The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria is seeking strategic partnerships and investments to reduce Hajj costs and improve the management of pilgrims’ funds. The NAHCON Chairman, Amb Ismail Abba Yusuf, made this known while participating in the 8th International Hajj Fund Forum 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he advocated digital transformation and stronger collaboration among […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Tinubu to defend his record in office before seeking re-election in 2027, accusing him of relying on governors, ministers and defectors to justify the hardship Nigerians have endured under his administration. Atiku said Tinubu should personally explain to Nigerians why food remained unaffordable for many households, […]
Petroleum marketers have rejected government-imposed N1,350 price caps on petrol, insisting that market forces, competition and improved distribution efficiency should determine prices in Nigeria’s deregulated downstream sector. The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria said arbitrary price caps would not address the underlying challenges in the petroleum market, advocating transparent pricing mechanisms and measures to […]
The Presidential Campaign Organisation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused President Bola Tinubu of avoiding Nigerians over his alleged failure to fulfil his 2023 campaign promises, calling on him to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The Director of Strategic Communications, Richard Ihediwa, said in a statement on Thursday that Tinubu’s decision not […]
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has received expressions of support for his re-election as presiding officer of the 11th National Assembly, with Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Cyril Fasuyi declaring that there is “no vacancy” in the office. The lawmakers made their positions known during Thursday’s plenary, expressing confidence that Akpabio would retain his […]
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a resident of Ikire, Seun Ajayi, and recovered an axe, two double-edged knives and three mobile phones. The command identified the suspects as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, 30; Agboluaje Usman, 23; and Awoniran Toheeb, 20. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, […]
The Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital, Ibadan, has suspended its three-day warning strike and directed members to resume duty on Thursday. The association announced the suspension in a memo issued to members and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Thursday. The association’s President, Dr Uthman Adedeji and General […]
A Finnish appeal court has reduced the prison sentence of Biafran separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, from six to four years. Finnish newspaper Yle disclosed this in a report on Thursday. However, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Päijät-Häme District Court, which found Ekpa guilty of terrorism-related charges last year. The charges were […]
The Ogun State Police Command has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of adequate security for its personnel, facilities and electoral materials ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi and posted on the command’s […]
President Bola Tinubu has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) against allowing the rigours of the 2027 re-election campaign to distract him from governance, insisting that his responsibilities as President must take precedence over political activities. The inauguration came ahead of the formal flag-off of his re-election campaign scheduled for October 24 in Kaduna, […]