Nigerian Pilgrims Must Obtain Nusuk Card for 2025 Hajj, Says Saudi Ministry
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that all pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj, regardless of their country of origin, must possess a Nusuk Card that contains their personal details. The Ministry stated that the measure aims to facilitate the identification of genuine pilgrims and to streamline access to the […]
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NAHCON Warns Hajj Service Providers to Uphold International Standards
By Mubarak Mahmood The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a warning to all contracted accommodation and catering service providers for the 2025 Hajj exercise, urging them to adhere strictly to international best practices or face appropriate sanctions. The Deputy Makkah Coordinator of NAHCON, Alhaji Halidu Shutti, gave the warning during an engagement […]
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Bauchi State Govt’s Investment in Education Praised, Special Adviser on Media Bags Honorary Award
By Mubarak Aliyu kobi Bauchi State Government has been commended for prioritizing the development of critical educational infrastructure in the state. The Emir of Dass, Alh. Usman Bilyaminu Othman, made this remark during the Maiden Bauchi College of Arts and Science (BACAS) 1987-90 Reunion Meeting. The Emir highlighted the importance of infrastructure to higher educational […]
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Nigerians Count Losses As CBEX Platform Reportedly Crashed
Nigerians on several social media platforms have begun to count their losses as a digital asset trading platform popularly known as CBEX reportedly swept over N1.3 trillion from their investors’ accounts. Punch reported that the digital trading platform crashed on Monday after the money in their investors’ wallets vanished. CBEX also locked its telegram channels […]
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NYCN Condemns Plateau Killings, Tasks FG On Decisive Action
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of violence in Plateau State, calling on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to halt the crisis. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, the council expressed deep alarm and distress over the tragic pattern of bloodshed that has devastated […]
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FUOYE Gets Acting VC Following Suspension of Prof. Fasina over Sexual Harassment
The Governing Council, Federal University of Oye Ekiti, FUOYE has appointed the incumbent Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Professor Olubunmi Shittu as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university for a period of six months. FUOYE’s Registrar and Secretary of the Council, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim made this known in a statement after the council’s seventh Emergency […]
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2026 World Cup: Remain Optimistic, Former Nigerian Int’l Urges Super Eagles Players
Former Nigerian international John Utaka has urged the Super Eagles players to remain determined and optimistic about qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. South Africa currently leads Group C with 13 points, while Nigeria finds itself in fourth place with seven points, just one point behind second-placed Rwanda and third-placed Benin, both of whom have […]
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Niger State Flags-off Distribution of Uniforms, Hand Luggage To Intending Pilgrims
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has flagged off the distribution of uniforms and 8kg hand luggage to the intending pilgrims for this year’s pilgrimage as part of the arrangements lined up for 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. In his remarks during the symbolic distribution, Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu explained that […]
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Kano Pilgrims Board Releases Update On 2025 Pilgrimage.
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has announced important developments for this year’s intending pilgrims from the state. He made the announcement today upon resuming office after returning from the Holy Land as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise. According to Alhaji Lamin […]
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Mob kills man, injures one over alleged stealing of dog.
The Bauchi State Police Command has begun a manhunt for a mob accused of carrying out jungle justice on one Dokagk Danladi, who was alleged to have stolen a dog. Punch reported that this was made known in a press statement released on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. Wakil said, […]
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