National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Authorities have set deadlines for the 2026 Hajj operations, saying the deadlines remain sacrosanct to ensure a smooth, well-coordinated, and successful exercise. NAHCON said in a statement by its Information Officer, Malam Abdulbasit Abba, in Abuja on Tuesday. Abba said that this was revealed at a virtual…
The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that Nigeria’s higher education system is on the brink of collapse unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing welfare and funding concerns. During a peaceful protest on campus on Tuesday, lecturers carried placards reading “What is good for the politicians…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive on Tuesday during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended, Mr Hyacinth Dajoh, its immediate past Speaker who resigned om Sunday Dajoh was suspended for three months, following a motion moved by Mr Emmanuel Shimawua (APC/Kyan) during plenary on Tuesday in Makurdi Shimawua stated that Dajoh should be suspended for attempting to impeach the state Governor, Hyacinth…
The Benue State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened seven more commissioner nominees for the state. The screening took place during plenary in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the nominees were Mr Tiza Imojime, Mr Aondowase Kunde, Mr Ameh Odoh, Mr Kwaghgba Amande, Joseph Jir, Dr Yangien Ornguga and James Dwem. NAN…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Benue Sector Command, has said that 411 Nigerians lost their lives while scooping fuel from fallen tankers in 2024. The Sector Commander, Mr Steve Ayodele, made the disclosure in Makurdi on Tuesday at a town hall meeting with trailer and tanker drivers on crash prevention. Ayodele said that the…
The European Union on Tuesday reaffirmed its sovereign right to regulate economic activities within its borders, including rules affecting major technology firms. “It is the sovereign right of the EU and its member states to regulate economic activities on our territory, which are consistent with our democratic values,” said European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho….
Nigeria has launched a new initiative to strengthen criminal justice delivery and advance women’s role in peacebuilding, with support from the Norwegian Government and Cleen Foundation. The Attorney General of the Federation, Justice Lateef Fagbemi, said the project seeks to expand the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) across 12 states while…
Mr Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), says emergency responders are already on ground to move all passengers on the derailed Abuja-Kaduna train back to Abuja safely. In a statement posted on NRC X handle, Opeifa affirmed that the emergency team and medical personnel had been mobilised to the scene…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Mohammed Usman, also known as Khalid Al-Barnawi, the alleged leader of Boko Haram dissident splinter group, Ansaru, and four other suspects, against absenting themselves from court sessions. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the warning on Tuesday following the absence of Al-Barnawi, the 1st defendant, and his lawyer in…
