Hajj

November 10, (THEWILL) — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a major reduction in the cost of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, bringing relief to thousands of Muslims across the country who had worried about the rising...

September 17, (THEWILL) — Three Nigerian pilgrims earlier detained in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on allegations of drug trafficking have regained their freedom after four weeks in custody. The released pilgrims are Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and...

June 30, (THEWILL) — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has so far transported 36,297 pilgrims back to the country after a successful Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The figure is out of 41,668 faithful, representing over...

June 01, (THEWILL) – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors hajj pilgrims. who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. The Spokesperson...

May 31, (THEWILL) – Air Peace, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, has successfully concluded the first phase of its 2025 Hajj operations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its role as a key facilitator of Nigeria’s...

May 19, (THEWILL) – The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, the leading ground handling company in West and Central African regions, has recorded 88 percent On-Time Performance (OTP) in the handling of its airline customers at the ongoing...

May 10, (THEWILL) – History was made on the night of May 9, 2025, as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, witnessed its first-ever international flight since its inception. The landmark event was the departure...

January 13, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has approved four airlines, including Air Peace Limited, Fly-Nas, Max Air, and UMZA Aviation Services Limited, as official air carriers for Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. Chairman of the National...

January 07, (THEWILL) – Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called on the Federal Government to review and reduce the cost of performing Hajj, citing the prevailing economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The governor made the appeal during an...

June 17, (THEWILL) - Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has gifted 100 Saudi Riyals to each of the 3,121 pilgrims from the State as a Sallah gesture. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Head of Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims,...