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APC RECORDS OVER TWO MILLION E-REGISTERED MEMBERS IN ONE WEEK By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded over two million digitally registered and verified members nationwide, just one week after launching its membership e-registration exercise. The party’s National
GOMBE PILGRIMS BEGIN MEDICAL SCREENING FOR 2026 HAJJ By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced medical screening for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj. The exercise, taking place at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, is
NAHCON UNDER SCRUTINY OVER HAJJ 2026 AIRLINE SLOT ALLOCATIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is facing growing scrutiny following reports of possible challenges in airline slot allocations for the 2026 Hajj operations. An investigative report published
ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST MAN OVER GIRLFRIEND’S MURDER IN EKWULOBIA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Valentine Anikpe, over the killing of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government
EMIR OF RANO WARNS PILGRIMS AGAINST ILLEGAL LUGGAGE PRACTICES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Emir of Rano, Dr. Muhammad Isa Umaru Autan Bawo III, has warned intending pilgrims against carrying or keeping other people’s luggage, describing the practice as dangerous and unlawful
WASA 2025: ARMY RECORDS MAJOR GAINS AS BANDITRY DECLINES IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Army has recorded significant progress in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State, with criminal activities greatly reduced across key routes in the state. The
NAHCON HOLDS PRE-HAJJ COORDINATION MEETING FOR 2026 PILGRIMAGE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a Pre-Hajj Coordination Meeting with accommodation and catering service providers for the 2026 Hajj. The meeting was attended by the NAHCON
NSCDC PROMOTES 77 OFFICERS, URGES PROFESSIONALISM IN ZAMFARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Zamfara State has promoted 77 officers to boost professionalism, discipline and effective service delivery. The State Commandant, CC Sani Mustafa, said the
PDP LITIGATION WILL END AMICABLY — OLAWEPO HASHIM By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has expressed confidence that the ongoing court case involving a faction of the party will soon be resolved peacefully.
ANAMBRA GOVT DONATES 30 VEHICLES TO POLICE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Anambra State Government has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security across the state. Governor Chukwuma Soludo said security remains a top priority of his