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In a bold move aimed at safeguarding the health and wellbeing of intending pilgrims, the Lagos State Government has announced a ban on expectant women from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, said this during an exclusive interview with The Nation in Badagry. Layode emphasised...

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori for ditching the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the governing party. The party also hailed the defection of former PDP Vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, with eminent...

The Management of Air Peace has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide following the industrial action by staff of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The suspension, according to the airline, is due to the unavailability of QNH (hazardous weather) report required for safe landings. The announcement of the...

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has expressed deep gratitude and pride after receiving heartwarming support from his daughters during a recent event in the UK. Sharing the touching moment on Tuesday, AY said his daughters are his biggest motivation and the reason behind his exceptional performances. “There’s nothing...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will on May 9 begin the airlifting of over 53,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage. This was made known yesterday when NAHCON officials briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja. The figure was  slightly more compared to last year’s delegation of...

The Senate yesterday took on Pastor Tunde Bakare over his criticisms of the role that the National Assembly played in approving a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Pastor Bakare, who is the President and Founder of The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC),  at a nationally televised service on Sunday, criticized the...

In a bold step to empower Nigeria’s future leaders, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, OPay, has extended its N1.2 billion 10-Year Scholarship Initiative to students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). This latest milestone marks UNILORIN as the newest beneficiary of OPay’s long-term commitment to supporting education across the...

Music legend Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has quashed rumours of his death in a lively video performance. He emphasised reports of his passing were entirely fabricated, stating that he is well. Singing in a mix of Yoruba, English, and Pidgin, Obey-Fabiyi declared: “Hello, my name is Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi. Satan, you don...

Former presidential aide and socio-political commentator, Reno Omokri, has called for commendation rather than condemnation over the recent installation of solar panels at Aso Rock, the official residence of the Presidency.  He described criticisms of the move as “small-picture thinking” and insisted the decision is economically sound and environmentally progressive....