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Hajj 2026: Nine states complete return airlift

Nigeria, June 14 -- The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia has entered its 10th day, with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) reporting steady progress in the operation... Read More


Hajj 2026: Returning pilgrims commend NAHCON's airlift operations as over 2,000 arrive in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 6 -- The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia is gathering pace, with more than 2,000 pilgrims already transported back home as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (... Read More


Hajj 2026: Returning pilgrims commend NAHCON's airlift operations as over 5,000 arrive in Nigeria

Nigeria, June 6 -- The return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia is gathering pace, with more than 5,000 pilgrims already transported back home as the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (... Read More


NAHCON begins return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims 3 June, urges compliance with travel guidelines

Nigeria, June 2 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 3 June. It urged pilgrims to comply w... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON cracks down on Hajj caterers, tour operators over unsafe meals

Nigeria, May 29 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has launched investigations into some catering companies and tour operators participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise following allega... Read More


Kaduna APC deceiving Tinubu - Ex-Speaker

Nigeria, May 29 -- Former Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State of working against the political... Read More


El-Rufai camp signals shift as son backs Ashiru despite ADC primary revolt by top ally

Nigeria, May 28 -- Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has stirred fresh political conversations after openly celebrating with Isah Ashiru-Kudan, following the controv... Read More


Ashiru wins Kaduna ADC governorship primary, Sani rejects result

Nigeria, May 28 -- Former House of Representatives member Isah Ashiru has been nominated as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, but one of the leading ... Read More


Arafat Day: NAHCON promises refunds, better Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria, May 27 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian pilgrims of improved Hajj operations and a seamless return journey from Saudi Arabia, while announcing refunds ... Read More


ADC Presidential Primaries: Hayatudeen rejects results, alleges 'massive rigging'

Nigeria, May 26 -- Mohammed Hayatudeen, one of three presidential aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected the party's primary process, alleging widespread vote manipulation an... Read More