In a recent interview with CGTN, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, described the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran not as a conflict, but as a deliberate and unjustified act of aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking candidly during the broadcast, Araghchi emphasized, “This is not a conflict; it is
The Women in Agricultural Technical Education and Apprenticeships (WATEA) project has officially concluded after two impactful years of empowering youths in Oyo State through agricultural training and technical education. The initiative, jointly sponsored by the French Government, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and the Oyo State Government, trained over 1,000 students from Ladoke
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed the disbursement of ₦1.818 trillion as the Federation Account Revenue for the month of June 2025. The funds have been distributed among the three tiers of government, the Federal Government, State Governments, and Local Government Councils. The announcement was made on Tuesday following
In a remarkable academic feat, 22-year-old Hanat Alli, a devout Muslimah, has emerged as the second best graduating student in the Department of Nursing Science at Lead City University, Ibadan, for the 2024/2025 academic session. Her outstanding performance was officially recognised during the department’s induction and oath-taking ceremony, held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at
In a bold move to safeguard the wellbeing of pilgrims, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended the operations of nine Umrah service providers found guilty of serious violations related to accommodation safety and regulatory compliance. The action, taken by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, is part of an intensified campaign to enforce high
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the spiritual experience of pilgrims, the Saudi authorities have introduced a toll-free helpline system and physical support desks at the two most revered Islamic sites — Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah. The new service, launched by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, offers worshippers round-the-clock
In a move that promises to transform the experience of pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi authorities have unveiled a state-of-the-art underground parking facility with a digital twist, a new mobile application called Mawgif, developed under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This innovation allows users to conveniently
Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria. The NASFAT Lagos Zone 2 Zonal Executive Council (ZEC), alongside the wider NASFAT family, Muslim Ummah, and countless well-wishers, is in deep mourning over the sudden demise of its respected Zonal Vice Chairman, Alhaji Munirudeen Akinsola Balogun, who passed away recently after a brief illness. The janazah (Islamic burial) was conducted yesterday
A lawyer representing some former domestic staff of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan has raised alarm over the prolonged trial of her clients, who have been held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State for over six years without judgment. The legal practitioner, Funmi Adedoyin, expressed frustration at the repeated delays in the case, which
In what appears to be a rare moment of convergence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange landscape, the naira on Friday traded at ₦1,535 to the United States dollar in the parallel market, just ₦1 shy of the ₦1,536/$1 recorded at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). The marginal difference has sparked renewed discussions among
