Saudi Arabia Confirms Nigeria’s 95,000 Hajj Slots for 2025

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Nigeria will retain its quota of 95,000 slots for the 2025 Hajj, the same number granted over the past two years. The Saudi authorities have urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to adhere to the timeline for next year’s pilgrimage. This decision emerged from the … Read more

NAHCON Boss Under EFCC Scrutiny Over N90b Hajj Fund

EFCC Questions NAHCON Boss Over N90b Hajj Fund

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) questioned Malam Jalal Arabi, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), regarding the alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for this year’s Hajj exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arabi was summoned to answer the question about the expenditure of the N90 billion subsidy designated for the … Read more

Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, Others Emphasize Sacrifice, Unity In Eid-el-Kabir Messages

Eid-el-Kabir Messages

Tinubu, Obi, Atiku, Others Emphasize Sacrifice, Unity In Eid-el-Kabir Messages. Leaders urged Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim, promoting unity, peace, and progress in Nigeria. Governors and political leaders from various states encouraged the Muslim community to embrace virtues like patience, faith, and compassion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Muslim community … Read more

‘Don’t Disrupt Transportation Of Pilgrims’ – Hajj Commission Warns NLC

Transportation Of Pilgrims

Hajj Commission warns NLC against disrupting transportation of Pilgrims. 65,500 Nigerians expected for 2024 pilgrimage; 38,805 already transported. Commission urges NLC to respect Hajj’s sanctity, avoid interfering with conveyance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) against disrupting the ongoing transportation of Nigerian pilgrims … Read more

Lagos Excels In Hajj Operations, Earns Prestigious Awards

PHOTOS: Lagos Completes, Undertakes Projects For Youth And Elderly Development

Lagos State’s Commitment to Facilitating Hajj Pilgrimage Recognized for Discipline, Conduct, and Accommodation Quality Strives to Enhance Pilgrims’ Welfare and Experience Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, established by the Lagos State House of Assembly Law in 1967 and later amended in 2013, plays a pivotal role in organizing … Read more

Hajj: Islamic Scholar Appeals To FG For Support, Advocates For Benefits Of Muslim-Muslim Ticket

Sheikh Kabiru Gombe called on the Nigerian government to assist intending Hajj pilgrims amid a significant increase in 2024 Hajj fare. He expressed concern that the heightened cost might deter many pilgrims. Gombe emphasized the importance of government support, referencing past interventions by former presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sheikh Kabiru … Read more

NAHCON Increases 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage Price To N6.8 Million

Hajj Pilgrimage

NAHCON increases 2024 Hajj pilgrimage cost to N6.8 million Price hike attributed to unfavorable Dollar-Naira exchange rate Indenting pilgrims urged to settle balance by March 28, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revised the cost of the 2024 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, increasing it to N6.8 million. Initially … Read more

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM).

The appointments, which were announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, are subject to the confirmation of the individuals by the Nigerian Senate.

President Bola Tinubu

Below is the list of those appointed and their offices.

Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)

1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance

2. Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations

3. Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning & Research

ZONAL REPRESENTATION

1. Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central

President Bola Tinubu

2. Abba Jato Kala — North East

3. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West

4. Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West

5. Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East

6. Zainab Musa — South South

7. Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam

8 Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

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Hajj 2023: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Says Lagos One Of Most Disciplined States

Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as some of the most disciplined states during the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Lawal stated this when he led a delegation which included the Consular-General and … Read more

Senate Uncovers How MDAs Squandered N3.8trn Under Buhari

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they received from the Service Wide Votes (SWV) in four years.

MDAs through the backdoor received billions of naira to them between 2017 and 2021 How public offices misused funds for SWV under Buhari’s regime A complete list of affected agencies revealed! Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they … Read more

Muslims Pilgrims Agency NAHCON Announces Hajj Fare For 2023

Muslim Pilgrims Agency NAHCON has disclosed the Hajj fare for 2023. The agency fixed the price at N2.8m per Pilgrim. Zikrullah Hassan, the chairman of NAHCO, revealed that the increase in prices was due to inflation in both Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has … Read more

Another Nigerian Pilgrim Dies In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

The Kaduna Pilgrim died in her sleep shortly after returning from Mount Arafat, according to her neighbours in the tent Nigerian pilgrims were among the over one million performing the 2022 Hajj operations in Arafat EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building … Read more

Fake Visa: Saudi Deports Seven Kano Pilgrims

Pilgrims

Five of the deported pilgrims travelled to  Saudi Arabia for hajj through tour operators, while the two others were from the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board One of the deported pilgrims, Dahiru Yau Musa said that he secured his visa through Quraish Travel Agency EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit … Read more

Hajj: Lagos To Refund Intending Pilgrims As Saudi Declines Additional Slots

HAJJ operations: LASG to refund intending pilgrims as Saudi Arabia declines NAHCON additional slots ….A total number of 1562 slots were allocated to Lagos State by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and these were used up immediately by the State contingent” EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch Out For Crescent Of … Read more

Hajj 2021: Ogun Returns Money To Intending Pilgrims

Hajj 2021: Ogun Returns Money To Intending Pilgrims

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Salau Babatunde, said in a statement that intending pilgrims seeking refund should visit the Board’s Secretariat, Block B Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta with evidence of payment receipts and other documents. Following the cancellation of the 2021 Islamic pilgrimage by the Saudi government, the Ogun State Government  has begun to … Read more

Registration For 2021 Hajj Begins On Sept.9 – NAHCON

2020 Hajj : Saudi Arabia Releases Important Update Pilgrims

– NAHCON has announced 9th of September as the date to begin the for the registration of intending pilgrims ahead of 2021 Hajj.  – The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Mr Zikrullah Hassan made this known while addressing journalist in Abuja – He advised intending pilgrims to secure their deposits with the commission … Read more

2019 Hajj: NAHCON Sends 41-Member Advance Team To Saudi Arabia

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has dispatched a team of 41 officials to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in further preparation for this year’s Hajj exercise. The officials, who are expected to tidy up preparations before the commencement of pilgrims airlift, departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday. Addressing the … Read more

Saudi Simplifies Visa Processing For Nigerians

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says the Saudi Arabian authorities has simplified visa processing for 2019 hajj season through its e-visa. The head of Public Affairs Division of NAHCON, Fatima Usara, said this in a statement in Abuja. Usara said the introduction of the new system of processing and obtaining e-Visa does not … Read more