The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has fixed N8.7 million as the Hajj fare for the intending pilgrims from Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa Zone. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs Fatima…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven persons to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday evening. The statement was titled,…
The factional interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government has impoverished Nigerians more than any previous administration in the country’s history. She described the level of suffering across the nation as “intolerable.” Speaking to Reporters in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of…
As the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki drags to an end in Edo State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, and two other government officials. The arrested officials were said to be in custody for alleged huge withdrawals from the State’s derivation account. The…
Salisu Abdullahi, A community leader in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State has been arrested by the local vigilante group for his alleged involvement in banditry and kidnapping activities that have been terrorizing his own people as well as nearby communities. He was actively involved in orchestrating and facilitating kidnappings of 17 people within…
A 51-year-old private school teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Love Onuora, was found dead inside a tricycle (Keke Napep) in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, along Aba Road area of the state. According to reports, Mrs. Onuora had boarded the tricycle for her usual commute when another passenger joined the ride. It…
A fierce war of words has erupted between former Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over allegations that the ex-governor twice demolished the billionaire’s cement factory structures in Itori, Ogun State. Reacting to Dangote’s claims during his visit to the current governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Amosun has thrown…
The Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution supported by a two-thirds majority of its members urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danlandi Umar over alleged misconduct and negligence. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and adoption of a motion titled: “Invocation of the…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award to recognise his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League. Also, former Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon has received the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. The duo were honoured at the UEFA Champions League phase draw that took place in Monaco on Thursday…
Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has responded to reports of a man sharing his name who was recently arrested in Ghana for alleged kidnapping and fraud. A viral video showed Ghanaian police apprehending a 31-year-old suspect identified as Peter Okoye. The man was accused of kidnapping and defrauding two women — Anastasia Baidoo…