By Oduola Farouq The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that it has received news of the cancellation of Hajj for international pilgrims for the 2021 season. The Commission’s officials in Saudi Arabia have confirmed that state television and radio stations in the Kingdom also announced the news.  NAHCON, in a press release in Abuja on Saturday says …

By Aishat Momoh. O. The Cross River State Government, has placed a ban on public procession and gathering in the State. The statement, was signed and made accessible by The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Governor, Christian Ita. This development is due to the prevailing security situation in the country. It was reported that government, will not permit any …

(This news is comes along with an MTN recharge card. Read through to get details of airtime pin) By Aishat Momoh. O. The National Association of Nigerian Students has called off a nationwide protest scheduled on June 12th. 4267 Sunday Asefon, the President of the NANS, announced this in a statement on Friday morning. ‘NANS Suspends June 12 Protest Over …

(This news comes along with an MTN recharge card. Read through to get details of airtime pin) By Aishat Momoh. O. Mr Balarabe Ilelah, an experienced broadcaster, has been announced as Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission by President Muhammadu Buhari (NBC). 1087 In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, …

By Aishat Momoh. O. In Kebbi, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down 305 pharmacies and patent medicine outlets for different violations. Mr Stephen Esumobi, the PCN Director Enforcement, mentioned this while briefing Newsmen on Friday in Birnin Kebbi, on behalf of Mr Elijah Mohammed, the Council’s Registrar. The Council sealed 285 patent medicine stores and 20 pharmacies, …

By Aishat Momoh. O. Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, told Lagos residents on Thursday that the reconstruction of the Eko Bridge will be completed quickly. This was said by the Honorable Minister, during an inspection of the bridge work, which he claimed was aimed at safeguarding the safety of residents and traffic users. “Let me thank …

(This news comes along with an Airtel recharge card. Read through to get details of airtime pin) By Aishat Momoh.O. To commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, the Federal Government has announced Monday, June 14 as Public holiday. 0891 The proclamation was made on behalf of the Federal Government by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. 4876 He congratulated Nigerians on …

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By Adeola Abdullah The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba on Monday announced, that henceforth, the use of tinted windscreens in Nigeria has been suspended. Alkali Baba made the announcement during a security meeting with senior police officers including commissioners and Deputy Inspectors General from across the states. At the meeting, he also directed that the issuance of spy …

By Farouq Oduola   The 2020/2021 football season just ended in most European countries but of course, it left us with a thrilling excitement and fulfillment with the non-stop interesting and competitive matches across the continent. Week in week out, we witness a lot of action in all divisions of every game, showcasing players of different class and skill-set, all engaging …