Tag: Hajj 2018
Hajj 2018: First batch of Lagos Pilgrims home bound
The first batch of 312 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just concluded will depart Saudi Arabia for Nigeria on…
Hajj 2018: FCT, Sokoto pilgrims begin home-bound journey
The return flight of Nigeria’s pilgrims after performing this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia began on Monday with 484 pilgrims…
Hajj 2018: Nigerian pilgrims set to return home
Some Nigerian pilgrims on Thursday said they were excited after completing the Hajj rites and looked forward to returning home.
Hajj 2018: Niger transports 2,500 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The Niger Pilgrims Welfare Board said on Thursday in Minna that no fewer than 2,500 pilgrims had been transported to…
Hajj 2018: NAHCON transports 3,210 pilgrims in 7 flights
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) recorded seven flights involving 3,210 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia as at Friday…
2018 Hajj: 540 Kano State intending pilgrims transported to Saudi Arabia
The first batch of 540 Kano State intending pilgrims have been transported to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 hajj. The…
Hajj 2018: Don’t overstay in Madinah, NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned state pilgrims agencies against allowing their pilgrims to stay beyond eight…
Hajj 2018: Kogi commission introduces meal tickets for pilgrims
The Kogi Hajj Commission has introduced meal tickets for its 456 pilgrims currently in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to ensure proper…
NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims against taking illicit drugs to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday warned Nigerian prospective pilgrims for this year’s Hajj against taking illicit…
Hajj 2018: Nigerian Medical Team cautions pilgrims against health hazards
The Nigerian Hajj Medical Team on Monday in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, cautioned pilgrims against environmental hazards arising from harsh weather…
Hajj 2018: 17,000 intending pilgrims register
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no fewer than 17,000 intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj in Saudi…
Hajj 2018: 1st batch of Nigerian pilgrims arrive Madinah
The first batch of 445 pilgrims from Kogi on Saturday arrived in Madinah on board the inaugural flight for this…
Hajj 2018: Lagos State urges pilgrims to complete payments April 30
Intending pilgrims from Lagos State have been directed to complete payment for the 2018 Hajj by April 30 to facilitate…
Hajj 2018: Nigeria does not constitute global threat due to isolated Lassa fever cases – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Nigeria does not constitute a global threat to any nation due to…