August 19, 2025

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General

Taraba State Joins Forces with ANI Foundation to Boost Environmental Conservation, Mark Earth Day 2025 with Landmark Partnership

In a major stride toward sustainable environmental governance, the Taraba State Government has formalised a strategic alliance with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation to enhance the conservation and management of the Gashaka Gumti National Park, a vital ecological reserve that stretches across Taraba and neighbouring Adamawa State. The development comes as part of activities

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Business General

Experts Task Nigerian Businesses on Reputation and Risk Management for Sustainability

Stakeholders in public relations and risk management have called on Nigerian business leaders to place greater emphasis on reputation management as a fundamental strategy for long-term sustainability and stakeholder trust. The call was made during a high-level webinar themed “Protecting Your Organisation’s Reputation: The Critical Role of Risk Identification and Management,” jointly organised by the

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General World

Saudi Arabia Seizes Over 1,314 Cases of Smuggled Contraband in One Week

Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority has announced the interception of 1,314 cases of contraband smuggling across its land, sea, and air ports within just one week. In a statement released over the weekend, the Authority disclosed that the seizures were made following intensified inspection and intelligence-driven operations aimed at curbing the illegal movement

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General

EFCC, ICPC Warn Pilgrims, BDC Operators Against Illegal Cash Movement to Saudi Arabia

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies — the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) — have jointly cautioned intending pilgrims and Bureau de Change (BDC) operators against unlawful cash movements to Saudi Arabia during the 2025 Hajj season. The warning comes amid rising concerns over illicit financial

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General

Enugu Airport to Reopen Monday – Federal Government Beats Deadline

The Federal Government has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, will officially reopen for flight operations on Monday, April 28, 2025 — a full week earlier than originally scheduled. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, which confirmed that repair works on critical

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General Politics

Tinubu a Good Product for 2027, Igbos Should Invest Their Votes in Him — Benjamin Kalu

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “good product” ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging the Igbo nation to consider investing their political strength and votes in his re-election bid. Speaking at a political dialogue held in Umuahia, Abia State,

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General

ECWA: We’ve Paid Hundreds of Millions in Ransom to Kidnappers for Our Members

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has revealed that it has paid hundreds of millions of naira as ransom to kidnappers over the years to secure the release of its abducted members across Nigeria. Speaking during a press conference in Jos, Plateau State, on Sunday, the ECWA President, Reverend Stephen Baba Panya, expressed deep concern

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General Religion

Sultan Urges Muslims to Watch for New Moon of Zulki’ida

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across the country to begin the search for the new moon of Zulki’ida 1446 AH from Sunday, 29th of Sha’aban, 1446 AH, which corresponds to April 28, 2025. In

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General World

Ireland’s Largest Mosque Temporarily Closes Amid Internal Dispute and Security Concerns

The Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland (ICCI), the largest mosque in Ireland located in Clonskeagh, Dublin, has temporarily closed its doors to the public due to internal disputes and rising security concerns. The closure follows a disruptive incident during a meeting on April 19, 2025, which was initially meant to be a gathering for parents

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General Hajj and Umrah

Saudi Arabia Releases Key Emergency Contact Lines Ahead of 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage

As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, corresponding to the Islamic year 1446H, Saudi authorities have officially announced a series of critical emergency contact numbers to safeguard the wellbeing of millions of pilgrims expected to converge on the Kingdom for the sacred rites. The announcement, made by relevant Saudi agencies, outlines a robust emergency

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