By Kadiri Abdulrahman The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has successfully concluded the 2026 Hajj outbound airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The NAHCON management said in a statement in Makkah that the airlift was concluded at 10:44 a.m Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Oramali Foundation, in partnership with other stakeholders, stressed the need for mentorship, emotional support and moral upbringing for the boy-child to promote balanced and responsible society. The Executive Director of the foundation, Chidima Oramali, made the call during the celebration of the International Day ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the party has activated internal mechanisms to reduce post-primary tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. He stated this on Wednesday after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, briefing him on ongoing nationwide primaries. He saidContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Jeddah, May 20, 2026 (NAN) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Wednesday held its 50th Grand Hajj Symposium in Jeddah with the participation of distinguished group of ministers, scholars, thinkers, researchers, and specialists from across the Islamic world. The symposium comes as an extension of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), alongside partners, unveiled the Top 25 Women Voices in Development and Public Service, recognising outstanding contributions across governance, education, climate action, healthcare, and development. This was contained in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by Ovbokhan Okuonghae,Continue Reading
By Okon Okon Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service has achieved a historic transition to a fully paperless and digital operation across all 38 Federal Ministries and Extra-Ministerial Departments ahead of the Dec. 31, 2025 deadline. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF) , Dr Didi Walson-Jack, made thisContinue Reading
By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting national unity and projecting Nigeria’s positive image globally. Ali made the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the Director-General of the National Youth ServiceContinue Reading
The Dangote Cement Plc has inaugurated three multi-million-Naira empowerment programmes for farmers, women and youths in its six host communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue. The company, in a statement on Wednesday, announced the new round of support aimed at helping beneficiaries expand their businesses, improve agricultural productivityContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dickson Akoh, has announced the commencement of a nationwide personnel re-validation exercise for officers and men trained by the organisation from 1998 to 2026. Akoh disclosed this on Wednesday during a news conference at the organisation’s headquarters inContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, on Wednesday directed Mr Mmala Uzochukwu and his wife, Mary to formally and legally dissolve their marriage before they can make certain claims. The presiding judges, Mr Sunday Adeniyi and Hammad Ajumonbi, held in a ruling that the court did notContinue Reading
