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By:Bello Galadi (Turakin Galadi, Chiroman Batauna) Galadi is a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gusau Branch (covering Zamfara State). He is the President of Bello Galadi Foundation.He can be reached on:Muhammadbel_law@yahoo.com and muhammadbellaw80@gmail.com and twitter handle:@bello_galadi1 2nd…
ZAMFARA APC ENDORSES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR SECOND TERM Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC today at a well attended stakeholders meeting endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office from 2027. This…
The Kebbi State Police Command says it has deployed tactical units, military personnel, and vigilantes for a joint search and rescue operation following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, Honourable Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo. In a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara State Chapter under the leadership of Dr. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, commends the landmark judgment delivered yesterday by the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, which sacked Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gummi,…
NAHCON Deepens Staff Capacity Ahead of 2026 Hajj as Management Prepares for Saudi MoU Signing The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has held the second edition of its Monthly In-House Lecture/Training Series on key Hajj and Umrah operational matters,…
GOV LAWAL’s RUMOURED DEFECTION; ZAMFARA APC DENIES SETTING UP COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE HIM The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has refuted what it termed as a fake news making the rounds online purportedly initiated by ‘confidentialreporters.blogspot.com’…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU, has directed all its chapters nationwide to commence a two-week warning strike from midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. ASUU President,…
The Chairman, Board, management and entire staff of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for their recent directive to reduce the cost of the 2026 Hajj. The Commission regards this…
Mahmood Dantawasa The Zamfara State Government has noted with utmost disappointment the reckless and misleading report alleging that our State borrowed the sum of N28 billion within the first half of 2025. We state categorically that this claim is false,…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Committee for the Screening of 2026 Hajj Tour Operators at the Hajj House, Abuja. The Committee comprises Management Staff of the Commission alongside other key members, including representatives from the…
After due consultations with all the relevant stakeholders, including the Forum of States leadership and obtaining the approval of the Federal Government, The Chairman/CEO National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abdullahi Sale Usman has announced the 2026 Hajj Fare as…
. The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, along with some Commissioners, and Secretary to the Commission Dr. Mustapha M. Ali are set to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday,…
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, along with some Commissioners, and Secretary to the Commission Dr. Mustapha M. Ali are set to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday, 22nd…
European-American University in the Commonwealth of the Dominican Republic of Panama has awarded an honorary doctorate degree to the famous Hausa political singer, Dauda Kahutu Rarara. Rarara received the Doctor of Science in Humanitarian Service, Music, and Entertainment during the…
Governor Dauda Lawal said that Africa does not seek charity, but rather authentic collaboration based on mutual respect, fairness, and shared values. The governor served as the keynote speaker at the Canada-Africa Trade and Investment Expo 2025, held on September…
Nigeria and dozens of other nations worldwide will witness a lunar eclipse this Sunday, the 7th of September The eclipse is expected to last approximately 83 minutes, which will start around 8 PM Nigerian time. Scientists state that the eclipse…
BY MAINASARA YAKUBU KURFI September 6, 2025 When people hear the phrase Artificial Intelligence (AI), their minds often jump to images of robots, machines that think like us, or perhaps even computers plotting to outsmart their makers. But beyond the…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a minor shake-up in its workforce following the resolution of its Board at its 14th sitting held between 26th and 27th August 2025. Hence, inline with the Board’s resolve, the Commission’s…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of this year’s Maulud, while calling on all Nigerians to uphold the rule of law and unify for peace and development…
A tragic boat accident has led to the deaths of fifteen people in the Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Reports indicate that the boat was overloaded with residents from Danmaga, Tungar Maigunya, and Nadarawar Kifi villages who were…
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sponsored twenty (20) vibrant youths from the state to participate in the International Youth Day Summit 2025, held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. This was contained in a statement issued…
ByAbdulbasit Abba The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has participated in a virtual meeting with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to deliberate on preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The session was chaired by Dr. Rania Adham…
