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Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom. He explained that 166,654 domestic pilgrims, comprising Saudi citizens and residents. Mishaal said, “Total pilgrims1,673,230, including 877,841 male pilgrims and 795,389 female pilgrims.” […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and halt what it describes as a “purported threat” by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to shut down 34 foreign embassies in Abuja over unpaid ground rents. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, SERAP warned that such action would violate international law and diplomatic conventions. “President Tinubu should […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has released a forecast of thunderstorms and rainfall across various regions of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In a weather update issued on Saturday in Abuja, the agency predicted morning thunderstorms on Sunday, with moderate rain expected in parts of Taraba and Adamawa in the northern region. The outlook for North-Central Nigeria includes a cloudy morning, followed by thunderstorms and rain later in the day […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, advocated a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, against the current double term of four years each. He made this known while playing host to Muslim faithful, alongside traditional rulers and political office holders in his Ikolaba private residence in Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. The delegation […]

Akwa Ibom Governor  Umo Eno has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement on Friday, June 6, during a formal ceremony at the Government House in Uyo. Speaking at the event, Eno said: “After completing the rounds of my consultation as your servant whom you have elected to serve, I have therefore decided to progressively move to […]

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers for the military and other security agencies, which continue to make immense sacrifices to safeguard the nation, particularly those on the frontlines against terrorism and banditry. He observed his Eid-el-Kabir prayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos. Speaking with journalists after the prayers, the President emphasised the importance of compassion, unity, and […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Lawal Uwais, who passed away on Friday at the age of 88. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late jurist as a phenomenal legal mind and statesman who served Nigeria with unwavering honour, courage, and integrity. “I join family […]

Over two billion professing Muslims all over the world on Friday celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, a major religious festivity to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah. At various prayer grounds, Muslim faithful, clothed in colourful attire, gathered for the symbolic Rakkat prayers to mark Eid celebrations from where they proceed to their respective houses for the symbolic slaughtering of […]

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the constitution of a new board for the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission with the appointment of chairperson and members. In a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, the following individuals were named:   Olubukola Oladipo Chairperson Banji Ranmi Ogungbaro Member Oluwatoyin Ajibola Member Ariyo Ameenat Ayokunnu Member Afolabi Olusola Joshua Member Rasaq Mustapha Member Olalekan […]