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The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that 1,714 intending pilgrims from the state will participate in the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, with arrangements already nearing completion. Secretary of the board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, disclosed this during a radio programme in Ilorin, stating that key logistics for the pilgrimage had been finalised to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Romuald Wadagni on his election as President of the Benin Republic, following the April 12 presidential polls. Wadagni, who currently serves as the country’s Minister of Finance, secured an overwhelming majority of votes in the election. In a letter personally signed by him, Tinubu said the victory reflects the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Benue State Police Command has issued a stern warning to cattle rustlers, ordering an immediate crackdown to curb the rising wave of livestock theft. Commissioner of Police Ifeanyi Emenari emphasized that anyone caught engaging in these criminal activities will face the full weight of the law without exception. This […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Senate has issued a final ultimatum to the NNPCL management, demanding they appear before the Public Accounts Committee by April 29, 2026. This summon addresses ₦210 trillion in financial discrepancies and liabilities identified in audit reports from 2017 to 2023. The Senate expressed frustration over the company’s repeated […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Yobe State Command, has officially declared a convicted inmate, Dahiru Mohammed, wanted after he successfully escaped from custody following a road accident. The incident occurred on April 13, 2026, while the inmate was being transported from the Potiskum Medium Security Custodial Centre to Damaturu. […]
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has signaled a major shift in recruitment strategy, vowing to “comb Europe” for fresh talent as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 Unity Cup. Speaking via NFF Media, the French-Malian tactician emphasized that the upcoming four-nation tournament in London will serve as the primary laboratory for rebuilding the national […]
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to bridge Nigeria’s housing deficit by initiating high-level discussions with Sinoma New Materials Nigeria Company Limited. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, met with the global building materials firm on Wednesday to explore innovative construction technologies that could drastically reduce the cost of homeownership […]
The Iranian government has officially suspended all petrochemical exports “until further notice,” a move that cripples a trade sector valued at over $13 billion annually. The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) issued the directive on Wednesday, citing the combined pressure of a total U.S. naval blockade and the urgent need to prioritize domestic supply following […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially commenced the rollout of a landmark health insurance initiative, dubbed “PenCare,” specifically designed to provide medical coverage for the most vulnerable retirees in Nigeria. This strategic shift, announced by the Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, marks the first time the commission is expanding its mandate beyond […]
