NAHCON airlifts 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in one week
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Naira ends week strong, closes at N1,598.72/dollar
The Naira wrapped up the trading week on a positive trajectory, closing bullish on Friday at the official foreign exchange market. The local currency appreciated to N1,598.72 against the U.S. Dollar, marking a modest gain that underscores ongoing efforts to stabilise the currency. According to data published on the CentralContinue Reading
Police recover body hanging on tree in Anambra bush
The Anambra Police Command has recovered a dead body found hanging on a tree in a bush at Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the discovery was made following a call through the deceased phone by unidentified person. He said the body ofContinue Reading
Wike, Fubara Supporters Clash At Town Hall Meeting In Port Harcourt
There was some drama in Port Harcourt on Friday when supporters of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and those of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, clashed in Port Harcourt The incident occurred during a town hall meeting which had supporters of both sides as well as otherContinue Reading
Tinubu Approves More Air Assets To Tackle Insurgency — CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday assured Nigerians that the military is committed to addressing the recent surge in insecurity. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional air assets to strengthen the fight against insurgency. General Musa made this known whileContinue Reading
FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.681trn April 2025 Revenue
A total sum of ₦1.681 trillion, being April 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the May 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement released by FAAC spokesperson,Continue Reading
Presidential System Of Govt Can’t Work In Nigeria – Tonye Cole
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has stated that Nigeria must reconsider its current presidential system of government, insisting that the system is not suitable for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Cole stated that most peopleContinue Reading
Tinubu to join world leaders at Pope’s inauguration
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, “President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Bishop of RomeContinue Reading
Ojukwu: Main Reason Soludo has not forgiven Peter Obi
Southeast Nigeria, particularly Anambra State, boasts a distinguished array of eminently qualified individuals capable of leading the nation as President or serving with distinction in other high offices. During the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999–2007), many technocrats of Anambra origin were appointed into key positions. Among them were theContinue Reading
MTN leads Africa’s telecom market
MTN retained its position as the largest mobile network operator in Africa and has a significant presence in Nigeria, where it holds a large market share of internet users. According to MTN ‘’ESG’ Facts behind the Sustainability reports, its sixth consecutive edition, released @ NGX Event centre, Nigeria Exchange GroupContinue Reading






