The commission expressed regret over the situation, despite its efforts to get the Saudi authorities to consider re-opening the visa portal “even for an hour.” No fewer than 27170 intending pilgrims from Nigeria have been denied visas by the Saudi Arabian Government. Nigerian cultural tours This was disclosed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
Huge celebrations erupted in Jordan after the national team qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earning a spot in the tournament for the first time following a decisive 3-0 victory against Oman. Fans drove their cars through Jordan’s capital Amman late Thursday, honking their horns and chanting victory while others waved the national flag in…
One of the Kano State athletes at the recently concluded 22nd National Sports Festival, “Gateway 2025,” has expressed gratitude for the gift of life and a second chance. Dorothy Okwuzuluike, a kickboxer, was among eight survivors of a ghastly auto crash that claimed the lives of 22 members of the Kano contingent. The athletes had…
A devastating flood that swept through Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State has claimed over 100 lives, with more than 100 people still missing. The disaster occurred on Wednesday night during a torrential rainfall that lasted several hours, submerging homes and sweeping away everything in its path. The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Mr….
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid-ul-Adha festival. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement extending warm greetings and congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the world. In his message, Dr….
The Abeokuta South Local Government has taken a significant step towards enhancing its revenue generation capabilities with the commissioning of additional revenue vehicles. The vehicles were handed over to Necad Nero, a consultant company led by CEO Mr. Nurudeen Adenuga, to aid in revenue collection for the Local Government. The ceremony, held at the Local…
The highly anticipated friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses has been rescheduled once more. Initially set for Saturday, May 31, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the match was later moved to Monday, June 2, at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta due to the late arrival of the…
A devastating motor accident has claimed the lives of at least 20 athletes from Kano State, who were returning from the National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Saturday at Dakatsalle Bridge in the Kura Local Government area of Kano State. According to eyewitnesses, the bus conveying 30 athletes fell…
The Nigerian Government has proposed setting up a National Examination Malpractice Court to swiftly prosecute exam cheats and curb malpractice nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, affirmed this recommendation of the 17-man committee headed by Professor Is-haq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) as chairman, on Improvement of the Quality…
In a stunning display of sporting excellence, Ogun State has made history at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), also known as Gateway Games 2024, by securing a remarkable second-place finish on the medals table. This achievement marks the state’s best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing expectations and cementing its growing reputation as a sporting…
