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HAJJ 2024: POSSESSION OF NUSUK ID CARDS MANDATORY FOR PILGRIMS — NAHCON
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday informed Nigerian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that possession of Nusuk identification cards is mandatory for all pilgrims and as such each…
WE’RE IN PAIN, APPROVE NAHCON CONTROLLED CLINICS, NIGERIAN PILGRIMS BEG SAUDI ARABIA
According to reports, many Nigerian pilgrims who thronged the Daru Fahad hotel, meant for officials and Ulamas of National Hajj Commission seeking medical attention, were disappointed, as they were told to locate Saudi Arabian hospitals and…
HAJJ 2024: YOBE PILGRIMS RECEIVE N135,000 BTA SUBSIDY EACH FROM STATE GOVT
The Yobe State government has approved the sum of ₦135,000 basic travelling allowance subsidy for each pilgrim, totaling ₦179.8 million in subsidy for the 1,332 Saudi-Arabia-bound pilgrims from the state for this year’s Hajj.
This was…
HAJJ 2024: AVOID SMUGGLING PROHIBITED ITEMS INTO SAUDI ARABIA, NAHCON WARNS
A warning has been sent to intending pilgrims awaiting transportation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj to abstain from travelling with illicit drugs, kola nuts, cigarettes, etc., into the Holy Land.
The pilgrims are…
HOLDERS OF VISIT VISA WON’T STAY, ENTER MAKKAH DURING HAJJ SEASON – SAUDI INTERIOR…
By Ajape Sefiu A.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that visit visa holders will not be allowed to enter or remain in Makkah during the Hajj season.
This development means between May 23 and June 21, only pilgrims with Hajj…
NAHCON REFUTES CLAIMS OF POOR FOOD SERVED AS BREAKFAST TO NIGERIAN PILGRIMS
By Ajape Sefiu A.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has refuted the claim that Nigerian pilgrims currently observing the 2024 Hajj were served poor meals for breakfast after paying N8 million as Hajj fare.…
2024 HAJJ: SANWO-OLU PAYS $100 SHORTFALL IN 1,868 PILGRIMS BTA
… As Last Batch of Pilgrims Arrive in Medina
OVER 12,000 PILGRIMS AIRLIFTED TO SAUDI ARABIA BY NAHCON SINCE INAUGURAL FLIGHT ON MAY 15
By Ajape Sefiu A.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has airlifted more than 12,000 prospective Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj in 30 flights, one week after the maiden trip.
12,760…
(PHOTOS) HAJJ MEDIA CENTER LAUNCHED FOR LOCAL, INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS AT JEDDAH AIRPORT
By Ajape Sefiu A.
24/7 operated center offers journalists shared workspaces and real-time updates during the Hajj season
Sunday, May 19, marked the opening of the media center for the 2024 Hajj season at King Abdulaziz…
HAJJ 2024: 267,657 PILGRIMS ARRIVED SAUDI ARABIA SO FAR, SAYS SAUDI GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF PASSPORTS
By Ajape Sefiu A.
This year’s Hajj, for the Hijri year 1445, is expected to begin on June 14 and conclude on June 19
As of May 19, 2024, 267,657 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia via air, land and sea ahead of Hajj, according to…