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JUST IN: NAHCON announces new Hajj fares, adopts first-come, first-served system for state slots

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction of more than N500,000 in the cost of the 2026 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims. The development follows ... Read More


Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign 2026 Hajj agreement

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) to kick... Read More


Kaduna govt secures release of over 500 kidnapped persons through dialogue with bandits - Official

Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The Kaduna State Government says it has secured the release of over 500 kidnapped persons through a peace model that does not involve payment of ransom or use of force against bandi... Read More


Gov Sani commissions 100 energy-efficient homes for widows in Kaduna

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Monday commissioned and distributed 100 newly built, energy-efficient homes to indigent widows in the state. The initiative, launched in par... Read More


12 opposition lawmakers join APC in Kaduna

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State on Saturday received a major boost as several serving and former lawmakers defected to the ruling party. Governor Uba Sani, who... Read More


Kaduna launches statewide emergency medical services

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- The Kaduna State government has launched the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), a new initiative designed to deliver rapid, life-saving health... Read More


Kaduna Polytechnic, COE staff begin indefinite strike

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Academic activities have been paralysed in Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions by an indefinite strike declared by the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions Kaduna State (JUTI... Read More


Kaduna state Polytechnic, COE staff begin indefinite strike

Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- Academic activities have been paralysed in Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions by an indefinite strike declared by the Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions Kaduna State (JUTI... Read More


2026 Hajj: NAHCON fixes Hajj fare, slashes cost by N200,000

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed the fares for the 2026 Hajj, with intending pilgrims expected to pay about N200,000 less than they paid last year. NAHC... Read More


2026 Hajj: NAHCON retains Saudi firms, pledges better services for Nigerian pilgrims

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has renewed contracts with two Saudi companies to provide key services for Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj. At a signing c... Read More