World Press Freedom Day: Celebrating the Pillar of Democracy

By Prof. Mainasara Yakubu Kurfi Each year, on the 3rd of May, the international community commemorates World Press Freedom Day—an occasion dedicated to reaffirming the foundational principles of press freedom, assessing its global state, safeguarding the media from infringements on…

BUHARI’s ABSENCE AT IBB’s BOOK LAUNCH

By Zailani Bappa I wonder why people are still castigating General Muhamnadu Buhari for not attending the IBB book launch. At least, I learnt he sent a former Minister in his administration to represent him, which is fair enough for…

Rejoinder

By Shafii Sani Mohammed The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) acknowledges the concerns raised by the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) regarding foreign exchange differentials in the 2025 Hajj fare. However, it is important to clarify that refunds, if applicable,…