Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, took a dramatic turn on Saturday as both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border hostilities involving aerial strikes, drone operations, artillery exchanges, and missile attacks. The unexpected announcement was first made by former United States President Donald Trump via his Truth Social
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
In a significant show of spiritual diplomacy and international religious cooperation, two distinguished Imams from the Grand Mosque in Makkah—Sheikh Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah and Sheikh Muhammad bin Usamah Khayyat—touched down in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, earlier today on an official visit facilitated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The mission is part
Renowned Islamic scholar and cleric, Sheikh Ahmed bin Talib Hameed, has been removed from the official roster of imams at the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Madinah, according to the latest update released by the Saudi Arabian Presidency for Religious Affairs. His absence from the list of serving imams has raised questions among worshippers and
In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s health sector, Dr. Ladidi K. Bako-Aiyegbusi, the Director of Nutrition at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has been included in TIME magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in Global Health. This global recognition highlights her invaluable contribution to the country’s ongoing health reform,
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside key members of the Commission’s leadership, arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport for a pivotal inspection and engagement. The delegation included the Commissioners for Operations, Public-Private Partnership and Mobilization Fund (PPMF), and Planning, Research, Statistics, and Information Liaison Services
A dramatic escalation in military hostilities between India and Pakistan on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, forced an abrupt eight-hour suspension of flight operations across Pakistan’s major airports, severely affecting Hajj travel plans and leaving thousands of intending pilgrims stranded during a crucial departure window. The suspension, which began around 2:00 AM local time following cross-border
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Federal Republic of Germany following the election of Friedrich Merz as the new Chancellor. Merz, the leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), emerged victorious on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, after securing 325 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag, marking a significant political shift in
Tensions in South Asia took a deadly turn on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as Indian missile and aerial strikes hit multiple areas in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, leaving at least 26 civilians dead and 46 others seriously wounded in what Pakistani authorities have described as the worst escalation between the two nuclear neighbours
In a major boost to pilgrim welfare ahead of the 2025 Hajj season (1446 AH), Saudi authorities have undertaken extensive upgrades around the historic Namirah Mosque near Mount Arafat, including the installation of over 300 shade-providing umbrellas and the planting of more than 2,000 trees. These efforts are targeted at easing the intense heat experienced
