By Kadiri Abdulrahman Some states’ pilgrims boards have commended efforts of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for providing hospitality services to their pilgrims. The boards gave the commendation when the officials of NAHCON received the contingent from Niger and Katsina states in Makkah on Saturday. Tairu Bala-Doku, theContinue Reading

By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion, digital literacy and social protection for Nigerian children as part of activities for the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated this at a media briefing ahead ofContinue Reading

By Jumoke Olaitan ‎The Social Development Action Trust (SDA-Trust), an NGO, has pledged support for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to strengthen inclusive governance, enhance fairness and balanced representation in public service. ‎This is contained in a statement issued by Yunus Abdulhamid, Manager, Strategic Communications and Influencing, SDA-Trust on FridayContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah ​ The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, says Nigeria has sufficient domestic liquidity to close its infrastructure deficit if transparent structures are put in place to attract and secure investments. Sule said this in Abuja while delivering his keynote address during the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue. TheContinue Reading

By Angela Atabo The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s informal settlements into dignified, liveable communities across the country. Darma made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), led by its NationalContinue Reading

By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, reprimanded Johnmary Jideobi, and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, for lack of diligence in pursuing the suit filed to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential bid. Justice Peter Lifu, who described the plaintiff and his lawyer’s attitudes, as “unacceptable,” awardedContinue Reading