By Taiye Olayemi As the Yuletide approaches, the Lagos State Government, cinemas and some other recreational centres in the state are set to excite residents with fascinating programmes for the season. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner forContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Quilox Club in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday launched campaign against the circulation of fake drinks in night clubs. Mr Akinlabi Peller, the Chief Operating Officer of Quilox Club, during a news conference in Lagos, said theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Archbishop Emmanuel Ekuri, Deputy Spokesman Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) said the Organisation was set to celebrate and unite families in this season of love. Ekuri,Ade this known at a news conference in Yola, ahead of the 2024 celebration of the Divine Manifestation of HisContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) League of Imams, Sheikh Tajudeen Adigun, says education is key to addressing a myriad of societal challenges. The cleric said this during the fifth Qur’anic graduation ceremony of the Nurul Yaqeen Islamic Foundation, held on Saturday in Abuja. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is committed to conducting a hitch-free 2025 Hajj operation. Its Executive Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, gave the assurance during a meeting with Chief Executives of State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions, held on Wednesday at theContinue Reading
Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director-General, National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, says education is key to changing and transforming Nigeria in all ramifications. She spoke on Wednesday in Kaduna while declaring open nationwide training workshops for 222 basic school teachers drawn from across Nigeria. The five-day training is also focusing on E-learning,Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Muhammad, National Coordinator, Independent Hajj Reporters. First, I must commend the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for the release of funds to Private Hajj Operators and state Muslim Pilgrim’s Welfare Boards and Agencies for onward disbursement to their 2023 Hajj pilgrims for services not rendered. We mustContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) on Tuesday distributed N465.5 million as 2024 royalties to its members and affiliates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royalties were disbursed during the society’s 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. This caused jubilation, singing amdContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Management of Abuja National Mosque on Tuesday unveiled five additional resident and visiting Imam for the Mosque. The Secretary-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known at a news conference in Abuja. “As part of the measures to strengthen theContinue Reading
