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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


Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign 2026 Hajj agreement

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) to kick... Read More


Kaduna govt secures release of over 500 kidnapped persons through dialogue with bandits - Official

Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The Kaduna State Government says it has secured the release of over 500 kidnapped persons through a peace model that does not involve payment of ransom or use of force against bandi... Read More


Gov Sani commissions 100 energy-efficient homes for widows in Kaduna

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Monday commissioned and distributed 100 newly built, energy-efficient homes to indigent widows in the state. The initiative, launched in par... Read More