Governor Dauda Lawal has commiserated with the people of Zamfara state over the death of the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello. The Emir passed away at the age of 71 on Friday morning in Abuja after a protracted illness.…
The Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau has approved the promotion of eleven senior academic staff of the Institution to the ranks of Professor and Reader. Four of the affected academics were promoted to the rank of Professor, and…
BYSANI AHMED SAMBO Nigeria has long held the prestigious title of “Giant of Africa,” yet it continues to grapple with entrenched challenges—poor policy implementation, rising poverty, widespread illiteracy, and leadership deficiencies at both national and subnational levels. These issues have…
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, paid a courtesy visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Headquarters in Abuja as part of his administration’s efforts to foster stronger collaboration with key stakeholders in the…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has successfully concluded the return airlift of the Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the completion of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The final flight which departed King Abdul-Aziz International Airport, Jeddah…
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques of Makkah and Madinah, King Salman bin Abdulaziz has directed the hosting of 1,300 pilgrims from 100 countries to perform Hajj this year under the annual Guests of the Custodian of the Two…
The Saudi Ministry of Interior says twenty people, comprising ten Saudi citizens and ten expatriates, have been penalized for the violation of Hajj rules and regulations. The Hajj Security Forces stationed at the entry points to Makkah had arrested them…
Muhammad Ahmad Musa In a decisive push to ensure that every Nigerian pilgrim secures their Nusuk card ahead of the critical Tashriq days, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has convened an emergency strategy session with state Hajj leaders…
Suwaiba Ahmad The Madina team in charge of feeding have inspected all the contracted kitchens to ascertain their readiness to serve Nigerian pilgrims for this year’s Hajj. The team focused on hygiene, quantity and quality of the food as well…
The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced yesterday, 28th April 2025 the imposition of penalties against various forms of Hajj Visa violations. The penalties are in categories. The penalties are as follows: First:A fine of up to SAR 20,000 will be…
Report by Shafii Sani Mohammed,Abuja. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated the Principal Officers of the National Medical Team (NMT) and its Steering Committee for the 2025 Hajj operations during a formal ceremony held at the Commission’s…
In order to ensure the success of the 2025 Hajj operations and welfare of Zamfara pilgrims, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the constitution of the Amirul Hajj Committee. Conveying the approval in a statement, the Secretary to the State Government,…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has concluded arrangements to commence the 2025 Hajj operations with the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia starting from May 9, 2025. This was contained in a statement issued by tSenior Special Assistant…
The Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of his Deputy, Faruk Lawal, as the Head of the Delegation (the Amiru – al Hajj). A Press Statement issued by the Director Press, Office of the Secretary…
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Sale, has flagged off the vaccination of of the FCT Abuja intending Pilgrims as preparations for the 2025 Hajj continue to gather momentum. The Chairman expressed the NAHCON’s…
The Nigerian Army has appointed its first female Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia, to serve in acting capacity. Lieutenant Colonel Anele takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who was posted to the Nigerian Army Future…
As the airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Hajj 2025 inches closer, Independent Hajj Reporters, (IHR), a registered faith based Civil Society Organization (CSO) that reports and advocates for workable Hajj policies has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria…
ZANNAN BUNGUDU COMMENCES PAYMENT N120M AS 2025 BURSARY ALLOWANCE TO CONSTITUENTS Member House of Representatives representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency Hon. Dr. Abdulmalik Zubairu Zannan Bungudu has embarked on payment of 2025 annual Scholarship to students of Bungudu/Maru local government areas…
Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Hon. Aminu Ibrahim Kasuwar Daji, a member representing Kauran Namoda South in the Zamfara State House of Assembly. Family sources revealed that Hon. Aminu Kasuwar Daji died in his…
By Fatima Sanda Usara Recently, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has, unfortunately, witnessed a series of bickering and exchanges in the media. This development, coming at a critical period when preparations for Hajj are peaking, is indeed a…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by his…
The forum of senior special Assistants to Governor Dr Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has expressed its appreciation and happiness to Governor Dauda Lawal for carefully choosing and appointing comrade Abdulmajid Rabi’u Anka who is an active member of the…
