S/Arabia issues Hajj 2023 travel warning for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has issued fresh guidelines for pilgrims entering the country for 1444 (2023) holy pilgrimage and has shared tips on prohibited items.
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Religious Corner
Education
Tertiary Education
Drug Abuse: Varsity initiates random testing of students
Arthur Jarvis University (AJU), a private institution in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, says it has initiated random testing of students.
Foreign News
Al-Shabab attacks AU peacekeeper mission base in Somalia
Al-Shabab fighters have attacked a military base, housing Ugandan forces of the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia, according to East African country’s.
Business
General
FG inaugurates central register of beneficial owners of coys
The Federal Government has established Nigeria’s Open Register of Beneficial Ownership of Companies to promoting transparency and accountability. Inaugurating the register, the Minister.
Foreign News
Russia expels 5 Swedish diplomats in retaliatory move
Russia has declared five diplomats working at the Swedish Embassy in Moscow persona non grata in a tit-for-tat-move, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Foreign News
Sports
Botswana submits bid to host AFCON 2027
Botswana has submitted a bid to host the 36th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 to the Confederation of African Football (CAF),.
Basic
Education
Health
Expert highlights impediments to proper menstrual hygiene
A medical doctor, Dr Gbemisola Daramola, says poor menstrual education, both in schools and at home, remained a big challenge facing the girlchild.
General
Politics
Transition documents: Buhari hands over to Tinubu
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Abuja, handed the transition documents to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari also handed the baton of service.
Law / Crime
Politics
Atiku, Obi lose bid for broadcast of court proceedings
From Our Correspondent in Abuja The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Monday in Abuja, rejected the request of PDP and Labour Party.
Business
Economy
BOI assets grow 39. 2 per cent in 2 yrs – Chairman
Chairman, Board of Directors of Bank of Industry (BOI) Group, Aliyu Dikko, said the group’s total assets have grown by 39. 2 per.