Muslim faithful took part in the climactic ritual of the annual hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, symbolically stoning the devil near Mecca.
From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley of Mina, southeast of the holy city...
Canada and the Bahamas have announced temporary entry restrictions on residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan following renewed fears over the spread of Ebola.
Canadian government, on Tuesday, said the 90-day ban would take...
A new report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) estimates that about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria, contributing significantly to the country’s worsening insecurity and religious violence.
In its May 2026 publication titled...
Oil prices eased from recent highs on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as traders sought clarity on negotiations between Iran and the United States after renewed hostilities set back efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $1.52,...
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent fare discount on all train services as part of measures to ease transportation costs for Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Information and Public Relations Officer at the Federal Ministry of...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed former Senator Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The Chairman of the 2026 PDP Presidential Primary Election Committee, Samuel Ortom, announced the outcome of the party’s primaries...
The Kano State Government has donated food items and livestock to inmates across correctional centres in the state as part of preparations for the Eid-el-Adha celebrations.
The donation, presented to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kano State Command, comprised 15 cows,...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the collation of its presidential primary election results.
Announcing the postponement in the late hours of Tuesday, the Chairman of the Presidential Primary Election Committee, Chief Ikechi Emenike, said the decision was to...
Zenith Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to child development in Nigeria through a wide range of initiatives focused on education, financial literacy, healthcare, digital inclusion, and social protection.
The bank said its interventions go beyond the annual celebration of...
The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary election in the state, alleging irregularities and diversion of electoral materials.
In a petition addressed to the Chairman of the Kano...
