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With few days to the month of Ramadan, wealthy muslims have been advised to channel their resources towards improving the wellbeing of the less privileged in the society. An Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Ibrahim Azan who gave the advice at a forum in Gwagwalada Abuja noted that the advice became necessary to enable the needy have a sense of belonging during the month of Ramadan. Also speaking, another Islamic Scholar, Mallam […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the appointment of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf Abba as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), pending confirmation by the Senate. This follows the resignation of Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman on Monday, 9th February 2025. Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf is a retired Career Diplomat, and the immediate past Ambassador of Nigeria to the Republic of Turkey. Born on 7th July, […]
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf as the new Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission, (NAHCON). This is contained in a statement By the Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The appointment is subject to the Senate's approval in accordance with the provisions of section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2026. President Tinubu had earlier today sent a letter to the Senate President, […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed grave concern over the Senate’s unclear stance on the amendment to the 2022 Electoral Act, particularly with regards to electronic transmission of election results. This is contained in a statement signed by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero in Abuja. The statement asserts that the ambiguity surrounding the Senate's recent actions is jeopardizing public trust in Nigeria's electoral […]
Constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Professor Sebastine Hon has dismissed the call by the Sharia Council of Nigeria for the sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan SAN as an unguided request. He said that the call predicated on possible bias against a particular interest was not only ridiculous but amounts to invitation to President Bola Tinubu to breach the […]
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Woro and nearby communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a cowardly assault that claimed innocent lives. In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the DHQ expressed deep shock over the incident and sympathised with families of victims. The military also praised the people of Woro for standing […]
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has debunked media reports and public speculations suggesting that United States troops have been deployed to Nigeria, clarifying that no such deployment has taken place. In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN explained that Nigeria only maintains a long-standing and structured security partnership with the United States. According to the DHQ, the partnership is […]
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, political parties and their supporters to guarantee the safety of journalists and their equipment before, during and after the 2026 FCT Area Council elections. She made the appeal in Abuja on at a Media Executive Meeting convened by INEC ahead of the polls. Ike commended […]
The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Ian Saunders, has described Nigeria’s Time Release Study (TRS) as a practical and evidence-based reform capable of strengthening border efficiency, boosting trade competitiveness within trade corridors in Africa and enhancing national safety. Saunders stated this during the presentation of the TRS Report conducted at Tin Can Island Port, Lagos noting that the study offers Nigeria “specific and objective insights” into how its […]
