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Saudi Arabia/Miss Universe Pageant: Striking Balance Between Cultural Preservation and Global Participation By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba

The announcement that Saudi Arabia will participate in the Miss Universe Pageant for the first time has triggered both curiosity and debate.

NAHCON Urges Pilgrims To Drink Water, Avoid Heatstroke

As heatstroke is expected to peak as high as 50 degrees Celsius in the coming days, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday charged Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj to drink a lot of water and avoid the sun as much as possible. 

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Set to Resume Cargo Flight

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Set to Resume Cargo Flight The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Nigeria is set to resume cargo flight with Saudi Arabia. Mr Keyamo made this known during the presentation of his ministerial achievement at the special first...

NAHCON Airlifts 16,088 Hajj Pilgrims in 9 Days

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully airlifted 16,088 Nigerian Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. 

NAHCON Airlifts Over 10,000 Pilgrims in One Week

The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has airlifted no less than 10,675 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj exercise. 

Flynas Aircraft Arrives in Nigeria for Hajj Airlift: NAHCON Chairman Ensures Smooth Operations

Flynas, the Saudi Arabian airline, and one of the three carriers that selected to conduct the 2024 Hajj airlift, was punctual at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport (SABIA) in Birnin Kebbi at 10:39 PM, ready to transport pilgrims embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj to Saudi Arabia.Â