In a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and enhance the experience of Umrah pilgrims, the Nusuk Majlis, a leading body under the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, held high-level talks with senior government officials and top travel agencies in the Republic of Türkiye during the recent visit of the Minister of Hajj and
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to address critical public health challenges, childhood cancer has increasingly come under the spotlight as a condition requiring urgent national attention. Medical professionals, advocacy groups, and concerned parents are joining voices to call on the government and stakeholders to prioritise awareness, early detection, and improved access to treatment for childhood cancers
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received 19 additional applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties. This brings the total number of applications before the commission to 171. INEC explained that the applications are being reviewed in line with the provisions of the
LAGOS, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as bold reforms and transformative projects driving national development. Speaking at the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting themed “Governance in Action: The Gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda” in
September 3, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive mandating the implementation of compulsory health insurance for all federal public servants, in accordance with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022. The directive instructs the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to circulate a service-wide memo
France has called on the United States to allow Palestinians full participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) summit, stressing that denying them access would undermine the principles of international diplomacy. The French government’s statement comes amid rising tensions over the Palestinian issue and the broader Middle East peace process, as the US
In a continued effort to safeguard the rights and welfare of pilgrims visiting the Kingdom for Hajj and Umrah, Saudi authorities have issued a clear advisory to all guests of Allah regarding the use of public transportation—particularly taxis. According to the latest directive, if a taxi’s meter is not running during the course of the
Abuja, Nigeria | August 28, 2025 The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has drawn attention to the persistent gender disparity in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stressing that women—who constitute the majority of the workforce receive disproportionately lower rewards for their contributions. Speaking at the National Workshop on Agro-Value Chain Capacity Building in
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the successful and safe evacuation of 618 passengers who were on board a train that derailed along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, triggered widespread concern, but authorities have assured the public that no fatalities were recorded and that all individuals on board
August 24, 2025 — The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, following a coordinated sting operation that dismantled multiple crime networks across Africa and led to the recovery of $97.4 million. According to INTERPOL, the operation involved security agencies from several African nations working with global
