The Historic 1927 Hajj Journey of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata
The first prominent Nigerian to perform the Hajj by sea was the Emir of Katsina Muhammadu Dikko in 1921. The second was Alhaji Alhasan Dantata, reputed to be the wealthiest … Read More
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NAHCON Rallies Stakeholders in Makkah to Boost Nusuk Card Compliance
By Muhammad Ahmad Musa In a decisive push to ensure that every Nigerian pilgrim secures their Nusuk card ahead of the critical Tashriq days, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria … Read More
NAHCON Successfully Airlifts Over 77% of Nigerian Pilgrims for 2025 Hajj
By Fatima Sanda Usara NAHCON The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successful airlifted 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1% of the total intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This … Read More
Alleged Relatives of Nigerian Bandit Ado Aliero Arrested in Saudi Arabia
Arrests during Hajj raise questions over how Nigeria’s most wanted criminals evade capture and highlight growing cooperation between Nigerian and Saudi intelligence services. By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi authorities have reportedly … Read More
NAHCON Inspects Tour Operators’ Feeding Plans at Makkah Coordinating Office
By Muhammad Ahmad Musa, NAHCON The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting a critical catering simulation exercise … Read More
Gateways to Masjid Al-Haram (Series 3)
By Abdullahi Yusuf With each successive entry in this series, the perimeter of Masjid al-Haram becomes more than just a physical boundary, it transforms into a living archive of history. … Read More
Gateways to Masjid Al-Haram (Series 2)
By Abdullahi Yusuf In the first part of this series, we explored some of the principal gates that mark the entry points to Masjid al-Haram, each one a silent witness … Read More
NAHCON Enforces Strict Meal Oversight as 17,000 Nigerians Land in Madinah
By Ahmad Muazu With more than 17,000 Nigerian pilgrims already arriving in Medina for the 2025 Hajj, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implemented a rigorous oversight system … Read More
Hajj Airlift: In Five Days NAHCON transports 35 percent of Nigerian Pilgrims
By Fatima Sanda Usara The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing 2025 Hajj airlift operations as of May 14, 2025. Within … Read More
Gateways to Masjid Al-Haram (Series 1)
By Abdullahi Yusuf At the heart of Mecca, the Masjid al-Haram sprawls in solemn majesty, its architecture a dialogue between centuries, its expansion a testament to the enduring pull of … Read More