Katsina — The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has briefed the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on the series of bold and people‑focused reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the management of Hajj operations since assuming office.During the
Makkah — The Makkah Chamber of Commerce recently received His Excellency Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, in a gathering with the city’s entrepreneurial community to deepen cooperation aimed at improving services for the Guests of Allah. Dr. Mashat used the meeting as an opportunity to engage business owners, innovators
Cairo — A rare and ancient gold bracelet, believed to be some 3,000 years old, has gone missing from the restoration laboratory of Egypt’s historic museum in Tahrir, authorities confirmed. The piece, described as a solid gold band decorated with spherical lapis lazuli beads, is attributed to King Amenemope of the 21st Dynasty (roughly 1070‑945
Lagos, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has pledged to intensify its crackdown on offshore waste pollution, warning operators and stakeholders in the maritime sector against practices that endanger marine life and threaten Nigeria’s compliance with international environmental standards. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement in Lagos on Tuesday,
Abuja, Nigeria | September 17, 2025 The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has unveiled its first-ever strategic plan, covering the period 2026–2030, after 75 years of existence. The historic development marks a significant milestone in the Commission’s efforts to modernize Nigeria’s civil service and improve transparency in its operations. Announcing the initiative in Abuja on
Tehran – Iran has officially dismissed recent statements by Arab nations endorsing a two‑state solution to the Israel‑Palestine conflict, insisting instead that its allegiance lies only with Palestine. In a clarification released through its Foreign Ministry on September 16, 2025, Tehran made clear that it rejects the idea of Palestine and Israel existing side by
Tehran — Iranian Chief of Staff Major‑General Abdolrahim Mousavi has affirmed that the country’s armed forces will continue to upgrade both their defensive and offensive capacities, insisting such progress cannot be halted. Speaking during a recent inspection of the IRGC Ground Force headquarters in Tehran, Mousavi said that the readiness of Iran’s military has now
In a renewed effort to bolster the effectiveness of the Hajj Savings Scheme and ensure a smoother registration experience for prospective pilgrims, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held a strategic meeting with TAJBank Limited, the financial institution managing the scheme’s dedicated portal. The meeting, which took place earlier this week, was convened
Uyo, Nigeria | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, has presented welfare cheques to families of police officers who died in the line of duty.The support, drawn from the Inspector General of Police Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes, is aimed at easing the financial burden
Geneva, Switzerland | September 17, 2025 The World Health Organization has warned that unsafe medical care remains a leading contributor to child mortality and long-term disability, particularly in the earliest stages of life.Marking this year’s World Patient Safety Day under the theme “Patient safety from the start!”, the global health body emphasized that millions of
