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2023 Hajj: Two million Nigerian Muslims, others converge on Arafat

AR June 27, 2023 0

No fewer than two million pilgrims from around the world, including Nigeria, who arrived in Saudi Arabia for this year’s...

Six Nigerian pilgrims pass away during hajj in Saudi Arabia

AR June 25, 2023 0

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced the unfortunate demise of six Nigerian pilgrims who were partaking...

NAHCON condemns misleading publication by Leadership newspaper on Hajj

AR June 9, 2023 0

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has strongly criticized the Leadership newspaper for publishing a misleading article regarding Hajj....

Hajj 2023: NAHCON exhausts 95,000 allocations, seeks more collaboration

AfriReporter June 7, 2023 0

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged for increased collaboration to ensure a successful Hajj exercise in 2023....

Sudan crisis threatens 2023 Hajj, Nigerian airlines refuse to sign agreement with NAHCON

AR May 5, 2023 0

The current crisis in Sudan has threatened Nigeria’s participation in the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. According to a report...

Two suspects travelling for lesser Hajj arrested for drug trafficking

AfriReporter April 23, 2023 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested two suspects, Ahmed Ariyibi and Silifat Akanbi. According to NDLEA, the...

HAJJ 2022: Lagos concludes arrangements to refund Hajj fare to intending pilgrims

AfriReporter December 17, 2022 0

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has concluded arrangements to refund the Hajj fare paid by some intending...

NAHCON: 5 things to know about Prof Usman

Afrireporters August 20, 2024 0

Academic Background: Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman is a distinguished scholar who has completed his education at two prestigious Islamic institutions, namely the...