Saudi Arabia is set to usher in the commencement of the 2025 Hajj season with the arrival of the first international pilgrims on Monday, April 28. This inaugural flight, carrying pilgrims from South Africa, marks the formal launch of the pilgrimage season for the year 1446H, as the Kingdom begins to welcome Muslims from across
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest and ongoing prosecution of no fewer than 40 individuals for impersonation during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), even as public outrage continues to grow over the early resumption time and the far-flung locations assigned to many candidates. According to the examination
The recent industrial action by staff and unions of the Nigerian Meteorological Services Agency (NiMet) has taken a significant toll on domestic air operations, with leading carrier Air Peace lamenting what it describes as a “humongous” financial hit due to the disruption. The strike, which led to a temporary halt in flight operations beginning Tuesday
The Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General Abubakar Abubakar, on Friday, led a high-powered delegation to Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as part of efforts to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the 2025 farming season. During the visit, Major General Abubakar engaged with local stakeholders, including traditional rulers, community leaders, youth
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) will mark its 30th anniversary with a grand lecture on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Main Auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos. According to a statement signed by Alhaji Owolabi Oseni, National Publicity Secretary, NASFAT, the event will feature a distinguished lineup of guests, with
Zuhair Bin Abdul Hamid Sadayo, Chief Executive Officer of Rawaf Mina Company, has assured Nigerian pilgrims of top-class accommodation arrangements for the 2025 Hajj exercise, stating that 2,800 bed spaces have been secured within the prestigious Tent A+ area. Speaking during an inspection visit attended by officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have resumed another round of high-level nuclear negotiations in Oman, marking the third consecutive weekend of delicate diplomatic engagements between the long-standing geopolitical rivals. Saturday’s talks, which began around midday Omani time (0800 GMT), are expected to delve deeper into technical and expert-level discussions, with the
In a bold move aimed at tackling youth unemployment and enhancing vocational capacity among young Nigerians, the Office of the Alaafin of Oyo has unveiled a major empowerment initiative in partnership with the Next Up Naija Empowerment Programme. The intervention, which targets 2,000 youths across Oyo communities, will offer intensive vocational training and skill acquisition
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has assured residents that the state is on a firm path toward eradicating malaria, a disease that continues to claim lives across Africa. Speaking during an awareness walk to commemorate the 2025 World Malaria Day, Abayomi declared that malaria would soon be a thing of history
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into allegations that some of its personnel engaged in the extortion of farmers and motorists along major routes in Kwara State. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army Headquarters expressed serious concern over the reports, describing the alleged misconduct as completely unacceptable and contrary to the core
