NAHCON to probe abandonment of pilgrims, as Hajj 2019 ends
General News
August 13, 2019
NAHCON to probe abandonment of pilgrims, as Hajj 2019 ends
*Says Sokoto State, coordinator, Nura Malami, deserve award The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed its intention to…
Hajj rituals start midnight Thursday – Saudi Arabia
General News
August 8, 2019
Hajj rituals start midnight Thursday – Saudi Arabia
Saudi Press Agency on Thursday reported that the 2019 Hajj rituals would start from the midnight of Thursday in Mecca’s…
Maurice Iwu, ex-INEC Chairman, to be detained by EFCC on Court order
Anti-Corruption War
August 8, 2019
Maurice Iwu, ex-INEC Chairman, to be detained by EFCC on Court order
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, on Thursday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to…
2019 Hajj: 1.8 Million Muslims arrive for pilgrimage – Saudi Arabian Government
General News
August 8, 2019
2019 Hajj: 1.8 Million Muslims arrive for pilgrimage – Saudi Arabian Government
*Says 300 forged visas uncovered *Warns Pilgrims against breaching visa terms As the Saudi Arabian authorities conclude receiving Muslims arriving…
BREAKING: Sowore’s trouble soars, as Nigerian Court orders SSS to detain him for 45 days
News
August 8, 2019
BREAKING: Sowore’s trouble soars, as Nigerian Court orders SSS to detain him for 45 days
To elements fuming over arrest by Nigerian authorities of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, it is now clear Nigeria is…
How I should be addressed, Senate President says as he releases portrait
General News
August 7, 2019
How I should be addressed, Senate President says as he releases portrait
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has released his official portrait and how he wants to be addressed. A statement from the…
We are developing 3,000 RUGA settlements in Kebbi – Bagudu
General News
August 7, 2019
We are developing 3,000 RUGA settlements in Kebbi – Bagudu
Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State says his administration has commenced the provision of social amenities to about 3,000 RUGA…
NAHCON concludes airlifting of Nigeria’s pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
General News
August 6, 2019
NAHCON concludes airlifting of Nigeria’s pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has concluded flights of pilgrims from the country to Kingdom of…
Nigeria declares August 12, 13 for Eid-ul-Adha holidays, as Muslims go to Arafat Saturday
General News
August 6, 2019
Nigeria declares August 12, 13 for Eid-ul-Adha holidays, as Muslims go to Arafat Saturday
Following declaration by Sultan of Sokoto and Leader of Nigerian Muslims, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, that Saudi Arabia’s declaration of…
Breaking: Buhari picks August 21 as swearing-in date for new ministers
General News
August 6, 2019
Breaking: Buhari picks August 21 as swearing-in date for new ministers
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, is now set to swear in his ministers-designate on Wednesday, August…