In a historic event that marked a significant milestone for Hajj operations in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, May 9, officially flagged off the inaugural airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This inaugural airlift, which conveyed 315 intending pilgrims
The Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Olufemi Aletan, has showered praise on the nurses at the facility for their unwavering enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication in service delivery, as the hospital joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 2025 International Nurses Week. Speaking during the event held at
Tragedy struck aboard an international flight en route to Saudi Arabia on May 8, 2025, as an Indonesian pilgrim, identified as Nyai Nur Fadillah, passed away mid-flight while journeying to perform the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The 45-year-old woman hailed from Sidoarjo, a town in East Java province, and was part of the SUB 20 group
In a renewed push to tackle insecurity and fast-track development in Northern Nigeria, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC) held a high-level joint meeting today at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The well-attended gathering brought together governors from the 19 northern states, respected first-class traditional rulers, and
The Graduate Members’ Association (GRAMA) of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) recently hosted the fifth edition of its annual conference, themed “A VUCA World: Pathfinding the Labyrinth,” at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG). The event, held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, brought together professionals, faith leaders, and young changemakers for
The city of Madinah has opened its arms once again to pilgrims from across the world, including thousands from Nigeria, providing a serene, secure, and well-organized environment as this year’s Hajj activities begin in earnest. Upon arrival at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Nigerian pilgrims were greeted with exceptional hospitality by Saudi authorities,
Nigeria’s growing influence in global health leadership has received a major boost, as several prominent figures in the country’s medical and public health sectors gain international recognition for their contributions to healthcare innovation, policy, and service delivery. This wave of acknowledgment comes amid Nigeria’s expanding footprint in global health conversations, particularly through the work of
A fertility specialist at BridgeClinic, Lagos, Dr. Ayo Olayinka, has revealed that approximately three out of every ten couples in Nigeria are currently grappling with one form of infertility or another, describing the trend as deeply concerning and calling for urgent awareness and intervention across the country. Speaking at the April edition of the BridgeClinic
Health and nutrition professionals have raised fresh concerns over the frequent consumption of diet sodas, warning that while these beverages are popularly marketed as sugar-free alternatives, their long-term health implications may be more dangerous than widely perceived. According to experts who spoke exclusively with KIIN360, regular intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks could significantly increase
The Pan African Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has called on governments across the continent to reconsider the rising trend of outright bans on single use plastics, urging instead for a more sustainable, inclusive, and economically sensitive approach anchored on recycling and the circular economy. In a detailed position paper titled “Africa’s Race to Plastic Ban: An