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle has distributed over 100 cows to members of All Progressives Congress APC in Zamfara State to celebrate Sallah with ease and happiness. The cows were distributed today by the…
ZAMFARA STATE POLICE COMMANDGETS NEW CP The Zamfara State Police Command announces the assumption of duty of CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba as the 35th Commissioner of Police for Zamfara State Command . He takes over from CP MD Shehu psc,…
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj operation, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman Saleh, has led an official delegation to assess the preparedness of key service providers responsible for Nigerian pilgrims’ welfare…
As preparations intensify for the 2025 Hajj operation, the Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman Saleh, has led an official delegation to assess the preparedness of key service providers responsible for Nigerian pilgrims’ welfare…
By Yusuf Idris The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has read a concoction of lies attributed to Mansur Aminu Khalifa a nonentity in the official circles of the APC both in Zamfara and at the National…
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has completed a landmark ministerial inspection of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s (NAHCON) medical facilities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, signaling a transformative era in federal dedication to…
Six operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guards and four local vigilantes have been killed, and several others injured in an ambush by terrorists in Anka Local Government Area of the State. The operatives were reportedly returning from a…
: The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has today launched the distribution of 7,000 bags of rice to Zamfara APC members in Gusau, the state capital. Handing over the commodity to the party executives in Gusau,…
The Supreme Court declares Wike’s ally, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, as PDP’s National Secretary, setting aside the Appeal Court judgment that previously declared Ude Okoye as the national secretary In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Apex Court said…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, marking the process to impeach them. A notice obtained from the Assembly on Monday revealed that the…
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of two new Executive Secretaries to head the Zamfara State Electricity Agency (ZEA) and Zamfara Geographic Information System (ZAGIS). Conveying the approval in a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant (Media) in his…
The Court of Appeal Abuja Division has suspended the enforcement of its judgment, which quashed a Federal High Court ruling nullifying the Kano State Government’s steps regarding the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the Emir of Kano. The Appellate…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has restated his administration’s commitment to the implementation of all the Memoranda of Understanding recently signed between Zamfara State Government and some Chinese Companies that indicated interest to investing in some sectors of the State…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking fundamental rights for commercial sex workers in the Federal Capital Territory FCT to operate without intimidation from security agencies of the federal government. The presiding Judge Justice James…
The outbound flights of the Nigerian Pilgrims for this year’s Hajj are scheduled to begin on 5th May 2025 This is contained in an infographic released by NAHCON on the proposed passenger allocation for the 2025 Hajj air carriers. The…
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the appointment of Yakubu Sani Haidara, mni, as the substantive Head of Zamfara State Civil Service (HoS). This was contained in a statement issued by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior Special Assistant (Media) Office of Secretary…
By Shafii Sani Mohammed The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Chairman/CEO, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, alongside Commissioners and medical staff, received a presentation on the CVST Pharmacy Application from CVST Pharmacy Limited, led by Amb. Dr. Adam K. Mohammed…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has appointed Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali as the new Secretary of the Commission. His appointment followed the voluntary resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Rabi’u Kontagora after which Alhaji Alidu Shutti took over in an…
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, Ahaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the sighting of Ramadan crescent, making the beginning of fasting in Nigeria. The Sultan made the announcement this evening in his…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede cautions Nigerians to be careful of organized foreign fraud syndicates that are establishing cells across the country and recruiting young Nigerians into serious organized cybercrimes. The Chairman made…
Vice President Kashim is expected to lead the Nigerian delegation for the 2025 Hajj. Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this on Freedom Radio Kaduna, Hausa current affairs programme ‘Barka Da Warhaka’.…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to N825 per litre, effective from 27th February 2025. Under the new arrangement, buyers…