj more accessible and spiritually impactful for all Muslims."

Ms Usara also said NAHCON's advance team arrived in Owerri on Wednesday to monitor preparations for the event.

VIP management was one of the major challenges encountered during the 2024 Hajj.

NAHCON also said there was no disagreement between it and Saudi service provider Mashariq Al-Dhahabiah, which may lead to visa ...

The commission said 312 pilgrims from Kwara State will be airlifted to Ilorin on an Air Peace airline flight today, ...

The two pilgrims from Kwara State have been buried according to Islamic rites in Madina.

The pilgrim's death occurred after a brief illness.

Over 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims were moved to the Mina Valley to officially commence the 2023 hajj on Monday.

The commission said pilgrims would not be allowed to spend more than five days in Madina before moving to Makkah.

The commission has started discussions with relevant Saudi authorities on Hajj and Umrah for early information dissemination.

In the course of my repeated visits to the the holy masjid, I got to appreciate the quality of the ...

All states are to work with and exhaust the allocations they have been granted instead of waiting for more.

The transportation of the pilgrims began from Nigeria in July 10 when the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) began ...

On Monday, the last flight carrying over 100 officials of NAHCON arrived Abuja.

Before departure, NAHCON will hold a post Arafat conference.

The commission says it has introduced stringent measures that will discourage pilgrims from absconding

The decision is because of reports of Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria.

NAHCON completes airlift of all Nigerian pilgrims back to the country

About 42,126 Nigerian pilgrims have already returned.

The official said all the pilgrims were in good condition of health as they went to the Holy with a ...

About 80,000 Nigerian pilgrims travelled for this year's Islamic pilgrimage.

The airlifts will start with Gombe State.