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Independent Hajj Reporters, a faith-based registered Civil Society Organization (CSO) that reports and advocates for workable Hajj and Umrah Policies has commended the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, His Excellency, Umar Namadi for allocating Hajj seats to local government pilgrim officers. The CSO appreciated the governor for his foresight and positive decisions towards improving the…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the State Technical Committee (STC) and the State Expatriate Monitoring Committee (SEMC) of Engineering Regulations Monitoring and Enforcement (ERM&E) to ensure that engineering practices in Oyo State adhere to global standards. The governor noted that ongoing infrastructure projects in the state meet required standard, adding that engineers who…

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote believes the team’s rough moments, are over with Sunday’s 3-1 win over Niger Tornadoes. The Oluyole Warriors returned to winning ways with the matchday 30 victory, after going seven games without a win. In his post match chat, Ogunbote admitted that the win has brought relief…

Akwa United secured away win in the Match Day 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, beating 10 – man Kwara United by two goals to nil. Osoba Kabir and Uche Sabastine were on the scoresheet to ensure the Promise Keepers kept their survival hopes alive and extended their unbeaten run to four games. Abia…

—- urges him to remain a beacon of leadership, service to humanity Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated an APC Chieftain and the Aare Alasa Balogun of Ibadanland, Chief Lowo Obisesan on the occasion of his birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made…

“Everything is my business. Everything. Anything I say is law…literally law.” Barbara Geddes, et al in their How dictatorship works (2018) quoted Malawian dictator, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, as having once said the above. In Nigeria of a little more than a week ago, they all came in quick successions: A National Assembly where libido ran…

Opinions are often divided about the rightness or wrongness of political actions, such as the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State as announced by President Bola Tinubu last week. This is because opinions are offshoots of attitudes and behaviours. They fluctuate. It is also a big difference between behavioral and natural sciences….

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday secured three points in Rwanda with a 2 -0 victory over their hosts in the ongoing 2026 World Cup Qualifying Game. Prolific Striker, Victor Osimhen got the brace for Eagles in the first half of the encounter. He opened the scoring with a side-footed finish from Ademola Lookman’s free-kick….

The last ten days and nights of Ramaḍān hold a special significance in the Islāmic faith, embodying a time of heightened devotion and spiritual reflection. These days are marked by various virtues, including the opportunity to seek forgiveness, the chance to enhance one’s connection with Allāh, and the arrival of the Night of Qadr, also…

…as MMPN, Information Branch Holds Annual Ramadan Lecture/Iftar An Ibadan based Islamic cleric, Ustaz Tirimisiyu Oyegoke on Thursday emphasized the importance of unity and oneness among Muslims. This call to action was made during the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Information Branch’s Annual Ramadan lecture and Iftar, held at Masjid Al-Awaal, Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking…