NAHCON chair resignation: CSO cautions Tinubu, Shettima on new leadership, hajj exercises
A civil society group, Independent Hajj Reporters, has advised President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to act with caution following the resignation of the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale Usman. The group warned that any rushed decision could negatively affect preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise. […]
NAHCON commissioner, director detained over alleged diversion of HAJJ 2025 funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Aliu Abdulrazak, who serves as Commissioner for Policy, Personnel and Finance at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), over allegations of diverting public funds. He was detained together with Aminu Y. Muhammed, the Director of Finance and Accounts at NAHCON, following reports of financial irregularities. […]
Nigerian pilgrim returns missing N8.2m to Russian owner in Makkah
A kind Nigerian pilgrim named Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State recently made headlines in Makkah. She found a large sum of money—about $5,000 (which is roughly ₦8,240,000)—left behind at Masjidul Haram and returned it to the rightful owner, a Russian pilgrim. The discovery happened on Tuesday, May 27, and quickly caught the attention of the […]