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Hajj fare to hits N10m as NAHCON announces end to subsidy

Hajj fare to hits N10m as NAHCON announces end to subsidy

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stated that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025.    In a statement released, the spokesperson of the commission, Fatima Sanda Usara, said for the 2025 Hajj, “There will be no concessionary exchange rate from the government for Hajj fare payment for pilgrims whether under state or …

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?You can?t be singing against oppressors and still be an oppressor? – Lawyer Deji Adeyanju writes as he confirms Speed Darlington?s arrest

?You can?t be singing against oppressors and still be an oppressor? - Lawyer Deji Adeyanju writes as he confirms Speed Darlington?s arrest

Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju has confirmed the arrest of singer, Speed Darlington.    In a post shared on his X handle, Deji mentioned that efforts are being made to secure the singer’s release.   He stressed that no one should be arrested by the police for expressing their views. As of now, no one knows who certainly facilitated Darlington’s …

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FAAN reacts to trending video of women accusing airport officials of demanding N5000 to clear their bags (video)

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reacted to a trending video of some of its officials in a heated argument with a woman at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.   In the trending video, the unidentified lady accused the airport staff of demanding N5000 to clear her bags at the airport. The woman could be heard shouting that …

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She was my absolute best friend

She was my absolute best friend - Man in ag0ny after Hurricane Helene k!lled his�wife of 10 years

  In a matter of seconds, a North Carolina man’s life was turned upside down when heavy flooding from Hurricane Helene claimed the life of his wife, leaving him and their four children behind. Hurricane Helene k!lled at least 232 people as the storm tore through the Southeast of the US, with 72 of the victims coming from Buncombe County. …

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Lagos Govt begins trial of two doctors over d£ath of patient

Lagos Govt begins trial of two doctors over d�ath of patient

The Lagos State Government has commenced the trial of two medical doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, over the d3ath of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi.   The duo is standing trial at the Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, presided over by Justice Oyindamola Ogala.    It would be recalled that the LASG had on March 25, 2024, arraigned the …

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Actress Sotayo Gaga welcomes first child

Actress Sotayo Gaga welcomes first child

Actress Tayo Sobola aka Sotayo Gaga has welcomed her first child.    The excited new mum shared a video of herself rocking her baby bump on her Instagram page. Her colleague in the industry, Ronke Odusanya, shared a photo of Sotayo and her baby shortly after delivery and went on to congratulate her. ‘’This news sweet my belle ooooo   …

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Man arrested for defilement in Lagos

Man arrested for defilement in Lagos

The Lagos state police command has arrested a man identified as Wahab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl in the Ikeja area of the state.    A lady had visited the police on September 6 to report that the suspect who is 32-years-old allegedly inserted his finger into the v@gina of her four-year-old niece.   The police visited the …

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