NAHCON Boss Emphasises Pilgrims’ Education Ahead of 2026 Hajj
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj. Yusuf made this known during the inauguration of the 2026 Hajj Ulama Team at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, where he urged Islamic clerics to […]
APC Leaders Storm Ekiti for Oyebanji Re-Election Campaign Flag-Off
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside members of the party’s National Working Committee and federal lawmakers, are expected in Ekiti State on Monday for the official flag-off of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election campaign. The event, ahead of the June 20 governorship election, is set to draw top political figures […]
Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier as Assefa Sets New London Marathon Record
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday at the London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to officially run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, clocking 1:59:30 to claim victory. Sawe surged ahead of Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in the closing stages, with Kejelcha also dipping under two hours in 1:59:41 during his marathon debut. Uganda’s […]
Adeleke Approves ASUU-FG Agreement Implementation in UNIOSUN
Ademola Adeleke has approved the implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government at Osun State University, marking a significant step toward improving staff welfare at the institution. According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the implementation has commenced with the […]
SERAP, Editors Sue NBC Over ‘Unlawful’ Broadcast Sanctions Threat
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), challenging what they describe as an unconstitutional attempt to regulate media content and restrict freedom of expression. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, contests a recent “Formal […]
Shots Fired Near Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Suspect Arrested
Shots were fired near United States President Donald Trump during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, prompting a swift security response and the arrest of a suspect. According to officials, the gunman was intercepted at a security screening area just outside the hotel ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel, […]
NSCDC Seeks Help to Identify Hearing-Impaired Girl Found in Osogbo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has taken custody of a teenage girl found wandering in Osogbo, appealing to the public for help in identifying her family. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, the command said the girl—estimated to be between 15 and 16 years old—was discovered […]
FG Flags Off ₦25bn Airport Chapel, Pilgrims Centre in Abuja
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a ₦25 billion Ecumenical Airport Chapel and Pilgrims Centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The event drew prominent national figures, including former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. The project, initiated […]
Lagos Records High Turnout as Monthly Sanitation Exercise Returns
The Lagos State Government has recorded strong compliance in the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, signalling a successful return after a decade-long suspension. Officials who monitored the exercise across Lagos on Saturday said residents participated in large numbers, reflecting growing acceptance of the initiative. The First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, described the turnout as encouraging, noting […]
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Others Converge in Ibadan for Opposition Summit
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan for a high-level opposition leaders’ summit hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. He joined a gathering of prominent political figures, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. The summit has drawn a […]
