2024
FG Approves MaxAir, Airpeace, FlyNas For 2024 Hajj
The federal government has approved only three airlines for the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2024 hajj exercise. The approved airlines are Airpeace, MaxAir and FlyNas. A statement by the The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Assistant Director on Public Affairs, Farima Sanda Usara, on Friday said, “the Federal Government of Nigeria under […]
470 Human Trafficking Victims Rescued In Katsina
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it rescued 470 victims of human trafficking in Katsina in 2023. The NAPTIP Commander in the state, Mr Musa Aliyu, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Katsina. According to him, within the year under review, the command […]
Villagers flee as bandits overwhelm Amotekun in parts of Ondo
Some villagers in Ondo State have begun to flee their homes, following incessant attacks suffered from the herdsmen-cum-bandits’ invasion. This has become the fate of residents in some villages in the state after longtime reported cases of attacks, kidnappings and sometimes – killings, which have continued to disrupt business activities, undermine food security, displace a […]
Just In: Kayode-Laguda gets APC ticket to fill Gbajabiamila’s rep seat
Financial expert and public servant, Fuad Kayode-Laguda, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Surulere 1 Constituency House of Representatives by-election. Kayode-Laguda emerged as the candidate by winning the party’s primary election held on Saturday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The bye-election fixed for February 3, 2024, is […]
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct ex-Imo traditional council chair
Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, the former chairman of Imo state council of traditional rulers, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen. Reports say the monarch was whisked away by the hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday from his residence in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state. The unidentified gunmen had taken the monarch to an […]
Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou confirmed
Anthony Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. This was announced by Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night. A date for the fight will be confirmed next week, with a press conference planned for January 15 in London. On December 23, Joshua continued his quest to return to the top of the heavyweight division […]
CAF jacks up AFCON prize money to $7m
· Super Eagles to get owed allowances The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 per cent increase in the prize money for the Winner of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023.CAF said on its official website that the winner of the TotalEnergies AFCON will receive seven million dollars. […]
N37b probe: Ex-minister gets EFCC’s 72-hour ultimatum
• Anti-graft agency rejects three weeks’ extension request by Sadiya Umar-Farouq Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, must appear at the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for interrogation, the agency has said.The minister, who cited health challenges, approached the anti-graft agency through her counsel, […]
2024 Hajj: Oyo Govt. Extends Payment Deadline To January Ending
The Oyo State Government on Friday, announced that it has extended the deadline for the payment of 2024 Hajj to January 31st 2024. This, it said, is in its bids to ensure that no intending pilgrim is left out of the forthcoming spiritual Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, […]
BREAKING: Tinubu extends free train service to January 7
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the yuletide free train service till Sunday January 7, to allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations enjoy the benefit.This was contained in a statement signed on Thursday, January 4, by the minister of transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali. The federal government announced […]