The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) has declared an increase in the fare for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with additional rise of N1, 918,032.91 to bring the total cost to an unprecedented N6.8 million. Fatima Sanda Usara, the spokesperson for NAHCON, revealed the changes through a statement on Sunday, outlining the…
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) Yola in Adamawa State has received the sum of $100,000 as grant from the African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) to support agriculture information project for rural farmers in the state. The programme is aimed at covering 60 per cent of the 40 million farmers with mobile devices in Nigeria by…
No fewer than seven persons are now confirmed dead following the tragic stampede that occurred during an almsgiving programme that took place in Bauchi over the weekend. Police authorities stated that while six of the victims were pronounced dead at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, one other died at home. Spokesman…
Over sixty thousand displaced persons are currently taking refuge at various refugees camps in Cross River State after losing their homes or thrown out of their places of origin due to conflicts. Representative of Red Cross Society in Cross River State, Dr. Asuquo Enoch, disclosed the figure on Monday while addressing participants during a road…
A tragic event unfolded in the Pakata area of Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, as suspected cult groups clashed, resulting in the death of one person and several others injured. The development also led to substantial property damage, including the destruction of many vehicles. The violent confrontation, which took place over the…
President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to lend a strong voice to the restoration of lasting peace to war-torn Gaza. Akpabio made the call while contributing to discussions at the ongoing 148th Session of the International Parliamentary Union Assembly, holding in Geneva, Switzerland. He said it is…
Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has approved the appointment of 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions of the state. Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, disclosed the appointments through a statement on Monday, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Tijjani said the appointees comprised nine Senior Technical…
The Federal Government has announced plans to inaugurate six new cancer centres within the next two years. This ambitious project is part of a broader initiative to enhance access to comprehensive oncology care across the nation’s various geo-political zones. Speaking on Monday, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate made this…
The efforts of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, received a boost, with the assurance by the United Nations to support its onerous task of curbing the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Mrs. Amina Mohammed gave the assurance when she paid a courtesy visit…
The rescued 137 students of Kuriga school in Kaduna State have arrived Government House amid tight security to meet the State governor, Uba Sani, on Monday afternoon. The school children arrived the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House at about 2:09pm in three Coaster and two mini buses from 1 Division Nigerian Army Headquarters in Kaduna….
The Executive Director of the Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Prof. Joy Ezeilo, has called on the Nigerian military to shed light on the details surrounding the rescue operation of the abducted schoolchildren in Kaduna State. Prof. Ezeilo’s call for clarity comes after the joyful news of the release of 137 pupils abducted from Kuriga village…
The Federal Government has reiterated that no ransom was paid to free the recently kidnapped schoolchildren from Kuriga village in Kaduna State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…