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ANALYSIS: How Uba Sani's ex-campaign DG, Bello's exit could shape Kaduna APC's 2027 fate

Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The resignation of Muhammad Bello, former Director-General of Governor Uba Sani's 2023 Campaign Council, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified concerns about int... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON reinforces health screening standards, warns states against compromise

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no ... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON clarifies procurement process, rejects rollover claim

Nigeria, Dec. 18 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has debunked reports alleging that it sought approval to roll over contracts awarded to 2025 Hajj service providers for the 2026 Ha... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON opens medical team application portal, introduces new rules

Nigeria, Dec. 14 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the opening of its application portal for the 2026 National Medical Team (NMT), marking an early and strategic step i... Read More


Nigeria, Saudi Arabia seal defence pact to bolster military cooperation

Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening defence and military cooperation between the two countries. The agreemen... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON releases new travel rules, ticketing system, medical conditions for intending pilgrims

Nigeria, Dec. 5 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has introduced a series of new regulations governing travel, ticketing and medical fitness for pilgrims participating in the 2026 Ha... Read More


Insecurity: North-west summit proposes new regional security architecture

Nigeria, Nov. 30 -- Against the backdrop of escalating banditry and recurrent mass abductions across the region, North-west political and traditional leaders have called for a new security architectur... Read More


'A Teacher From Afar': Kannywood grieves Dharmendra's passing at 89

Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- Veteran Bollywood superstar Dharmendra has died in Mumbai, India, at the age of 89, prompting a wave of tributes from India and beyond. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said hi... Read More


Former Kaduna governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru, loses Abuja residence to fire

Nigeria, Nov. 18 -- A fire outbreak has destroyed the residence of the 2023 Kaduna State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isah Ashiru, at the Apo Legislative Quarters in A... Read More


JUST IN: NAHCON announces new Hajj fares, adopts first-come, first-served system for state slots

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a reduction of more than N500,000 in the cost of the 2026 Hajj fare for intending pilgrims. The development follows ... Read More