Dr Modibbo Umar, Charge De Affaires, Nigerian Embassy, Riyad, says pilgrims performing the 2025 Hajj without permit are liable to 100,000 riyals fine, 10 years ban and deportation. Umar said this at the Hajj 2025 Pre-Arafat Stakeholders’ meeting, organised by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah on Monday. The envoy recalled that…
The wife of Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has visited victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area, where she announced a personal donation of N50 million. She said that the donation was on behalf of herself and her family to the victims, to help cushion the effect of the flood disaster….
The Zamfara Concerned Citizens Forum has commended former Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, for what it described as his outstanding record in promoting the welfare, fairness and dignity of workers during his tenure. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the Forum said Matawalle’s administration stood out as a model of…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive vice-chancellor (VC) of the University. The appointment was announced during the 80th extraordinary meeting of the council on Friday, 7 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso. In a…
Armed military officers, reportedly acting on the orders of a former Chief of Naval Staff, blocked efforts by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt an alleged illegal development at Plot 1946 in Gaduwa District, Abuja. The confrontation occurred on Tuesday when FCT officials arrived at the site to demolish structures deemed…
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years. Dr Mannir Bature, National Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bature said the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate,…
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has warned motorists against drunk-driving and recklessness to minimise road crashes during the Sallah celebrations. Mrs Temitope Oseni, the Ijako Unit Commander of TRACE, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. Oseni said that the warning…
By Abubakar Yunusa,Abuja A group “Support the youth organisation” has sought in the Federal High Court, an order of Mandamus, directing and compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute three former governors of Abia State. The oders sought in the suit mark with No. FHC/ABJ/CS/75/2026, was filed in the court by Barrister…
The United States (U.S.) has sent 11 Yemeni detainees of the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman, the Pentagon said on Monday. U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin informed Congress in September 2023 about his intent to support the repatriation of the 11 detainees following a rigorous review, the Pentagon said. “The U.S. appreciates the…
Eleven people were injured when a transport vessel collided with a ferry on the Elbe river in the northern German port city of Hamburg, the fire brigade said on Monday. One person sustained life-threatening injuries, a spokesman said near the scene of the accident. The vessels collided near the Köhlbrand bridge in south-western Hamburg at…
