Nigerian pilgrims in Madinah have embraced other Muslim nationals from across the world in the course of observing their religious rites. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many pilgrims were spotted at the Prophet’s mosque and other places in Madinah exchanging taking pictures with one another and exchanging …

The number of pilgrims from Nigeria to Madinah, for the 2019 Hajj, has reached 19,081 in 39 flights, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Madinah on Wednesday. NAHCON’s Command and Control Centre said that MaxAir NGL1049 had departed Ilorin for Jeddah at 05:40 a m, comprising …

The United States, yesterday announced it will officially impose visa restrictions on individuals or groups suspected of undermining democratic processes in Nigeria. The US in a statement from the State Department, which was obtained by newsman, explained that while its decision on this was not specifically targeted at the current …

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday attacked Azagbene Community in Ekeremor, Local Government Area, Bayelsa State in search of suspected militants, who ambushed and killed two soldiers. It was gathered two soldiers protecting an oil facility belonging to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the community were shot …

The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed displeasure over the reappointment of former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the development as a “terrible mistake” It said going by Onyeama’s alleged abysmal performance during the president’s first tenure in office, …

Prof. Omohua Adeleye of Research, Ethnics and Training, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has advised medical practitioners to get more involved in research to improve their services. Adeleye, the Deputy Chairman of Medical Advisory Committee (DCMAC) in the institution, gave the advice during a three-day workshop organised by the …

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent the list of 43 ministerial nominees for the screening and confirmation of the senate Some of the names on the list include former Akwa Ibom State governor, Godswill Akpabio, former Benue State governor, George Akume, Buhari campaign spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, SAN. Others on the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sent his list of ministerial nominees to the senate. Unlike during his first term when he appointed only 36 ministers — one per state — he has decided to also appoint one per geo-political zone, bringing the total to 42. The list was sent to …

At least six people were killed and six others missing early Tuesday after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides in a mountain village in Nepal. Local police authorities, through Inspector Rabindra Khadka, disclosed that the landslides buried five houses in the village of Satyavati in Gulmi district. Khadka added that five …