Osogbo, Osun State – September 20, 2025 The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Osun State chapter, has directed its members to withdraw their services and stay away from work, declaring an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare issues and stalled promotions. In a statement signed by the union’s chairman, Idris Adedayo Adeniran, the workers accused
Washington, D.C. | September 20, 2025 President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping change to the United States’ H-1B visa program, imposing a $100,000 annual application fee on employers seeking to hire foreign skilled workers. The proclamation, signed at the White House on Friday, is part of a broader immigration overhaul aimed at tightening access
Abuja, Nigeria – September 20, 2025 The Red Cross Society of China has donated 1,000 family relief kits to the Nigerian Red Cross Society to support communities affected by widespread flooding across the country. The handover ceremony, held at the Nigerian Red Cross headquarters in Abuja, was facilitated through the Chinese Embassy. Alongside the relief
Tokyo, Japan | September 20, 2025 Nigeria’s 400 metres hurdles sensation, Ezekiel Nathaniel, delivered a historic performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, breaking his own national record despite narrowly missing out on a medal. The 22-year-old clocked 47.11 seconds in Friday’s final, surpassing his previous record of 47.31 seconds set earlier this year.
New Delhi | September 20, 2025 A total of 660 foreign nationals were arrested in India on drug-trafficking charges in 2024, according to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) annual report released during the second National Conference of Heads of Anti-Narcotics Task Forces. The report showed that Nepalese citizens accounted for the highest number of arrests
Owerri, Imo State – September 20, 2025 The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested 789 suspects in the last two months for offences ranging from terrorism and kidnapping to armed robbery, cultism, child trafficking and murder. The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, disclosed that the arrests were made through intensified, intelligence-driven operations across
Gaza City – September 20, 2025 A young Palestinian girl broke down in tears after an Israeli airstrike struck her family’s shelter in Gaza City, leaving her pleading for international attention and asking, “Who will demand human rights? Where are you?”The incident occurred amid intensified Israeli bombardments and ground operations across Gaza City, where thousands
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere One of the pillars of faith in Islam is belief in Qadr, divine destiny, whether good or bad. While many people misunderstand destiny as “doing nothing and leaving everything to fate,” Islam teaches a profound balance. Make every effort within your capacity, and then place full trust in Allah’s plan. Understanding Qadr
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere The Qur’an narrates the story of Prophet Musa (Moses, عليه السلام) in detail more than any other Prophet. His journey, from infancy to prophet hood, is filled with lessons that remain relevant for Muslims in today’s world. Beyond its historical value, the story of Musa is a timeless guide for faith, justice,
In a bold step aimed at strengthening collaboration between the public sector and the private enterprise community, the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently played host to Her Excellency Dr. Asma Shahat, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The high-level engagement forms part of an ongoing series
