By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that Saudi authorities have established strict deadlines for the 2026 Hajj to ensure a seamless and well-organized pilgrimage. According to a statement released by NAHCON’s Information Officer, Malam Abdulbasit Abba, in Abuja on Tuesday, these deadlines...
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ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – United States Government Exchange Alumni Association of Nigeria (USGEAN) has launched the skill-up initiative to empower young entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State This followed the inauguration of the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the association with the swearing-in of the pioneer executive committee after a...
Managing Director/Chief Executive of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye has said workplace safety and social protection are fundamental pillars of social justice. Barrister Faleye made this assertion in his lead paper at the Breakout Session Vl at the Annual NBA Conference holding in Enugu, Tuesday....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Nigerian Education LoanFund (NELFUND) has released the official guidelines for the administration of the Federal Government’s landmark Student Loan Scheme in public tertiary institutions, setting a clear framework for transparent and inclusive access to higher education financing. The scheme, established under the Student Loans...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former National Coordinator of the Nigerian Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Hajia Halima Shehu, has issued a legal threat against blogger Tunde Ednut for what she describes as a defamatory publication. Shehu, through her legal team, warned of a lawsuit seeking substantial damages unless Ednut...
A septuagenarian, Sule Fabiyi, who resides in Osogbo, Osun State, has accused Abdulwahab Sani Shehu, a former staff of First Bank, of terminating a N10.5 million fixed deposit investment he once had with the bank and subsequently mismanaged the sum. According to report by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ),...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday slammed counsel toMohammed Usman (also known as Khalid al-Barnawi), leader of Boko Haram dissident splinter group, Ansaru and four other suspects, for failing to appear in court. The judge issued a final...
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has pledged substantial returns on investment (RoI) for businesses, crediting his administration’s strategic frameworks for fostering a conducive environment. Speaking at the launch of the multi-million naira Priceless Stores and Flamingo Restaurant in Enugu on Monday, Mbah underscored his commitment to making the state...
Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, will begin direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo in late November. AirPeace CEO, Allen Onyema disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking to journalists in Brasília. Onyema shared the development following the signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) during President Bola Tinubu’s...
National Pension Commission (PenCom) has reclaimed N4.57 billion from employers who failed to remit pension contributions between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025, according to Oguche Agudah, CEO of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp). In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on...
A former Executive Editor of the defunct Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, has recounted how a rare interview with Brig.-Gen. David Mark had put the magazine’s directors in trouble with Gen. Sani Abacha. Mohammed recalled the experience in his recently published memoir, “Beyond Expectations.” According to him, after Abacha sacked...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an impending “mother of all strikes” if the Federal Government fails to implement the long-standing 2009 agreements aimed at improving Nigeria’s university education system. This statement came from the University of Calabar (Unical) chapter during a press conference held in...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – A police officer was allegedly assaulted and robbed by a group of youths in the Nkpolu community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. A widely circulated video captured the moment when Inspector Joshua Nyian, a serving officer, was physically attacked by a mob...
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka met Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília on Monday, advocating for enhanced cultural connections between Nigeria and Brazil. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this private visit coincided with President Bola Tinubu’s state visit, where he engaged in bilateral discussions...
Betting has become a popular pastime in Kenya, with many players seeking ways to improve their chances of success. This guide delves into effective strategies that can help Kenyan bettors make informed decisions and maximize their winnings. From understanding odds to managing bankrolls, these strategies are designed to cater...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum’s media aides, alongside social media associates, have released the 6th verdict to commemorate his 56th birthday on Monday. The 6th verdict is a compendium of published news reports and analysis, features, columns, commentaries, discourses, editorials, selected speeches, and...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled plans to establish a robust 260,000-member rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade to bolster security across the subregion. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, announced this initiative during the first African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday,...
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that the country is approaching full crude oil production capacity due to enhanced partnerships with security and intelligence agencies. Speaking at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday, NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bayo Ojulari,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within just one week. The exercise, which began on August 18, saw significant participation across the country. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and...
Liverpool’s electrifying 3–2 win over Newcastle defined an action-packed English Premier League Matchweek Two, with 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha sealing the victory with a breathtaking stoppage-time goal. The young star, now Liverpool’s youngest-ever scorer, delivered a clinical finish despite Newcastle’s spirited comeback from a two-goal deficit, even after Anthony Gordon’s...