By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed dissatisfaction over inadequate tents for Nigerian pilgrims at Muna by the Saudi Company vested with the responsibility of securing enough facility in the area. The Chairman of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, stated this while answering questions from journalistsContinue Reading
How prepared is Nigeria for next epidemic? Asks Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The outbreak and fast spread of diseases in recent decades are pointers to the need for world leaders to increase public health spending, particularly as it relates to prevention and control of epidemics. This wasContinue Reading
By Olukayode Babalola Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and other dignitaries have commended the Founder, Keffi Polo Ranch, Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP/Nasarawa West) for organising a tournament in support of orphans. Sule gave the commendation in an interview with newsmen at the grand finale of the 11th edition ofContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nasarawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says the board was able to secured an accommodation closer to the Masjid Al-Haram for its pilgrims in Makkah as directed by Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the state. The Executive Secretary, Alhaji Idris Al-Makura, made this known in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has disclosed that it made adequate arrangements to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerian pilgrims throughout the core hajj period at Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. NAHCON’s Cordinator of Taraddudiyyah, Dr Aliyu Tanko, made this known in an interview withContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) , Nyanya-Mararaba and District Society, has inaugurated new executives to steer its affairs. The ten-member executive committee, headed by its third Chairman Yahaya Akeem will be in office for one year. Speaking during the investiture on Saturday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has attributed the success of the outbound movement of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to the tremendous support of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The Chairman of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made this known during a Pre-ArafatContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The United States Institute of Peace (USIP),Nigeria has sought partnership with the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution(IPCR), for sustainable peace building across Nigeria. Dr Chris Kwaja, Interim USIP Country Director Nigeria,said this when he led a team on a visit to the Director-General of IPCR onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Centre for Ethical Rebirth Among Nigerian Youths (CERANY), a Civil Society Organisation, has decried the neglect of non-state actors, also known as stakeholders, in the 2021-2025 National Control Master Plan against drug abuse. Mr Chuks Akamadu, President of the CSO, revealed this position at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Helpline Foundation for the Needy, has reiterated its commitment to improve the lives of widows in Nigeria by supporting and raising more awareness about their plights. Dr Jumai Ahmadu, Founder of the foundation, said this at an event to commemorate the 2023 International Widows Days andContinue Reading
