Tinubu Appoints Ambassador Yusuf as NAHCON Chairman   President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser...

Legacy Beyond NAHCON: Remembering Professor Yusuf Lanre Badmus, by Rahma O. Oladosu   Condolence visits are often quiet affairs — moments shaped by shared grief, softened voices, and whispered prayers. Yet, some visits transcend formality and become reflections on legacy, service, and enduring influence. The recent...

Hajj Beyond Logistics: How NAHCON’s Leadership Is Redefining Pilgrim Welfare Ahead of 2026, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   There are moments when leadership transcends office and becomes a moral commitment. In public service, such moments are rare—but unmistakable when they occur. The recent pre-Hajj visit of Professor...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a cash-based Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for Nigerians performing the 2025 Hajj.

Hajj Tour Operators Withdraw from 2025 Exercise, Accuse NAHCON of Exploitation, Mismanagement In a bold and unprecedented move, three leading private Hajj tour operators—Travel Express Ltd (Abuja), An-Noor Air Services and Tours Ltd (Kano), and Positive Trends Travel and Tours Ltd (Kaduna)—have announced their withdrawal...

Refuting the Wild Claims About the Birnin Kebbi Aviation Fuel Depot By Abdullahi Usman It is always good to hear that evident improvements are taking place in one's dear state, and the March 12, 2025 report by the Kebbi State Commissioner of Information and Culture,...