The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has hosted a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Abuja, as part of early preparations for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations. The delegation was led by Professor Dr. Ghassan Al-Nuaimi and the visit also precedes the first official visit of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah to Nigeria. During the meeting, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, briefed the Saudi officials on Nigeria’s level of preparedness for the 2026 Hajj. He highlighted key areas of early planning, including airline engagements, accommodation arrangements…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mr. Sani Musa Daura as his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol Matters. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Daura is a veteran civil servant with over 30 years of experience in the FCTA Protocol Department. Tinubu Strengthens Technology, Energy Institutions with Key Appointments Daura, who has served as Director of the FCT Protocol Department since 2019, is set to retire from the Civil Service on January 24, 2026. His appointment…
The Senate has hailed the Police for the prompt arrests of suspected murderers of a woman and her children in Kano last Saturday. Reacting to the prompt arrests of the suspects , the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs , Senator Ahmad Malam- Madori, APC, Jigawa North-East in a personally signed statement on Wednesday in Abuja , commended the Nigeria Police Force for its prompt arrest of the criminals which according to him, gives a clear sign of a police institution that is becoming more responsive, intelligence-driven and accountable. ACF Blames Drug Abuse for Kano Family Tragedy Recall…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has reinforced its collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) to enhance border security and protect legitimate transport operations. The strategic engagement took place at the Command’s headquarters when the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Pascal Chibuoke, received a delegation from NARTO in partnership with NAXAR Strategic Consult Limited. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs I Abubakar Zakariya, the meeting focused on deepening cooperation in critical areas such as border security, combating illegal arms trafficking, and safeguarding lawful road transport activities.…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians, professionals, institutions, and the private sector to take collective responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and demonstrable progress. The call was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held in Abuja. Fake Videos, Religious Manipulation Used to Attack Tinubu-Presidency Speaking at the event, the Minister described the unveiling of Nigeria’s first National Reputation Perception Index by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as a crucial step in understanding how the country is perceived both domestically and internationally. “The…
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, has spearheaded a stakeholder engagement to reinforce the Students’ Contributory Health Scheme (SCHEP), a strategic initiative aimed at providing quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare for students across educational institutions in Kano State. Speaking at the event, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar emphasized that SCHEP is designed to ensure that students can access healthcare services without exposing their families to financial hardship. She described the Scheme as a proactive approach to safeguarding students’ health while strengthening healthcare delivery within schools, colleges, and universities. “SCHEP is structured…
The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that Governor Uba Sani has approved the creation of a Hausa Dynasty within the Zazzau Emirate. In a statement issued by, the Office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, described the report as misleading and entirely fabricated. Emir of Zazzau Calls for Unity, Professionalism at NIPHID According to the statement, the fake report alleged that Governor Uba Sani had endorsed plans to establish a Hausa Royal Dynasty in the Zazzau Emirate as part of efforts to restore balance and…
At a time when many young people were immersed in leisure and rest during the long school vacation, a different story quietly unfolded in Naibawa-Yanlemu, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. It was a story of sacrifice, discipline, and devotion a story of hearts that chose the Qur’an. At Markaz Ihyahis-Sunnah wa Ikhmadil-Bidʿah, the echoes of Qur’anic recitation replaced the silence of early mornings as young students rose before dawn to memorise the Book of Allah. Azhan Noor Islamiyya Shines Bright in Kano : Celebrates Quranic Graduation While others slept, these children and their families embraced a higher calling.…
Sani Dutsinma The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has commenced the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, calling on eligible citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs). The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Pawa Dambo, made the call while addressing stakeholders at the INEC State Office in Birnin Kebbi. Dambo stressed that voter registration and PVC collection are critical to the success of the exercise, describing the PVC as the only legal instrument that qualifies citizens to vote in any election. 159,669 Eligible Voters Registered as…
Ado Salisu Renowned Nigerian record producer and entertainment mogul, PuffyTee, has joined a growing list of public figures applauding the Super Eagles for their impressive outing at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). From the entertainment industry to the business community, and from Nigeria to South Africa, across Africa and beyond to Australia, sports administrators and football-loving Nigerians have continued to commend the national team’s performance. Dollar Incentives for Super Eagles Misplaced- Gara Gombe Tells BUA Boss Speaking in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, PuffyTee described the Super Eagles’ AFCON campaign as a product of collective brilliance, tactical discipline…