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Hajj 2026: Nigeria beats Saudi deadline, secures accommodation for intending pilgrims

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah, ahead of deadli... Read More


Experts call for Africa-led research to transform health outcomes

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Health experts and policymakers have called on Africa to take ownership of its research agenda and strengthen translational science to improve health outcomes and drive economic gro... Read More


Global partners engage on workforce development at Lagos energy facility

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Global and local stakeholders gathered in Lagos on Monday to discuss workforce development and skills capacity in Nigeria's energy sector following the opening of a new training fac... Read More


Stakeholders advocate ethical governance, institutional reform at National Leadership Dialogue

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Leaders from diverse sectors have addressed Nigeria's leadership challenges and charted strategies for sustainable governance and long-term national development. The conversations ... Read More


Osimhen hits goal 200 as Galatasaray cruise

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Victor Osimhen delivered a statement performance on Sunday, blending personal history with collective dominance as Galatasaray swept aside Kayserispor 4-0 to tighten their grip on t... Read More


Demolitions: Activists call for probe into police crackdown on Lagos protest

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Rights groups and activists on Monday demanded an immediate investigation into the crackdown on peaceful protesters and called for the removal of Lagos State Commissioner of Police,... Read More


Why faith and traditional leaders are essential to ending gender-based violence, By Izeduwa Derex-Briggs

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Nearly every country in Africa has a law prohibiting violence against women and girls. Feminist movements have driven this incredible achievement, using their voices to spur governm... Read More


Why Africa must invest in science amid global polycrisis - Pate

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has urged African countries to prioritise scientific research and evidence-based policymaking, warning that th... Read More


Pastor Chris Okafor returns to church as Doris Ogala escalates allegations

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- Weeks after announcing that he was stepping down temporarily from his pastoral duties, Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, resumed dut... Read More


Inside 57 terrorism charges detailing alleged roles of nine defendants in June 2025 Benue massacre

Nigeria, Feb. 2 -- The prosecution team, led by the Attorney-General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, were arraigned on 57 terrorism charges before Judge Joyce Abdul-Malik of the... Read More