The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully secured an additional 2,800 VIP bed spaces in Tent A at Mina for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. This was made possible through an agreement with Rawaf Mina, a Saudi-based service provider, aimed at enhancing the accommodation options available to Nigerian pilgrims seeking premium services during the
U.S. federal authorities have indicted Nigerian-born U.S. citizen Oladapo Olalekan Fadugba on multiple charges, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement during his naturalization process. The indictment, filed in a federal court, alleges that Fadugba, 40, defrauded a healthcare provider out of over $690,000 through fraudulent schemes. In addition, he is
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken responsibility for an airstrike error that occurred in Zamfara State, resulting in the loss of lives and property. In a statement released by the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Air Force acknowledged that the incident was a result of an
In a renewed effort to bridge the financial divide and bring millions of Nigerians into the formal economy, experts, regulators, and private sector leaders have spotlighted key measures necessary for accelerating financial inclusion across the country. The consensus was reached at the Payment Forum Nigeria (PAFON 2.0), held in Lagos, where stakeholders dissected challenges and
In a bold move to strengthen the nation’s digital transformation agenda, Nigeria is set to host the seventh edition of the Nigeria eGovernment Summit on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, and will bring together leading voices from government, technology, and the private sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a no-nonsense directive to Nigeria’s top security and intelligence officials, declaring a renewed war against insecurity across the country. In a meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President expressed deep concern over the continuing wave of violence that has disrupted lives and livelihoods in several states,
The Federal Government has unveiled a bold new initiative, earmarking a staggering N120 billion for a rapid-response youth empowerment programme aimed at training 60,000 Nigerian youths within a period of just three months. The programme, which signals a shift toward high-impact, time-bound economic interventions, is designed to address rising unemployment and underemployment among the nation’s
The serene surroundings of Whispering Palms Resort, Lagos, played host to a landmark event between April 18 and 21, 2025, as NASFAT (Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society) organized its annual Couples Retreat, welcoming Muslim couples from diverse backgrounds. With the theme “Harmony & Bliss in Marriage,” the four-day retreat provided a unique space for participants to reconnect emotionally
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah has issued a strong public warning, firmly denying the existence of any official social media accounts belonging to the Imams or Khateebs of the Two Holy Mosques. In a statement released by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Soli,
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong public warning following the emergence of a fraudulent recruitment scheme being circulated across social media and various online platforms. The scam, according to the Ministry, falsely uses the name and signature of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs to lure unsuspecting Nigerians with fake employment
