The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Agency has fixed 5th February 2025 as the new deadline for the registration of intending pilgrims for this year's Hajj from the state. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Kebbi State Executive Chairman of the Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Faruk Aliyu Yaro, Jagaban Gwandu, and made available to…

A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was shot and killed by gunmen on Monday afternoon in Ibadan, Oyo State. As gathered, the tragic incident occurred around 3:00 pm at Anfani Junction along Ring Road, Ibadan. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, who were riding motorcycles, trailed the victim to the location before opening fire. One of the eyewitnesses said…

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), yesterday, expressed appreciation to the National Assembly, especially the Senate and House Committees on Narcotic Drugs, for their commitment to the nation’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. He also appealed for their continued support to…

The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Evans Bipi, has warned the ministry's Special Committees, Compliance Teams, and Taskforces to refrain from actions that could undermine their objectives, tarnish the Ministry's reputation, compromise public trust, and portray the State Government in bad light. The commissioner, at a meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries…

Lagos State government has concluded plans to begin Polio Outbreak Response in all 57 local councils and Local Council Development Areas of the state to prevent another outbreak of wild polio virus in the state. This Outbreak Response (OBR) will be held between Saturday, January 18, and Tuesday, January 22, 2025. The supervising Permanent Secretary,…