5 d. ago 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims A total of 1,673,230 pilgrims, including not less than 54,743 Nigerians, participated in this year's Hajj from 171 countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2025 Hajj: NAHCON completes return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 2025 hajj: We’ll complete return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims soon — NAHCON

Tribune Online 2025 hajj: We’ll complete return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims soon — NAHCON National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) today assured that it is poised to complete the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to... 2025 hajj: We’ll complete return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims soon — NAHCON Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 2025 Hajj: 36,297 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted in 88 return flights — NAHCON

Tribune Online 2025 Hajj: 36,297 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted in 88 return flights — NAHCON The National Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Saleh Usman Abdullahi, has said that the Commission has so far conducted 88 return flights, with 36,297 pilgrims.. 2025 Hajj: 36,297 Nigerian pilgrims airlifted in 88 return flights — NAHCON Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Flynas Completes Airlift Of 13,583 Pilgrims Back To Nigeria In 16 Days

A Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj air carrier, Flynas, has completed the airlift of the 13,583 allocated pilgrims back to Nigeria in 16 days. Managing director of First Planet Travels and General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas in Nigeria, Alhaji Umar Kaila, disclosed this on Sunday after the arrival of the last batch of pilgrims at the […]

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1 week ago Bauchi completes 2025 Hajj exercise as last batch arrives today

Tribune Online Bauchi completes 2025 Hajj exercise as last batch arrives today Bauchi State has successfully completed the 2025 Hajj operation with the return of all pilgrims, including officials led by the Executive Secretary of Bauchi completes 2025 Hajj exercise as last batch arrives today Tribune Online

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1 week ago Cleric Dismisses Allegations Of N1.64bn Spent By NAHCON On Staff, Spouses

The allegation that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) spent over N1.64 billion on staff and spouses during the 2025 Hajj exercise is not only false but appears to be part of a deliberate campaign to discredit the commission and its leadership. This was stated by a renowned Islamic scholar in Kano, Sheikh Doguwa […]

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1 week ago DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry

In a dramatic security operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested six suspected bandits, three men and three women at the Kaduna International Airport, shortly after they returned from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to SaharaReporters, the arrests occurred at about 3:40am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  A top intelligence […] The post DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2025 hajj: Claims of NAHCON spending N1.64bn on staff spouses false — Group

Tribune Online 2025 hajj: Claims of NAHCON spending N1.64bn on staff spouses false — Group A group, Ansar Islamic in Kano, has rubbished allegations that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) spent over... 2025 hajj: Claims of NAHCON spending N1.64bn on staff spouses false — Group Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Hajj 2025: Flynas Airlifts 61% Of Pilgrims Back To Nigeria In 1 Week

A Saudi-designated Nigerian Hajj air carrier, Flynas, has transported over 61.1 per cent of its allocated pilgrims back to Nigeria in one week. This was revealed by Alhaji Umar Kaila, the Managing Director of First Planet Travels and General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas in Nigeria, during an interview with journalists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. […]

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2 w. ago Two Kaduna pilgrims returned over N14m cash to owners in Saudi Arabia

Tribune Online Two Kaduna pilgrims returned over N14m cash to owners in Saudi Arabia The sacred Hajj pilgrimage this year witnessed extraordinary acts of integrity by two pilgrims from Kaduna State, Nigeria, who returned lost cash and valuables totaling over ₦14 million to their rightful owners. Two Kaduna pilgrims returned over N14m cash to owners in Saudi Arabia Tribune Online

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2 w. ago No Kwara Pilgrim Is Stranded In Saudi Arabia, Billed To Return June 21– KWSG

The Kwara State government has said that no pilgrim from the state is stranded in Saudi Arabia. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the government rolled out the return flight schedule of Kwara pilgrims, which showed that the pilgrims from the state will start returning to Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Kwara Gov’t Replies PDP, Says No Pilgrim Stranded In Saudi Arabia

The Kwara State government has declared that no pilgrim from the state is stranded in Saudi Arabia. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the government also unveiled the return schedule flights which showed that the pilgrims from Kwara State will begin returning to Nigeria from 21st June, […]

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3 w. ago Another Seven Passengers Onboard Die In India Helicopter Crash

No fewer than seven people have died in a helicopter crash which happened at the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was gathered that the aircraft was flying from Kedarnath along a popular Hindu pilgrimage route in the Himalayan mountains. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that rescue teams were said to have been immediately dispatched and an […] The post Another Seven Passengers Onboard Die In India Helicopter Crash appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NCPC signs contractual agreement with service providers for 2025 pilgrimage

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has signed a contractual agreement with pilgrimage service providers for the 2025 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Jordan, Rome, Greece, and Turkey at its corporate headquarters in Abuja. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, NCPC, in a statement, indicated that the […] The post NCPC signs contractual agreement with service providers for 2025 pilgrimage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Saudi Arabia announces end of 2025 Hajj, begins preparations for 2026

Tribune Online Saudi Arabia announces end of 2025 Hajj, begins preparations for 2026 Air Peace is expected to fly Imo pilgrims back home, while Max Air will bring Bauchi pilgrims back and Saudi airline, FlyNas is expected to bring Kebbi and Sokoto pilgrims home on Day One of the inbound airlift. Saudi Arabia announces end of 2025 Hajj, begins preparations for 2026 Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Sokoto: Aliyu gifts 1,000 riyals each to state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto In a generous show of support to pilgrims from Sokoto State, Governor Ahmed Aliyu has donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals, equivalent to ₦450,000, to each of the 3,200 pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj, totalling over ₦1.44 billion in Sallah gifts. The announcement was made during the governor’s visit to the Sokoto pilgrims […] The post Sokoto: Aliyu gifts 1,000 riyals each to state pilgrims in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago No Life Lost As Fire Guts Hotel Housing 480 Nigerian Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia

The Federal Government has assured the safety of lives and properties of all Nigerians, following a fire outbreak which occurred at Imaratus Sanan Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It was gathered that the building was said to be accommodating over 480 pilgrims who are currently performing the 2025 Hajj in the Arab nation. INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post No Life Lost As Fire Guts Hotel Housing 480 Nigerian Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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