National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) has urged pilgrims and prospective pilgrims throughout the world to adhere strictly to rules and regulations guiding hajj performance, just as they must also abide by instructions from hajj officials.

DR Congo defeated a far-from-impressive Nigeria 2-0 in a friendly in Vise, Belgium, yesterday night to hand coach Sunday Oliseh his first loss in charge of the Super Eagles after three matches.

The bailout released by the Federal Government has, in no small measure, provided a big relief to Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and thousands of workers in the state. Before the bailout was released, complaints of the workers in the state reached the high heavens but now that part of the backlog of salary arrears has been paid, the workers have kept mum.

It is no more news that, Ogun State was one of the states in Nigeria that opted for a bail out. It is not also no news that the state has collected the bail out from the Federal Government. But, the shocking news is that the government has refused to disburse the bail out accordingly. The waiting game continues among the civil service workers in the state whose deductions have been withheld due to the financial challenges facing the state.

Benue State House of Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Makurdi has upheld the election of Mr. Johnson Ahubi and Dr. Adoga Onah, two Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, lawmakers representing Otukpa/Akpa and Oju 1 constituencies respectively in the Assembly.

One unique thing about islamic calendar is that it did not commence with something less significant. With divine guidance, it started with the sacrifice of the early muslims and the triumph of truth over evil. That is hijrah.

The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has given a three month grace period between September to November 30 for all importers bringing in goods into Nigeria to obtain genuine SON certificates for all their imports or risk prosecution by the agency.

GOVERNOR Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers State, yesterday, attributed the stalling of the official visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state to the misconception that trailed the proposed construction of a 260km super high way in the state.

The troops of 7 Division, Nigerian Army, have killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to attack Gubio town, the headquarters of Gubio local government area of Borno State.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said that his government would only raise electricity tariffs when stability is achieved in the power sector. He stated that government was working to improve power generation and distribution from its current stage.