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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The appointment, which is for an initial four-year term, took effect on March 11, 2025, according to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr.…
As the world marks Mothering Sunday, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has joined the global community in celebrating the invaluable contributions of mothers and women to society. In a statement, NAWOJ FCT acknowledged the pivotal role women play in shaping families, communities, and the nation at…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has joined millions worldwide in celebrating Mothering Sunday, paying tribute to the pivotal role mothers play in society and the journalism profession. In a statement released by the Council Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, extolled the resilience,…
The President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Chris Isiguzo, has called on Muslims across the African continent to use the occasion of Eid El Fitr as a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. In a statement, Isiguzo extended warm greetings to Muslim journalists, acknowledging their dedication and perseverance…
As the Eid prayers draw near, the Kano State government has intensified security measures across strategic locations and Eid grounds within the metropolitan area. A correspondent from Radio Nigeria reports that despite the security agencies’ ban on the traditional Sallah Durbar, residents are making early preparations for the prayers, maintaining…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has secured 1,000 bed spaces in Tent A at Muna for Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2025 Hajj, with further allocations expected from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, made this known during a meeting with…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging them to sustain the spirit of prayer, sacrifice, and unity beyond the holy month. In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi,…
The NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., is scaling up its social intervention programs with three transformative initiatives targeting healthcare, education, and agriculture. These efforts aim to improve the quality of life and create sustainable opportunities for Nigerians. Expanding Access to Free Cataract Surgeries…
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has called on citizens to uphold the values of peace, compassion, and unity. In a heartfelt message, the minister extended warm greetings to Nigerians at home and abroad, emphasizing that Eid is…
In a proactive move to safeguard lives and property, the Nasarawa State Police Command has deployed over 4,000 personnel, including undercover operatives, to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration across the state’s 13 local government areas. According to a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, security…
