Abuja, Nigeria:The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to intensify sensitization efforts to ensure Nigerian pilgrims are well-prepared for the core rites of Hajj. Speaking to journalists in Madina, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, emphasized the critical role of the Ulama in…
Abuja, Nigeria: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced the approval of $439.74 million for 10 new development projects in West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to regional integration and sustainable growth under the ECOWAS Vision 2050 framework. Speaking on behalf of EBID President at the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
Abuja, Nigeria:The Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity, clearing the way for potential prosecution on charges of treason and war crimes. In a decisive move on Thursday, nearly 90 senators supported the motion to lift Kabila’s immunity, with only five voting…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has spotlighted the sugar industry as a strategic pillar in its ambition to grow Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr John Owan Eno. Speaking during a public hearing at the House of Representatives on the proposed amendment to the National Sugar…
Ilesa, Osun State — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a courtesy visit to the former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, at his residence in Ilesa, just hours before the coronation of the 49th Owa Obokun and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup. Atiku was accompanied by…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — Team FCT has emerged as a standout contender at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” currently underway in Abeokuta, Ogun State. At the end of Day 5 of the competition, the team had amassed a total of 12 medals, reflecting a commendable performance across multiple sports disciplines….
Nigeria — Dangote Refinery has slashed the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by N15 per litre. According to a statement released yesterday, the company said that as a result of the reduction, Nigerians can now purchase the product at N875 per litre in Lagos instead of N890— N885 per…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu inherited “almost no projects” in the Southeast region of the country upon assuming office. This was as the minister highlighted that significant interventions have since begun to address the infrastructure gap. Umahi made this known on…
Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President, who said he was happy with what his administration and the party had achieved, said he did not expect people to remain in “a sinking…
Ilesa, Osun State — An Osun State High Court has declined a request to halt the coronation of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2025. The ruling was delivered by Justice M. Agboola during Thursday’s hearing in Ilesa. The matter stemmed from a suit filed by…
United States — Man sentenced to death for the 1989 murder of his wife and her two sons was executed in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the state’s Department of Correction. Smith, 75, is to be put to death by lethal injection on May 22, 2025, for the 1989 shooting and stabbing murders of his…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is not under the control of any cabal, but instead operates independently while remaining receptive to diverse perspectives. Idris made this declaration on Thursday in Abuja at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Washington, D.C., USA — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn Harvard University’s authorization to admit international students, intensifying tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government. This decision was disclosed in a letter from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, as reported by The New York Times. In the…
Rivers, Nigeria — Some of the commuters at Mbano Camp junction in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers, on Thursday, have appealed for the state government’s intervention on the bad roads in the area. The commuters, who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at Oyigbo, said that the Oyigbo to…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Capital Territory Tax Practitioners Association (FCT TPA) has officially announced the election of Mr. Ajakpomevi Uziewe as its 5th Chairman, marking a new leadership era for the professional body. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja by the association’s Secretariat. The FCT TPA consists of tax professionals…
Jalingo, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the critical role of food security and regional economic inclusion as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s long-term stability. Speaking during an investment summit in Taraba State, the President highlighted the state’s vast agricultural potential, calling for a transformation from subsistence farming to large-scale, industrial food production….
It’s a high-stakes clash where both teams are walking a tightrope with everything to lose. Tottenham have just one match to define their entire season — it could be their best or a total disaster. Manchester United, equally under pressure, are chasing redemption and silverware. This final isn’t just a game, it’s a dramatic…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday resumed hearing in the murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, as chilling details emerged through a recorded confession by the prime suspect, Abdulrahman Bello. A video played in court captured Bello openly admitting that…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that it will release the results of the recently rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today, Wednesday. The rescheduled exams, held between last Friday and Monday, were organized in response to widespread dissatisfaction over the initial UTME outcome, which saw over 1.5 million…
London, Nigeria: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 25-man Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London. Head Coach Eric Chelle announced the team list, which features a mix of Europe-based professionals and standout players from the domestic league….
London, England — Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has encouraged the Red Devils to stay composed and enjoy themselves as they face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s high-stakes UEFA Europa League final. The match, which presents both teams with a golden opportunity to end their underwhelming domestic campaigns on a high note, carries significant pressure. With…
Abuja,Nigeria:The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to organize a mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for candidates who were unable to participate in the 2025 exercise. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, held to review challenges encountered during the recent examination cycle. According to…
Abuja, Nigeria :The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called on governments and healthcare institutions to prioritize the training of healthcare workers and invest in robust infrastructure to improve the monitoring of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). This move aims to promote safer vaccination practices and reinforce public trust in immunization programs across the…
Nigeria — APC chieftain and youth advocate, Comrade Isaac Balami has condemned the constant attacks on Seyi Tinubu, stating that an attack on him should be seen as a slap on Nigerian youth and the less privileged whom Mr. Tinubu has dedicated his time to the protection of their rights and privileges. Balami, who referenced…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwebonyi, has called for the relocation of the habitats of old buildings in the community around the Abuja International Airport. Nwebonyi made this call in a now-trending video during the last plenary on Thursday. The Deputy Senate Chief Whip said he wanted the vicinity…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — A fire outbreak disrupted activities at the Alake Sports Complex, venue of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024, following a diesel truck explosion on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred while the truck was refueling a generator, resulted in panic across the vicinity, affecting several shops and a kiosk near the facility’s entrance….
Hajj – Governor Umar Namadi on Monday night bid farewell to 550 first flight of Jigawa State intending pilgrims urging them to pray for peaceful coexistence in the country. The pilgrims were airlifted from Nuhu Muhammadu Sunusi International Airport at about 12: 00 am to the Saudi Arabia for the 2025 hajj exercise. Addressing the intending…
Nigeria – The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that about 2.9 million children in Nigeria are suffering from Acute Severe Malnutrition (SAM). The UNICEF Country Representative, Mrs Cristian Munduate, who said this yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, noted that the affected children must be immediately taken to the Hospital for…
Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway…
Nigeria – The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies says the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results crisis is due to human error and not technical glitches. The Chairman of the Committee, Oboku Oforji, while speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, stated that preliminary findings showed that the error,…
Nigeria – Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he is Igbo by blood. The singer stated this while responding to a troll who warned him over his association with Igbo folks. The troll claimed that he could be betrayed by his Igbo associates, being a Yoruba man. The X user, Yakbel…
