Sulaimon Olanrewaju Dhul-Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds significant importance for Muslims. Here are some key points to note. Sacred month Dhul-Hijjah is one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which fighting is prohibited.love and charity are encouraged to be our brothers keeper so that our neighborhood
Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised a serious alarm over a fraudulent video currently circulating across social media platforms, which falsely features a cloned voice mimicking the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari. The video, which NNPC Ltd. has confirmed to be generated using artificial
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as the Chairman of the Board of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), in a move aimed at boosting access to credit and supporting small businesses across Nigeria. The announcement was made public on
Nigerian military forces have recorded a significant victory in the ongoing counter-insurgency war, as troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised no fewer than 60 Boko Haram terrorists during a meticulously coordinated land and air offensive in Borno State. The daring operation, which unfolded in the early hours of Friday, was executed by troops under the
In what can only be described as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s sporting history, Team Ogun delivered its best-ever performance at the National Sports Festival, clinching second position on the final medals table at the 2024 edition of the event, tagged Gateway Games, hosted in Ogun State. The host state shocked many by surpassing pre-tournament
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that the newly established University of Agriculture, Science and Technology located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education and to drive economic growth through agricultural development. Governor Alia made this known during his state-wide broadcast in Makurdi
Nigeria continues to grapple with the burden of infectious diseases as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 366 people have lost their lives to Lassa fever and meningitis across various states since late 2024. The data, which spans multiple epidemiological weeks, underscores the persistent challenge of epidemic-prone diseases in
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) has intensified efforts to prepare stakeholders for the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) onsite evaluation through a series of engagement and sensitization activities across key sectors. In a recent round of meetings and workshops, SCUML brought together government agencies, financial institutions, and private sector representatives to
In a landmark initiative aimed at driving national development and promoting good governance, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have entered into a strategic collaboration. This partnership focuses on improving identity management, streamlining business registration, and enhancing the integrity of democratic processes across
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to enhance compliance with data protection regulations and bolster cybersecurity measures. As part of this collaboration, the NIS recently conducted a comprehensive training
