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No fewer than 50,000 Nigerian intending pilgrims will perform the 2024 hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 pilgrimage. Malam Jalal Arabi, Executive Chairman of NAHCON, disclosed this at a news conference while breaking the Ramadan fast with Journalists on Friday held at Hajj House in Abuja. Malam Arabi noted that Nigerians should celebrate the milestone at a...

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A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has asked the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON), the States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards and Agencies to disclose how much the Hajj 2024 intending pilgrims would receive as Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). According to IHR, it has become necessary to draw the attention of the NAHCON and state Hajj agencies that the 2024 Hajj fare they announced so far didn’t indicate the amount that will...

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As Christians celebrate Easter, they are told to pray for peace, security, and economic recovery for Nigeria. The National Publicity Secretary Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba in a statement expressed solidarity with everyone during the holy season, characterized by God’s grace and mercy. The ACF acknowledged the challenging times faced by Nigerians due to economic, social, and political difficulties, including insecurity, and emphasized the importance of maintaining hope and not succumbing to despair,...

Popular social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known by his online persona VeryDarkMan (VDM), was released from police custody late Sunday evening after nine days of detention. VDM’s lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release via Twitter, stating, “After five days of back and forth, we have secured VDM’s release. Thank you to everyone who made this happen…” News of the release was met with celebration from VDM’s supporters who used the hashtag #FreeVDM to advocate...

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Over 169 Christians from Adamawa State are expected to perform a 2024 pilgrimage to Jerusalem, as the screening process preparatory for the airlift to the Holy Land is ongoing at the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board Commission’s headquarters in Yola. Mrs. Agustina Emmanuel, Executive Secretary of the Commission gave this indication in an interview in Yola said after completion of the screening at the state level, officials from the National headquarters of the Commission...

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The recently concluded Lagos Theater Festival 2024, held on Saturday brought together a diverse array of theatrical performances, captivating audiences and reinforcing the festival’s commitment to providing a platform for cultural exchange and bridging the artistic landscapes between Nigerian talents and their global counterparts. The festival showcased the talent and creativity of local and international theatre artists with three plays, musicals, and poetry performances. From immersive conversations around the theatre to thought-provoking dramas, attendees were...

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Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor passed away on Sunday, 24 March 2024, at the age of 61. The news comes following a long battle with kidney disease, which Muonagor had been fighting for some time. Muonagor was known for his comedic roles, bringing laughter to audiences across Nigeria. Fans are mourning his loss, remembering his talent and on-screen presence. The actor’s struggle with kidney failure had been public. Just days before his passing, a video...

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My grandmother, the Late Ezinne, Mrs. Grace Nwosu, a woman of valor, who passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 98 years, lived a life of enormous inspiration. With the blessing of old age, we are privileged to experience her exceptional courage and values of hard work. Madam Grace Nwosu’s demise is the end of an era for the entire family and the immediate community. It is therefore necessary, that the core...

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Tragedy struck at Bridge Head Onitsha few minutes ago when trailer crushes road users including children. The incident happened around 5pm. According to an eyewitness, the trailer which was heading towards Asaba lost control of its brake and hit a mother and her children alongside passengers waiting to board vehicles heading to Asaba. The woman who was lucky to have escaped the death was in tears as she watched the remains of her children. While...

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The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women to participate in the digital revolution to develop their socio-economic and political status. She made the call at a handover ceremony of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) digital economy center. The event was organized in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Social Investment Programme, Maryam Babangida Women Centre, Abuja. Represented by Salamatu Gbajabiamila, the First Lady said technology played a vital role in advancing...

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