Category: News
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NAHCON Announces 2025 Hajj Fare
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has disclosed the fares for the 2025 pilgrimage. The cost for pilgrims from Southern States has been fixed at N8.7 million, while those from the Northern Zone will pay N8.4 million. Pilgrims from the Borno and Adamawa region will pay N8.3 million. The announcement follows approvals from the…
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Jonathan Sends Message to Nigerian Youths Over Japa Syndrome
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerian youths not to leave the country despite the ongoing challenges, emphasizing that with determination, these difficulties can be overcome. He made this appeal over the weekend during the commissioning of the Soybean Plant and Refinery of the CSS Group, as well as at the birthday celebration of Prof.…
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Tinubu To eatablish Committee To Tackle Tanker Explosion
By Miracle Ogunde The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has revealed the intention of President t ola Tinubu to set up a high-powered committee to investigate the recurrence of tanker explosions and implement safety measures to forestall the tragedy. This follows the recent tanker explosion in Nigeria state which left no fewer than 86 persons…
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Vandals destroyed 18 towers in five days – TCN
By Miracle Ogunde The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN), has revealed how Vandals crippled power supply nationwide by destroying no fewer than 18 electricity towers within five days. This was announced in a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday in Abuja. Mbah explained that the destroyed towers supply power…
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FG Orders Transfer of Suleija Tanker Explosion Victims to University Teaching Hospitals
The Federal Government has directed the immediate transfer of victims of the recent tanker explosion in Suleija to tertiary hospitals for better medical care. This decision was announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a visit to Suleija, Niger State, on Sunday. Idris led a Federal Government delegation, including the…
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Dangote Refinery’s partner stations to sell fuel ₦970/Litre
By Miracle Ogunde Dangote Refinery says the recent adjustment in the company’s ex-depot price “is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices”. The refinery says it has absorbed the logistics costs to guarantee uniform pricing across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. A statement on Sunday by its…
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Wanted Cultist Killed In Owo During Curfew
A 40-year-old man, Nasir Isiaka, was shot and killed in Owo, Ondo State, on Sunday morning despite an ongoing curfew in the area. The Ondo State Police Command identified Nasir as a wanted cultist. According to the police, two masked men attacked him at LA Igbanasa area. Officers arrived at the scene after a distress…
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I have been stealing children from Ondo , Ilesha since 2023 — Suspect
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects allegedly involved in child trafficking following a successful sting operation. The suspects, identified as Lukman Isiaka, 43; Abosede Olanipekun, 23; and Sabira Izuorah, 68, were apprehended with at least 14 babies and toddlers believed to have been stolen from Akure, the state capital, and Ilesa, Osun…
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Gani Fawehinmi’s Daughter Attacks Dele Farotimi For Allegedly Defaming Afe Babalola
Bashirat Fawehinmi-Biobaku, the first daughter of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, has criticized human rights activist Dele Farotimi over claims made in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, Vanguard reports Farotimi accused Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, of influencing the Supreme Court inappropriately. She expressed her concerns during the 21st…
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Shettima Heads to Switzerland for World Economic Forum
Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja for Switzerland on Sunday to represent Nigeria at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos. The gathering will bring together global leaders, business executives, and development partners to address the state of the world economy. Shettima’s schedule includes workshops such as “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier…