Religion
Hajj 2018: 17,000 pilgrims register for Hajj biometric data system
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says no fewer than 17,000 intending pilgrims for this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia had been registered…
Year: 2023
Religion
2018 Hajj: President Buhari assures safety of Nigerian Pilgrims
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday in Abuja restated the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Nigerian pilgrims throughout their stay…
Business & Economy
2018 Cropping Season: AFAN confident of bumper harvest in Niger
All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger has expressed optimism for bumper harvest this year following early distribution of inputs and implements by…
Foreign
UN chief cautions Hamas, Israel against war in Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the latest flare-up of violence around Gaza, urging all sides to “step back from the…
Education and Youth
Quality education will curb violence, insecurity- NDIC boss
The Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr Umaru Ibrahim says more investments in quality education can curb the increasing rate of violence…
General News
Customs re-directs strategy on rice anti-smuggling operation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said the service had re-directed its strategy on rice anti-smuggling operation to boost revenue. Mr Joseph Attah, the…
Foreign
Pakistan set to get first female Chief Justice
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday nominated Justice Syeda Tahira Safdar as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court…
General News
2019 Elections: PDP deplores presidency’s funds request to NASS
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday deplored the Presidency’s request for N242 billion for 2019 elections from the 2018 Budget, saying it constituted…
General News
NASENI to train 20 Nigerians on solar panel design, installation
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is to train 20 people in the design and installation of solar panel to serve…