By Usman Gwadabe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a remarkable progress in the ongoing airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj as within three days of commencement, the Commission has successfully airlifted 19 percent of the total intending pilgrims. A statement issued by Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara on Monday said this development marks a notable improvement from the nine percent airlifted within the same period in 2024. According to the statement so far Air Peace has concluded the airlift of Kogi State pilgrims, transporting 559 out of the 564 scheduled. Fatima added…
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By Lawan A. Kazaure. My heart bled when last week I came across a video viral going round in both conventional and social media across Nigeria, showing the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi tearing into pieces the Membership Card of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in a very rambunctious emotional setting full of aggressiveness, while receiving decampees from the PDP to the All Progressive Congress (APC) the Party which under its platform, he was elected Governor of the State in 2023. While, it is becoming a norm and conviction in Nigeria for, politicians to cross carpet as…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A university don, Professor Elizabeth Yecho, has emphasized the urgent need to recognize women as partners in development, rather than relegating them to traditional roles or viewing them merely as figures for the “margins of the other room.” Professor Yecho made this call while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture at the Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, titled “Beyond the Margins: Historicizing the Transformative Impact of Nigerian Women.” Yecho, a lecturer in the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the university, made a veiled reference to a comment once popularized by former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that…
By Ado Salisu Government Secondary School, Numan, and Government Girls Secondary School, Yola, both from Adamawa State, have emerged champions of the Savannah Conference in the Nestlé Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship, winning in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively. The finals, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Sani Abacha Sports Complex, Kofar Mata in Kano, attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators who came to cheer their favorite teams. The week-long tournament was organized by the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) with support from Nestlé Milo, as part of efforts to promote grassroots basketball development in secondary…
By Abba Dukawa Despite political skepticism from opposition politicians, Governor Mai Mala Buni has proven his commitment to serving Yobe State’s people, prioritizing their needs over personal interests since taking office. His political vision aligns with the masses’, focusing on their welfare and well-being. Notwithstanding the challenges, Governor Mai Mala Buni remains committed to Yobe State’s , focusing on state and citizens’ needs despite obstacles Since taking office, Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including infrastructure development, healthcare, education, road construction, agriculture, and women and youth empowerment. Notably, the administration has offered local and…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano state Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced that he will personally lead the 2025 Hajj delegation from the state to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa the Governor also unveiled a comprehensive welfare package and issued a strong moral advisory to all intending pilgrims. Governor Yusuf made the declaration during a hajj demonstration organized for the state’s intending pilgrims in Kano, where he emphasized that performing Hajj is not just a religious journey, but an act of worship that requires dignity, discipline, and…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been named “Humanitarian Governor of the Year” by The Authentic News Daily in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the welfare of vulnerable and socially excluded groups across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin on Saturday. Announcing the award at a high-level ceremony in Kaduna, the Managing Editor of the news outlet, Mr. Jacob Dickson, said Governor Yusuf was selected for the prestigious honour due to his “numerous, consistent, and impactful humanitarian gestures that have touched the lives of…
By Shafii Sani Mohammed A new chapter in Nigeria’s religious and aviation history was written on Friday as the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, hosted the first-ever Hajj inaugural flight from the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The symbolic flag-off marked the official commencement of the 2025 Hajj airlift and firmly positioned Imo State on the national pilgrimage map. For decades, thousands of Muslim faithful from Nigeria’s southern belt undertook tedious journeys to other departure points in Port-Harcourt, Lagos and at times as far as to northen departure centers for the pilgrimage to Makkah. That…
By Usman Gwadabe The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), under the chairmanship of Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman has airlifted 5,086 pilgrims to Madinah for the Hajj exercise within two days, across 13 scheduled flights. This information was contained in a statement posted on NAHCON’s official Control Centre, Abuja today. The statement added that the pilgrims were from Imo, Oyo, Osun, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Kogi and Kebbi States. The statement noted that the airlines that airlifted the pilgrims are Umza Air, Flynas, Air Peace, and Max Air. It could be recalled that the NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Usman, during the inaugural…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Halliru Maraya, has commended former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for his commitment to religious tolerance and inclusivity. Speaking at the 10th Authentic News Daily Lecture and Awards held at Arewa House in Kaduna, Maraya cited Kwankwaso’s choice of a Christian running mate during the last presidential election as a clear demonstration of his respect for religious diversity and unity. In a related remark at the event, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the 19 Northern States and the…