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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has commenced early arrangements for the 2026 Hajj with a high-level delegation in Saudi Arabia to finalize service agreements. The team, led by NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, includes Commissioners and the Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Mustapha M. Ali. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the Commission, Fatima Usara, said their visit […]

The Oyo State Government has begun training 140 youths in the operation of tractors to enhance mechanized farming in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, stated this on Monday at the opening of a four-day training of some of the youths in Ibadan/Ibarapa zone, Ido LGA Secretariat, Ido. Olaleye, in his address, said the programme embodied the state government’s strategic vision for comprehensive […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from today, to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level general debate, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and participate in several bilateral meetings and side events, […]

The Olubadan-designate Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has disclosed that the unity among Yoruba rulers is sacrosanct and non-negotiable. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State noted that for Yoruba race to move forward and assert it’s rightful position in the royal committee of nations, there is a need for all traditional rulers in the race to unite and speak with one voice. In a press release signed by the Chief […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the people of the state that his government will continue to work in their best interest. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people and residents of Rivers State for the warm reception he received earlier at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, in Ikwerre Local Government Area. Fubara stated, “I know everyone wants to hear something from me. In fact, you expected it […]