Plateau Pilgrim Dies In Makkah

Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, a pilgrim from Plateau has died in Makkah. Mr Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary of the State’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Jos. Dauda said that the pilgrim died on Monday at the King Abdul’aziz hospital, Makkah due to complication from diabetes….

Read More

Benue Under Siege: Army Chief Oluyede Responds to Escalating Violence

Lieutenant General Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, due to the alarming rise in attacks on innocent villagers by herders and armed groups. These violent incidents have become almost daily occurrences, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, leaving many residents displaced….

Read More

Stalemate in Istanbul: Russia-Ukraine Talks Yield Prisoner Exchange but No Ceasefire

The latest round of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine wrapped up in Istanbul on Monday without any significant advancements, as both parties failed to agree on the crucial unconditional ceasefire many had anticipated. Despite this setback, they did manage to establish an agreement to exchange all sick and severely wounded prisoners of war,…

Read More

25 Million Jobs in Jeopardy as Airlines Face Potential Shutdown – IATA Warns

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that as of April 2025, $1.3 billion in airline funds are currently blocked by governments, hindering repatriation efforts. Notably, Nigeria is absent from this troubling list. Despite the significant amount, this reflects a 25% improvement from the $1.7 billion reported in October 2024. Over the past two…

Read More

BoI Opens Lokoja Office To Boost Businesses

The Bank of Industry (BoI) has taken a major step to support economic development in Kogi State with the opening of a new office in Lokoja. The office’s inauguration ushers in new possibilities for local businesses, providing improved access to development finance and opportunities for sustainable growth. Gov. Ahmed Ododo, who commissioned the office on…

Read More

Tinubu Celebrates NNPC Group CEO, Ojulari At 60

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bashir Bayo Ojulari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, on his milestone 60th birthday on June 3. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the President joined family, friends and associates in celebrating an accomplished energy professional whose distinguished career has been defined by transformative…

Read More