The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stated that the federal government will not subsidise hajj payment for pilgrims in 2025. Daily Trust reports that government subsidy is mostly in the form of concessionary rate which allows pilgrims to access dollars at a reduced rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A statement by 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 private Hajj operators.” This means that if the naira maintains its current…
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The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem, News360 Nigeria reports. A statement by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, said seeking permission was necessary to avoid misinterpretation. He further announced that press conferences will be held across all states to initiate the sensitisation campaign on the agency’s new policies. He, however, did not state in what context permission should be sought before the anthem could be sung, or its lyrics could be used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s national symbols, the NOA is tasked with preventing all forms…
In a bid to boost efficiency and ensure optimal productivity, the Oyo State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin, has announced a major leadership reshuffle within its 10th Assembly Standing Committees. The most notable change comes from the Security Committee, where Hon. Dawood Olalere, popularly known as D’ Al AMeen, representing Ibadan North West, has been replaced as Chairman. This decision marks a strategic move to fortify the Assembly’s focus on security matters, a key issue in Oyo State. Taking over the mantle is Hon. Rasak Adekunle Mabaje, who previously served as the Vice…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken first reading of Oyo State Supplementary Finance Bill, 2024. At Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the Legislature also considered first reading of Oyo State Supplementary Appropriation Realignment Bill, 2024. Reading the two letters forwarded to the House by Governor Seyi Makinde, the Speaker said the Supplementary and realignment became necessary to address emerging priorities in the context of the current economic challenges and ensure effective implementation of critical key projects across the State. According to him, it will also take cognizance of the payment of the…
The lawmaker representing Lagelu State Constituency in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Olajide Akintunde AKT, has extended warm birthday wishes to the one of his allies, Mr Kamorudeen Olanrewaju political known as Alaga Marun on the occasion of his birthday. Hon Akintunde AKT praised Olanrewaju’s unwavering dedication and exemplary service to the entire dynasty of AKT political house, acknowledging his commitment, perseverance and relentless efforts in keeping the house harmonized. “Happy birthday to Alaga Marun as we fondly call him. Because he has once steered the affairs of ward 5 of Lagelu local government as the chairman. He is…
Justice Nwite on Tuesday delivered the ruling validating the Abure-led leadership of the party. The Federal High Court in Abuja in a suit brought before Justice Emeka Nwite has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Julius Abure as the substantive Chairman of the Labour Party. Justice Nwite on Tuesday delivered the ruling validating the Abure-led leadership of the party. He also validated the March 2024 Nnewi convention of the Party that produced the national leadership, while issuing an order compelling the INEC to recognise the leadership.SaharaReporters had on September 18 reported that the Julius Abure-led faction of…
The Oyo State Football Association, led by HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, has officially unveiled the 2024 Oyo State Jubril Dotun Sanusi Football League. The league will feature over 70 clubs from across Oyo state, with 20 teams competing in an abridged format. At a press conference held at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort in Ibadan, the official logo of the league was unveiled, along with a giant trophy presented by the sponsor, Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi. According to Oba Odeniran, chairman of the Oyo State Football Association, the competition is open to NLO teams and non-league teams. The winner…
President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, calling on political stakeholders to exercise caution. Tinubu has been silent about the Rivers situation since the intervention he made fell through last year. The warring camps had returned to the battle field months after the president summoned stakeholders to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with a view to settling the dispute. In a statement which Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, issued on his behalf, the president directed the police to maintain order and secure local government workers. He also said issues arising from Saturday’s local government…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially released its timetable for the 2025 zonal congresses, where new Zonal Working Committees (ZWC) and National Ex-officio members will be elected. This decision, made by the National Working Committee (NWC) at its 592nd meeting, comes as the current tenures of the zonal executives in the South-South, South East, South West, North Central, and North East zones near expiration. According to the approved schedule, the process will begin with the sale of forms for all ZWC positions and National Ex-officio roles from Monday, November 18, 2024, to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The party has…
Chaos erupted at the Obio Akpor Local Government Council Headquarters in Rivers State as heavy gunfire was reported, with thugs allegedly taking control of the premises. The violence was intended to prevent the newly appointed chairman from assuming office. apollomedia.com.ng had earlier reported that Eleme, and Ikwerre Local Government Council secretariat were also set on fire in early hours of today. Security personnel were also seen in the premises trying to repel the armed men. This incident highlights the ongoing instability in some parts of Rivers State, especially regarding local government politics, where power tussles frequently lead to violent confrontations.