The last flight with 278 pilgrims has returned to Birnin kebbi from Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening after the conclusion of 2026 Hajj excercise. Speaking with Journalists at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Ambursa in Birnin Kebbi, the Amirul-Hajji, Alhaji Jafar Ahmad Jega said this year’s excercise was conducted successfullyContinue Reading
Bauchi State Government has trained and deployed a total of 2,178 operatives of the Vigilante and Forestry Security Service Agency to strengthen security across forests and communities in the state. Speaking during the passing out parade of the recruits, held at the Police Training School, Bauchi on Saturday, State Governor,Continue Reading
Katsina State Governor and Chairman of the North-West Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has warned against any form of diversion or manipulation in the distribution of fertilizer under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP), stressing that the inputs must reach only the intended beneficiaries. Speaking at theContinue Reading
The Indian government on Saturday projected yoga as a practical solution to the twin challenges of ageing and stress in modern society, urging Nigerians to embrace the centuries-old discipline as a pathway to healthier and longer lives. Speaking at the 12th International Day of Yoga celebration at the Velodrome ofContinue Reading
South Korean children’s author and illustrator, Boram, has urged Nigerian children to break free from the confines of textbook learning and embrace imagination and creativity as powerful tools for self-expression, innovation and global connection. The author made the appeal during a two-day literary engagement with pupils in Abuja organised byContinue Reading
The Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Friday held a high-level security consultation meeting with the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), bringing together chairmen of all registered political parties in the state. The meeting, held in the Governor’s office, was convened to review the evolving security situation in partsContinue Reading
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating a transparent, predictable and investor-friendly business environment as part of efforts to position the state as one of Nigeria’s leading destinations for investment and economic growth. The governor said sustained reforms aimed at improving the ease ofContinue Reading
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, will travel to India next week to participate in the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security, a gathering expected to focus on growing geopolitical tensions, terrorism, cyber threats and efforts by emerging economies to reshape global governance. China’sContinue Reading
The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a competent, innovative, and result-oriented public service that will drive sustainable development in the state. This follows the successful participation of a high-level delegation of senior government officials in a specialised training programme onContinue Reading
Migratory quelea birds have invaded rice farmlands of hundreds of acres in five local government areas of Kebbi State, in the past 72 hours, wrecking havoc of millions of Naira. At an emergency news briefing in Birnin Kebbi, on Friday, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Shehu Mu’azu, says the state governmentContinue Reading