Emir of Ilorin Sends Message to Nigerian Pilgrims
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended goodwill messages to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Arafat rites for the 2026 Hajj. In a statement issued on Monday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the monarch described the gathering at the […]
Kwara Pilgrims Set for Movement to Muna
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says preparations have been completed for the movement of pilgrims from the state to Muna, near Mecca, ahead of key Hajj rites. Chairman of the Board, Prof. Moshood Mahmood Jimba, said pilgrims would begin moving to Muna in batches for the Jamarat exercise, with the relocation expected to […]
Nigeria Airlifts 70% of Pilgrims for 2026 Hajj
Nigeria has successfully airlifted about 70 per cent of its registered pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj as transportation operations continue across departure centres nationwide. According to data from the Hajj Gazette 2026 Hajj Tracker, a total of 27,293 Nigerian pilgrims have so far arrived in Madinah and Makkah for the pilgrimage. The airlift operations are […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari Hails Successful Kwara Hajj Airlift
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board over the successful airlift of intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described the exercise as smooth and […]
Kwara Airlifts Third Batch of 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has airlifted a third batch of 557 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, bringing the total number of pilgrims transported from the state to 1,487. The pilgrims departed aboard a Max Air flight from Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport at about 10:09 a.m. on Friday. […]
2026 Hajj Inaugural Flight to Depart Ogun May 3
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has announced that the inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj will depart on May 3 from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State, aboard FlyNas. This marks the first time pilgrims from Ogun State will depart directly from the state capital following the completion and use of the new airport. […]
CSO Seeks Intervention Over Rising Hajj Flight Costs
A faith-based civil society organisation, the Independent Hajj Reporters, has called on the federal and state governments to introduce urgent support measures for airlines involved in the 2026 Hajj operations, citing rising aviation fuel costs. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, the group warned that the sharp increase in Jet A1 […]
NAHCON Boss Emphasises Pilgrims’ Education Ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj. Yusuf made this known during the inauguration of the 2026 Hajj Ulama Team at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where he urged Islamic clerics to […]
CSO Urges States to Strengthen Security for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on state governments to coordinate security measures for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj airlift operations. In a statement, IHR National Coordinator Ibrahim Muhammad said pilgrims travelling across states to orientation camps and departure airports require unified protection to prevent security threats during the pre-departure period. He […]
CSO Alleges Passport Substitution In 2026 Hajj Registration
A civil society organisation, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has alleged cases of passport substitution in some states following the reopening of the data upload portal for the 2026 Hajj registration. The group said it uncovered the practice during ongoing monitoring of the registration process but did not name the affected states. According to IHR, some […]
