President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Jalal Arabi as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria due to financial irregularities linked to the 2024 Hajj. Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has been nominated as his replacement, as the EFCC investigates alleged misconduct involving...
The ICPC has confirmed an investigation into NAHCON over the N90 billion hajj subsidy. Officials were arrested for not responding to inquiries, but the commission did not shut down NAHCON. The ICPC emphasized its legal bounds, while NAHCON officials continued to assist with the probe.
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Governor Umaru Bago criticizes NAHCON over inadequate food for Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, highlighting cultural insensitivity and health concerns. He calls for local control of Hajj operations and questions the federal government's $400 stipend.
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has...
Nigerian pilgrim, Tawakaltu Alako, tragically died after collapsing in her Makkah hotel. NAHCON confirmed the incident and extended condolences. The commission began airlifting pilgrims on May 15, with 20,154 of the 65,000 total pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj.
The National Hajj...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is grappling with a financial setback, hindering preparations for Nigeria's contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Despite having finalized all contracts for the hajj operation, NAHCON is facing challenges in remitting payments to service...
In sustaining the new, strict policy footing of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the management has announced the refund of N401,291,658.41, to pilgrims from 11 states of the federation.
The refunds flow from what the commission’s management stated were “for services not...
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