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NAHCON Sets Deadlines for 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has released a series of critical deadlines for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage.   The commission is urging intending pilgrims, state boards, and private tour operators to adhere strictly to the schedule to ensure a smooth operation.   According to the commission, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi […]

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South African Post Office Explains Parcel Suspension to US

The South African Post Office has addressed concerns regarding its suspension of parcel services to the United States.   Despite halting the shipment of goods, the agency will continue to deliver documents, letters, and exempted mail, including military correspondence.   The Post Office initially announced the suspension of all outbound parcels containing goods to the […]

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FCT Minister’s Aide Clashes with Arise TV’s Rufai Oseni Over Journalistic Credentials

A heated exchange has erupted between Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and Rufai Oseni, a renowned broadcaster on Arise TV.   The clash began when Olayinka criticized Oseni’s journalistic credentials, citing his background in animal anatomy rather than journalism.   Olayinka emphasized the importance of formal training in journalism, suggesting that Oseni’s […]

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Reversed Medical Tourism: Why Nigerians Abroad Now Fly Home for Treatment

For decades, Nigeria’s medical tourism story was one of outbound journeys, patients boarding flights to London, New Delhi, or Dubai in search of care. But today, a surprising reversal is unfolding. ‎ Rather than only flying out, Nigerians in the diaspora and even non-Nigerians are increasingly returning to Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt for treatments […]

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Reversed Medical Tourism: Why Nigerians Abroad Now Fly Home for Treatment

  Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £51.8 million, edging out rivals Chelsea in one of the summer’s most closely watched transfer battles. The 22-year-old attacking midfielder, widely regarded as one of Europe’s brightest young talents, signed a five-year contract with the option […]

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Reno Omokri: Friday Workday Unfair to Muslims, Calls for Policy Review

  Former presidential aide and social commentator, Reno Omokri, has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s work schedule, describing it as “unfair” to Muslims that Fridays remain official workdays while Sundays are reserved for Christian worship. In a video shared on his social media, Omokri argued that the arrangement reflects colonial-era influence rather than Nigeria’s religious […]