‘It’s time to appoint Muslim Deputy Governor in Ondo,’ MURIC charges Aiyedatiwa
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has joined growing voices for the call for a Muslim deputy governor in Ondo State,...
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Just in: Nigeria’s economic downturn worries NSCIA, sets up ‘Ummah Care Initiative’ to cater for Muslims
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed deep concerns about the current economic reality in Nigeria caused...
Two people confirmed dead, others injured in Johannesburg inferno
Two people were killed and four were injured when fire engulfed a residential building in Johannesburg early on Sunday, city...
Nigeria committed to ‘One Health Approach’ towards preventing infectious diseases
The Ministry of Health and Social Development says Nigeria is committed to preventing infectious diseases through a ‘One Health approach’....
NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, haziness
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on...
UN chief calls for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of all hostages....
One killed, ten injured as explosion rocks Kaduna
An explosion in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State has claimed the life of a pupil...
Police rescue Nabeeha’s siblings from kidnappers’ den
The police said on Saturday they have disrupted plans by some kidnapping gangs to abduct students and other citizens in...
How to Stop the Kidnapping Epidemic in Nigeria, by Farooq A. Kperogi
In the last few weeks, kidnapping in Nigeria has escalated into such a terrifyingly contagious national epidemic that it’s now...
Coach Hubert Velud explains why Burkina Faso failed to win against Algeria
Burkina Faso head coach Hubert Velud said his side had a greater chance of winning the game but let it...
