As part of preparations for the 2025 Hajj, the Lagos State Government has launched a free medical screening program for 1,400 intending pilgrims. The initiative, sponsored by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, aims to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims before their journey to Saudi Arabia. The screening exercise, organized
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismantled a makeshift pilgrimage site that drew crowds of people seeking to drink and collect mud water believed to have divine healing properties.The site, located near the Dakata Industrial Area, gained attention after a muddy footprint-like mark appeared on the ground alongside seeping water. Rumors quickly spread claiming the
A growing number of residents have been making their way to Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano State, following the emergence of what many believe to be a spiritually significant site. A viral video circulating on social media shows a pool of water that appeared with foot markings on the ground, described
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has categorically denied allegations of collecting bribes during the 2024 oil licensing bid round, dismissing the claims as baseless and malicious. In a statement released to clarify its position, the Commission emphasized that the bid process adhered strictly to global best practices and the provisions of the Petroleum
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Barrister Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, on his election as the new President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Worldwide. The announcement came following a recently concluded electoral process where Kazeem, a seasoned legal luminary and prominent Islamic leader, was unanimously
Kano, Nigeria – A growing number of residents have been making their way to Hotoron Arewa, a suburb on the outskirts of Kano, following the emergence of what many believe to be a spiritually significant site. A viral video circulating on social media shows a pool of water that appeared near markings on the ground
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi and Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa are among prominent Nigerian leaders confirmed to attend the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 4–6. Summit Focus and ParticipantsThe event, themed “Leadership Frameworks for Governance, Business Growth, Investment Opportunities, and Sustainable Development in Africa,” will
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced flight calibration checks at the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State, marking a significant milestone in the journey towards the commencement of commercial flight operations at the newly constructed aviation facility. Speaking after the exercise on Monday, the Manager of Flight Calibration Services at NAMA, Miri Selzing,
In a landmark stride towards gender inclusion, the Nigerian Air Force has officially inducted its first-ever set of female trainees—ex-Junior Air Women—into its ranks as Airwomen, marking a significant and historic shift in its recruitment policy and institutional culture. This breakthrough follows the revision of the Nigerian Air Force’s Absorption Policy, which until recently applied
The 47th edition of the Islamic Book Fair was officially launched in Kuwait on Monday, drawing attention to the enduring importance of literature, knowledge, and cultural identity in the Islamic world. The event, held at the headquarters of the Social Reform Society (SRS) in Rawda, is set to run until May 3 and is being
