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HAJJ 2026: LOWER FARES, RENEWED HOPE FOR NIGERIAN PILGRIMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says preparations for the 2026 Hajj have begun on a hopeful note, with reduced fares for Nigerian pilgrims. Chairman of the Commission,
NIGERIA @ 65: SANWO-OLU CALLS FOR UNITY AND INCLUSION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to remain united and committed to building a stronger Nigeria. Speaking at the 65th Independence Day Parade in Marina, he said true progress
ADC ORDERS MEMBERS TO QUITE OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has directed all its members to resign from other political parties as part of efforts to strengthen its base ahead of future elections. The decision was announced after a
CLERICS TRAINED IN KANO TO TACKLE FAKE NEWS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Religious leaders in Kano have undergone training on combating fake news and promoting media literacy. The two-day workshop, organized by Alkalanci, a Hausa-language fact-checking group, equipped clerics with skills to
GOVERNOR OTTI RESHUFFLES CABINET By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Alex Otti has reshuffled his cabinet, swearing in two new commissioners and a Special Adviser in Umuahia. Dr. Salome Obiukwu is now Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Architect Chiemela Uzoije takes over Housing,
HOUSE BACKS TINUBU’S BORROWING PLANS – SPEAKER By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, says the House fully supports President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy, dismissing claims that lawmakers opposed it. Speaking at the African Network of
SHETTIMA HEADS TO NEW YORK FOR UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for New York to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Standing in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
NIGERIA, CHINA DEEPENS TIES ON DEFENCE TECHNOLOGY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has met with China’s Air Chief Marshal Xu Xueqiang on the sidelines of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. The meeting focused on boosting defence
NIGER GOV’T PLEDGES N5BN TO REVIVE NCAT MINI CAMPUS IN MINNA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Niger State Government has pledged ₦5 billion for classrooms and hostels to revive the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) mini campus at Bola Ahmed Tinubu
KANO GOV PUSHES FOR LOCAL GOV’T AUTONOMY By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening grassroots governance by supporting a bill that grants full autonomy to the state’s 44 local government councils. The bill,