Written by Seven Nigerians have been arrested in Saudi Arabia for not having their NUSUK identity cards. A circular dated June 6, directed to States Muslim Pilgrims’ and Welfare Boards (SMPWBs) by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON’s Coordinator in Makkah, Aliyu Tanko, said the pilgrims were arrested in front of their hotels and from two … Continue reading “Hajj: Seven Nigerians Pilgrim Arrested In Saudi Arabia”
Written by The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Yakubu Maikyau, has asserted that the administration of justice, is the fundamental prerequisite for maintaining harmonious relationships among citizens, and ensuring the very existence of a nation. He asserted at the 2024 NBA SLP annual conference held in Kano, the first of its kind to … Continue reading “Nation Cannot Coexist Peacefully Without Administration Of Justice — NBA”
Eight people in Morocco have died and dozens of others were hospitalised after drinking homemade liquor, the health ministry said on Wednesday. “Serious complications from poisoning” led to the death of eight people in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi, about 100 kilometres (over 60 miles) north Rabat, said the regional health directorate. More … Continue reading “Eight Die In Morocco After Drinking Bootleg Alcohol”
Written by The number 666 has two main interpretations: In the Bible: It is referred to in the Book of Revelation as the “number of the beast” (Revelation 13:18). This has led to its association with the devil or evil in general. There are different interpretations of exactly what the beast refers to, but it is generally … Continue reading “666 – Today is The 6th Day The 6th Month of 2024 & 24 2 Plus 4 = 6 !”
Alpha Mead Registers N5bn Commercial Paper Programme on FMDQ Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services Limited has registered N5 billion commercial paper programme on FMDQ platform, according to an official statement. According to the notice, the registration of this the company commercial paper programme, sponsored by Pathway Advisors Limited, allows Alpha Mead Facilities to efficiently […]
IATA Partners Emirates, Airbus on CBTA The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates, and Airbus have joined forces to deliver a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the Airbus A350 type rating. Mr Nick Careen, IATA’s SVP for Operations, Safety and Security, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Careen said that this was […]
Israel on Tuesday mourned four captives reported dead in Gaza by the army amid growing doubts and international pressure over a plan for a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. In the besieged Palestinian territory, Israeli strikes continued early Tuesday, particularly in Bureij in central Gaza where local hospital … Continue reading “Israel Mourns Dead Hostages As Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan”
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 Children’s Day, by hosting a fun-filled event at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Monday for the children. UBA partnered with U-Ideals Limited to organise the event which provided the kids a platform to interact with … Continue reading “Children’s Day: UBA Restates Commitment to Nurturing Young Leaders, Celebrates Over 200”
In my political and public service life that started with political appointment as Chief Press Secretary to Military Administrator of Ogun State in May 1997, I had a stint of Lagos State politics with my joining the team of the Hon. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola representing Alimosho Federal Constituency sometimes in 2011 shortly after my service … Continue reading ““Remembering BIQ: A Tribute to a Political Maestro” By Kayode Odunaro”
India’s six-week election was staggering in its size and logistical complexity, but also in the “unprecedented” scale of online disinformation. The biggest democratic exercise in history brought a surge of false social media posts and instant messaging, ranging from doctored videos to unrelated images with false captions. Raqib Hameed Naik, from the US-based India … Continue reading “India Awaits Election Results After Deluge Of Disinformation”