The Kwara State Government has announced that the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has concluded arrangements for the airlift of the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj. Jumoke Jimoh, Press Secretary, Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, in a statement, said the pilgrims will depart on 12 May from the Ilorin International Airport to Saudi Arabia. READ ALSO: CBN approves cash BTA for 2025 Hajj pilgrims to ease…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described service-oriented leadership in politics and governance as both imperative and a privilege, adding that a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Osinbajo made this call while delivering the keynote address at the Rotary International District 9141 Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the topic “The Magic of Connection: The Imperative and Privilege of Service.” He stressed…

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to landlords and real estate agents who arbitrarily hike rents across the state, particularly in response to new infrastructure or for vague reasons not backed by law. Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, Special Adviser on Housing to the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), made this known during a live interview on ‘Your View’, aired on TVC. READ ALSO: Politicians pushing sons to contest…

The Federal Government (FG) has flagged off the inaugural airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who presided over the historic ceremony, urged the intending pilgrims to uphold Nigerian values and represent the country with dignity during their spiritual journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the first international departure from…

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President Bola Tinubu has welcomed new investment initiatives from the State of Qatar, particularly in the agricultural sector. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations and implementing existing agreements between both countries. The President made this known on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, a special envoy from the Amir of Qatar and the country’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. READ ALSO: Tinubu…

Samson Oghenebreme, a 25-year-old male suspect, has been arrested in Lagos State by operatives of the Odo-Noforija Division for being in possession of a human organ. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, announced the suspect’s apprehension on Friday via the Command’s X page. Hundeyin noted that the suspect was arrested on April 25, following credible information from members of the public who observed his suspicious movements. Read Also: Plateau…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a dynamic and future-oriented public service by urging civil servants to transform into ‘civic innovators’ capable of driving meaningful change. This call was made by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, during the inauguration of a strategic training programme titled “Leveraging Talent Development for the Next Public Service,” held recently in Alausa, Ikeja. READ ALSO: Politicians pushing sons to…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to June 26 and 27, and July 3 and 4, 2025. The adjournment is to allow the court to rule on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking to re-examine its third witness. READ ALSO: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail Bello is…

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the new Pope.  A native of Chicago, he made history by becoming the first Pope from the United States. He was born on September 14, 1955. He was elected following the conclusion of the election process conducted by the 2025 papal conclave. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. While paying tribute to the late Pope Francis before a crowd of cheering…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address long-standing developmental challenges facing the state and the wider Southeast region. Tinubu, who spoke yesterday during a state visit to Anambra State, also pledged to address ecological threats, infrastructure gaps, and exclusion from key national projects. The President, who spoke at a civic reception at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, assured the people of Anambra of the federal government’s commitment to inclusive development, road…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Nigeria, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said Nigeria has lost over N1.3 billion to the outbreak of Tuta absoluta (Tomato Ebola) in three states