The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) said that airlifting of pilgrims to the Holy Land will end on Saturday. The commission asked intending pilgrims, yet to be airlifted, to reach the nearest Pilgrims’ Welfare agency for confirmation and subsequent dispatch for the 2023 Hajj Pilgrimage. In a statement on Thursday, NAHCON’s Assistant Director for Public Affairs, Fatima Usara said: “Outbound …

The Nigerian Medical Mission to Saudi Arabia for this year’s hajj has recommended sanctions against states with high numbers of advanced pregnant women approved as pilgrims. The mission was constituted by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to provide quality healthcare services to Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia throughout the Hajj period. Its Chief of Operations and Head of …

A video is trending online. In it, a man mimicking lawyers with his funny wig and gown was heard reporting a case of theft, ostensibly to a judge: ”My Lord, they have stolen our mandate – but e be like say the thief na better thief”! He then reeled out the good deeds of the “thief” so far! He mentioned …

Last Saturday, I clocked 21 years in the telecommunications industry! I was delighted to receive a notification, early on Saturday morning, from the great Airtel Africa HR team reminding me of and congratulating me for my dedicated service to the organization! Yes, I have spent all of the 21 years in the same organization with neither shame nor regret but …

My attention has been drawn to speculation purported to have emanated from the Presidential Policy Advisory group erroneously classifying the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) as a revenue generating Agency, thereby proposing a merger of NIMASA, CUSTOMS and FIRS. It is a very serious misconception and dangerous for the future of shipping/ Maritime industry in Nigeria. The Nigerian …

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France to join his counterparts from across the world at the Paris Summit for the New Global Financial Pact. The President’s official Gulfstream jet departed the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 11:30 am Tuesday for his first foreign trip as president. The two-day summit, which will be hosted …

Innovative and customer-centric telecommunication network, 9mobile has rolled out a special hajj roaming offer for Nigerian pilgrims so that they can enjoy an affordable roaming experience for voice calls, SMS, and data while on pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Hajj Special roaming offer, which is available till 31st August 2023, will enable 9mobile customers to enjoy massive, discounted charges …

Rotarians from around the world gathered in Melbourne for 114th international convention from 27th to 31st May 2023. The weather was cold but we survived. Melbourne, noted for its high-rise buildings in the Central Business Area, is the coastal capital of Victoria, the southeastern state of Australia which has different time zones. During our stay in Melbourne, the difference with …

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III has declared Wednesday, 28th June 2023, as the day of Eid-il Adha 1444 AH. Through Sultanate Council Sokoto , the Sultan, who is the President-General Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, made the announcement on Sunday night. Posted on the official Twitter page of the National Moonlighting Committee, the Sultan said, “The Sultanate …

As the convoy of the governor took off in a frenzy along the smooth beautiful road from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, my phone rang. The governor himself, the cynosure of attention, was on the line. “Your Excellency Sir”, I answered in a hurry. “Please Sir, kindly go back to that bereaved family where we just stopped briefly. Find …