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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed that over 6,500 pilgrims have been successfully airlifted back to the country. The ongoing 2025 Hajj exercise continues to witness significant progress in the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims. According to an update…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Mr Linus Obugo as the new Chief Press Secretary to the governor. Obugo’s appointment came after relieving Mr. Nsa Gill, former Nation newspaper state correspondent, of his appointment. This is a letter from the state…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the notice sent to it by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting due to a procedural error. INEC said the PDP Notice fell short of the requirement of Part 2(12) 3…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected the option of self-defence by Benue citizens as a solution to the incessant killings going on in the state. The governor advocated for community policing as a more viable means of securing the state than resorting to self-help…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it was finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson…
The 4th Annual TMT Business Series, hosted by commercial law firm Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA), took place on June 5, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme “Beyond the Startup Frenzy: Building the Infrastructure for a Digital Nigeria”, the…
The Forum of Delta North All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen has disowned what it called purported endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District for a second term in 2027. The Forum, however, affirmed its…
The Lagos State Police Command has interrogated the Lead Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, for allegedly brandishing a gun-like object in his car against a pedestrian in Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that there was no evidence to substantiate claims of internal sabotage within the military over the recent massacre in Yelwata, Guma local government area of Benue State. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau,…
The Concerned Christian Youth Forum (CCYF) has issued a passionate statement condemning the relentless killings in Benue State, and calling for urgent self-defense measures by the youth in the state. In a press statement signed by the group’s convener, James Paul Adama, and…
Outraged by the recent killing of over 200 people in Yelewata, Guma local government area of Benue State, leaders of Benue Communities in the diaspora have accused the Federal Government of inaction in what they described as a “silent genocide” against indigenous populations…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his outstanding achievements, emphasising the positive impact of his leadership in Zamfara State. On Tuesday, the former president commissioned the rehabilitated Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital and two…
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the banking system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the…
The Action Collective has raised serious concerns over what it described as the growing desperation of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his alleged bid to undermine Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National…
Operatives of the Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising different security agencies have apprehended 26 suspected kidnappers in a clean-up operations in Kogi West Senatorial District. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), disclosed this while parading the…
The Kwara State government has declared that no pilgrim from the state is stranded in Saudi Arabia. In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the government also unveiled the return schedule flights which showed that the pilgrims from…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where…
The Lagos State Police Command said the Lead Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, is currently being interrogated for allegedly brandishing a gun-like object on TikToker Car Spotter, in Lagos. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP…
