By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised pilgrims to stay in their tents from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. due to soaring daytime temperatures during the pilgrimage. The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Saleh, gave the advice while speaking to newsmen in Makkah on Sunday. The NewsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the victims of the Niger flood and the Kano athletes that died in an auto accident. This followed the death of more than one hundred persons in flash floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents last weekContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Minna, June 1, 2025(NAN) Gov. Umar Bago of Niger has called for partnership with the Dangote Group in the exploration and development of the discovered oil blocks in Niger State’s Bida Basin. Bago said that the group would significantly contribute to the exploration project with itsContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The China-Africa Institute at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences has announced plans to establish the first museum dedicated to African history and culture in China, signaling a significant step in fostering cultural exchange between the two regions. Mr Ye Hailin, Director of the China-Africa Institute,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Botswana has lauded China for its commitment to Africa’s development. Keorapetse said this on Friday at the opening of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations in Dunhuang, China. TheContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Counselor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Shen Sha, has reaffirmed China’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the longstanding ties between Africa and China. Shen gave the assurance at the ongoing African Think Tank and Media Workshop organised by the International Department of theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Vice-President of the People’s Republic of China, Han Zheng, has called for greater understanding and respect among different cultures and civilisations worldwide to foster peaceful relations. The vice-president stated this on Friday during the opening ceremony of the 4th Dialogue on Exchanges and Mutual LearningContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Golf and Tour Charity Association of Nigeria has commenced its 12th edition in Minna, with a pledge to contribute to orphanages in the state. Wing Commander Dangana Sarki, Chairman of the Minna Local Organising Committee, disclosed this during a press conference in Minna on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger has congratulated Gov. Umaru Bago on his two years in office. Rev. Bulus Yohanna, Chairman of CAN in Niger, in a statement in Minna on Thursday, described the governor’s achievements as tremendous, citing his commitment to transforming theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Government of Niger has unveiled its administration achievements with the various commissioners highlighting key achievements in their respective ministries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commissioners took turns, at a news conference on Thursday in Minna, to unveil their achievements in the last twoContinue Reading
