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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah, ahead of deadlines set by Saudi Arabian authorities. The Chairman of NAHCON, Abdullahi Usman, a professor, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his media assistant, Ahmed Mu’azu. According to the statement, the successful upload and subsequent approval of Nigeria’s accommodation slots by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah followed strict compliance with Saudi timelines, in line with a directive by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The vice president had instructed that all critical Hajj…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has cautioned Nigerians against fraudulent recruitment schemes being peddled by individuals posing as agents of the agency. In a disclaimer issued on Tuesday and signed by George Ene-Ita, director of the Public Affairs Department, the regulator noted that some “unscrupulous persons” are exploiting young and economically vulnerable Nigerians by offering non-existent employment opportunities within the agency. “The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) is compelled to publish this disclaimer alerting the public to the activities of some unscrupulous persons who are exploiting young, economically vulnerable and unsuspecting Nigerians, perhaps…

Health experts and policymakers have called on Africa to take ownership of its research agenda and strengthen translational science to improve health outcomes and drive economic growth across the continent. The call was made at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference in Abuja, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors from within and outside Nigeria. The conference was organised by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) in partnership with the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) and SPARK Global at Stanford University, California. According to organisers, the week-long bootcamp aims to…

Leaders from diverse sectors have addressed Nigeria’s leadership challenges and charted strategies for sustainable governance and long-term national development. The conversations took place at the inaugural National Leadership Dialogue (NLD) in Lagos, themed “Reimagining Leadership in a Changing World.” The event was organised by the African Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA), a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, a worldwide community of more than 4,000 values-driven leaders committed to tackling society’s most pressing issues. Panels, highlights At the dialogue, participants explored the core values, institutional structures, and collaborative strategies needed to manage complex social, economic, and governance challenges effectively.…

A total of 32 youth football teams will compete in the 12th edition of the Obafemi and H.I.D. Awolowo Memorial Youth Football Tournament, which kicked off on Monday at the Lekki Playground, Lagos. The annual competition, organised for children, features 16 teams each in the Under-10 boys’ and Under-17 girls’ categories, with teams drawn from across the South-West zone expected to battle for top honours. Supported by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation and sponsored by Value Jet Airline, the tournament is organised to immortalise the late Obafemi Awolowo, the first Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, and to commemorate his…

The Osun State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, under the All Progressives Congress, APC, has provided details on how council finances have been managed following allegations raised by the State House of Assembly. The explanation came after comments credited to Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, who, on behalf of the House on Sunday, alleged that substantial sums were diverted by chairmen of local governments elected on the APC platform. Responding during a press briefing in Osogbo on Monday, the state chairman of ALGON, Abiodun Idowu, said the councils operated strictly…

National Vice Chairman, Northwest, New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Alhaji Sani Danmasani, has said that the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is not the party’s leader either in Kano State or across the federation. In a statement on Monday, Danmasani also stated that Governor Yusuf’s defection did not mean that Kwankwaso, who had long been expelled from the NNPP, and members of his Kwankwasiya Movement were back. He described Governor Yusuf as one of the party’s national leaders. The NNPP chieftain expressed surprise that most media houses in Nigeria are still referring to Kwankwaso as the leader…

At least six commuters were injured on Tuesday following a serious road accident involving a commercial Volkswagen bus on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. The incident occurred at the Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana-Oworonsoki, and involved a fully loaded commercial bus with registration number KRD 436 XF, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA. Preliminary findings by the agency revealed that the vehicle, which was conveying passengers alongside assorted household items, reportedly suffered a sudden brake failure while in motion. The mechanical fault caused the driver to lose control, leading to the bus overturning on the busy bridge. LASTMA…

Nollywood actress Toyin Alausa has spoken out against the growing trend of sharing photos and videos of deceased persons on social media, describing it as disturbing, disrespectful and unnecessary. In a post on her Instagram page on Monday, Alausa questioned the motive behind publicly exposing the dead, warning that such actions strip individuals of dignity and deepen the pain of grieving families. She stressed that the rush to post graphic content for online engagement has become alarmingly common. “The way people just expose the dead on social media these days is so annoying and mind-boggling. What’s the point, actually?” she…

Leicester City have confirmed the loan signing of Joe Aribo from Southampton, DAILY POST reports. The move, according to the Foxes, is subject to league approval. Aribo endured a difficult first half of the season at Southampton, making just seven league appearances, all as a substitute. The Nigeria international is not expected to return to the Saints, with his contract set to expire this summer. The 29-year-old made 111 appearances for Southampton across four seasons in the Premier League and Sky Bet Championship. Aribo will now link up with his new teammates as Leicester prepare for their upcoming Sky Bet…