The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Agency has began medical screening to all its intending pilgrims who are expected to perform this year’s Hholy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The agency’s spokesperson, Malam Yunusa Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna that the screening exercise began on Sunday across the state….
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, on the occasion of his 15th coronation anniversary. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Gboyega Akosile, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, said that the reign of Oba Elegushi has brought peace,…
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), say they are willing to pay for improved and steady power supply. The consumers, who reside in Kubwa, Kuje,, Gwagwalada and Nyanya spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday,. According to them, if power supply improves and it is stable, they…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, will on Friday inaugurate the Katampe Extension Jumu’at Mosque in Abuja. A statement issued by the organising committee for the ceremony, said that among other activities, the Sultan would unveil a plaque and cut a ribbon to…
In a diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, welcomed a high-level delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. The delegation, led by the Prime Minister of the Goražde Region, Mr. Edin Ćulov, was received at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja….
President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic growth advanced together, not…
The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations of Overland Airways at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger state. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday. He said that the newly reconstructed airport would be an alternative to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has expressed displeasure over contract discrepancy in the execution of the rehabilitation of the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the contract for the total rehabilitation of the AICC was awarded to Julius Berger in April 2024….
Federal workers in Cross River have shunned the proposed nationwide indefinite protest organised by the Federal Workers Forum. According to the forum’s National Coordinator, Mr Andrew Emelieze, the protest, billed to commence on Tuesday, was to press home the demands of the workers in the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the…
The United Nations said the Gaza Strip is “likely facing the worst humanitarian crisis” since the war between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas began. Aid for the civilian population is being hampered by new Israeli military attacks, a blockade of humanitarian aid deliveries that has been in place for more than 50 days….
