Shari’ah Council announces Sheikh Bashir Aliyu Umar as new president
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced Sheikh Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, OON, as its new President following the passing of its former leader, Sheikh AbdulRasheed Hadiyatullah, on Tuesday. In a statement issued by Malam Nafi’u Baba-Ahmed, Secretary General of the Council, the SCSN confirmed that Dr. Umar, previously […]
Saudi Arabia announces penalties for unauthorised Hajj Pilgrims, facilitators
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj and for those who facilitate such violations. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry said the following penalties will begin from Dhul-Qi’dah 1 until the end of Dhul-Hijjah 14. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Clark family disowns tribute event in Lagos, warns dignitaries against attendance
The family and children of the late nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Senator Edwin Clark, have dissociated themselves from a planned tribute and prayer ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Lagos, calling it unauthorized and deeply disrespectful.
Ondo Amotekun arrests 750 suspected criminals in 3 months, arraigns 175
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested 750 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminals in the last three months, in what officials describe as a major push against insecurity across the state. Speaking during a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, the Commander of Amotekun, Chief […]
African Union lifts sanctions against Gabon
The statement said Gabon would be welcome “to immediately resume her participation in the activities” of the AU.
NNPC Limited Concludes ‘Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo’ with Exciting Grand Finale in Lagos
The much-anticipated grand finale of NNPC Limited’s ‘Oleum Scratch and Win Awoof Promo’ took place at the NNPC Retail station in Marina, Lagos, bringing the nationwide promotion to a spectacular close. The event was filled with excitement and celebration as life-changing prizes were awarded to lucky winners. The promotion, which ran from November 19, 2024, […]
