NAHCON reduces 2026 Hajj fare to N7.6m
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a significant reduction in Hajj fares for the 2026 pilgrimage. The new costs are: Maiduguri/Yola Zone at N7,579,020.96, Northern Zone at…
PGF Pays Solidarity Visit to Governor Bago over Recent Disasters in Niger State
A delegation from the Nigerian Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), led by Chairman Hope Uzodimma, visited Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to express solidarity following recent disasters, including flooding and…
Nigeria will emerge stronger amid Trump’ threats – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu is confident that Nigeria will emerge stronger despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, stated that the government prioritizes constructive engagement and…
China backs Nigeria, warns against Trump’s invasion
China has pledged strong support for Nigeria in response to U.S. criticisms regarding the country’s religious issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning condemned external interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs,…
Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 45 – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in Essa community in Niger State has risen to 45, with 63 other…
Oluyede Appointed New CDS As Tinubu Sacks Other Service Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has replaced General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff with General Olufemi Oluyede. He has also appointed Major-General W. Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Air…
Tanker Explosion: Gov Bago Sympathises With Niger Community
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has expressed his condolences to the people of Essa, Katcha Local Government Area, following a tanker explosion that claimed many lives and injured several others.…
NELFUND Opens Portal for Student Loan Registration
Nigeria’s Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing financial access to eligible students nationwide. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr praised tertiary…
PENGASSAN Strike: Reps Seek Protection For Dangote Refinery, Strategic Investments
The Nigerian House of Representatives has passed a resolution to protect strategic private investments from future industrial actions, following a strike action by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff…
NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee For 2026 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Aviation Monitoring Committee for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The committee is a non-decorative body, focusing on pilgrim welfare and safety.…