Aminu Alhassan Dantata, renowned billionaire businessman, is dead. He was 94 years old. Mustapha Junaid, his aide, announced his passing early Saturday. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce Read more…
It was a day of joy and celebration in Akure on Saturday as the Bright Futures Home, a multi-million Naira crèche and orphanage established by the Akure Community Muslim Women, was officially commissioned amidst funfair and widespread acclaim. The colourful Read more…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has appointed Justice Babatunde Adejumo as the new Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, with effect from August 1, 2025. His appointment follows the approval of the Board of Governors of the Read more…
Ajadi died at a very ripe age at his Ibadan residence on Tuesday. Confirming his death to the Nigerian Tribune, a family source said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chief Lamidi Ajadi who a reputable businessman Read more…
The federal government has declared June 6 and 9 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul-Adha celebration. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Monday through Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary. Read more…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered and dismantled a syndicate that sponsors hajj pilgrims who also serve as couriers to move cocaine to Saudi Arabia during pilgrimage. This followed the arrest of leaders of the Read more…
Professor Tajudeen Olalekan Yusuf of the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG) has called for regulatory reforms, innovation in microinsurance, integration of Takaful into national frameworks, and ethical repositioning of insurance to Read more…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has intensified its efforts for the success of the 2025 Hajj by conducting a critical catering simulation exercise at the Rawaf Mina office in Makkah. The exercise was conducted to evaluate the quality, Read more…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON gave the advice in a statement Read more…
