The Jigawa State Government has approved ₦2.6 billion for the smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise, covering transportation, accommodation, welfare, and medical services for intending pilgrims.
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a major defence MoU aimed at strengthening military cooperation, intelligence sharing, training, and counter-terrorism efforts between both nations.
Nigeria’s evacuated Ebola patient has arrived in Switzerland and is receiving treatment at Geneva University Hospital, while her husband remains isolated in Zurich as health authorities continue containment measures.
The MYG Foundation has appealed for calm in Zamfara State over the omission of Accord Party governorship candidate Musa Yusuf-Garba from INEC’s list ahead of the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the killing of Islamic preacher Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend in Katsina State, ordering security agencies to investigate the attack and bring the perpetrators to justice.