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30/11/2025

Hajj Fare Reduction: Only 5 Days Left to Pay

Intending pilgrims, you've got just 5 days left to complete your Hajj fare payment. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set a deadline of December 5, 2025, for all payments.

The good news is that NAHCON has reduced the Hajj fares for 2026. Here are the new rates:
- Southern Zone : ₦7,991,141.76 (down from ₦8,784,085.59)
- Northern Zone : ₦7,696,769.76 (down from ₦8,457,685.59)
- Borno and Adamawa Zones : ₦7,579,020.96 (down from ₦8,327,125.59)

This reduction is aimed at making the Hajj more affordable and accessible to Nigerian Muslims. Don't miss this opportunity! Complete your payment before the deadline to secure your spot

30/11/2025

Niger State Under Siege: Bandits Kill 3, Burn Checkpoint and Mosques

Bandits have struck again, attacking an immigration checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, Niger State, around 11 pm, leaving destruction and chaos in their wake. The attackers, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group, set ablaze mosques operational vehicles, the checkpoint building, and other critical facilities,

Three immigration personnel were killed in the attack, which has heightened fear and tension among residents of border communities. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the incident and launched an investigation, with relevant security agencies on the case .

This latest attack is part of a growing pattern of violence by terrorist groups along Nigeria's northern borders. The NIS has assured the public that efforts are being intensified to track down escaping elements and deny them freedom of movement .

The attack on the Bakin Ruwa checkpoint is a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges facing Nigeria, with bandits and terrorists targeting security formations and civilians alike,

Aluta News reports that the attack has sparked widespread condemnation, with calls for increased security measures to protect lives and property. The government has assured the public that it is committed to protecting citizens and will not relent in its efforts to secure the nation.

29/11/2025

Nigerian Troops Thwart Massive Terrorist Attack by Over 300 Militants on Chibok Communities

In a daring operation, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a midnight attack on Chibok communities in Borno State. Over 300 terrorists launched a coordinated attack from multiple fronts around 2:50 a.m., but the soldiers of the 28 Task Force Brigade were on high alert and quickly responded to the threat.

The fierce firefight lasted for over two hours, with the soldiers holding their ground firmly and preventing the terrorists from breaching the security of the adjoining towns. As dawn broke, the terrorists retreated in disarray towards the Azir axis into the Sambisa Forest, attempting to cross the Main Supply Route Damboa-Biu.

Undeterred, the 25 Brigade was tasked to occupy ambush positions ahead of Azir Bridge to intercept the fleeing terrorists, guided by a Nigerian Army Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI deployed a Super Tucano aircraft, which supported the ground troops as they closed in on the terrorists. The terrorists dispersed, and troops disrupted their withdrawal.

The operation was a testament to the combat readiness and professionalism of the troops, with no casualties or equipment lost on the Nigerian Army side. The Nigerian Army assures the public that efforts are being intensified to track down escaping elements and deny them freedom of movement, with exploitation operations ongoing in and around Chibok.

The attack is believed to be carried out by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists, and the Nigerian Army's swift response has dealt a significant blow to their nefarious plans. The success of the operation is a credit to the bravery and dedication of the Nigerian troops, who continue to put their lives on the line to protect the nation.

29/11/2025

President Tinubu nominates 32 additional ambassadors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after he sent the first batch of three names.



In two separate letters to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu asked the Senate to consider and confirm expeditiously 15 nominees as career ambassadors and 17 nominees as non-career ambassadors.



There are four women on the career ambassadors' list and six women on the non-career ambassadors' list.



Among the non-career ambassador designates are Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri (Delta), former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, former Ekiti first lady, Erelu Angela Adebayo, and former Enugu governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.



Others are Tasiu Musa Maigari, the former speaker of the Katsina House of Assembly, Yakubu N. Gambo, a former Commissioner in Plateau State and former deputy executive secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).



Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, a former senator from Plateau; Otunba Femi Pedro, a former deputy governor of Lagos State; Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former aviation minister from Osun State; and Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu from Anambra State are on the nomination list.



Also on the list are former First Lady of Oyo, Fatima Florence Ajimobi, former Lagos Commissioner, Lola Akande, former Adamawa Senator, Grace Bent, former governor of Abia, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, businessman, lawyer and Senator from Ondo State, and the former ambassador of Nigeria to the Holy See, Ambassador Paul Oga Adikwu from Benue State.



Among the nominees for career ambassador and high commissioner-designates are: Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia), Yakubu Nyaku Danladi(Taraba), Miamuna Ibrahim Besto(Adamawa), Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi), Syndoph Paebi Endoni(Bayelsa), Chima Geoffrey Lioma David(Ebonyi) and Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim(Ogun).



The other nominees are Abimbola Samuel Reuben(Ondo), Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah(Edo), Hamza Mohammed Salau(Niger), Ambassador Shehu Barde(Katsina), Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno(Borno), Ambassador Muhammad Saidu Dahiru(Kaduna), Ambassador Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari(Kawara) and Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande(Osun).



The new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations, such as China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Kenya, and to Permanent Missions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and the African Union. All the nominees will know their diplomatic assignments after their confirmation by the Senate.



Last week, President Tinubu sent three ambassadorial nominees for screening and confirmation. The nominees were Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo), Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun). All three are in the pot for posting to the UK, USA, or France after their confirmation.



President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said more nominees for ambassadorial positions will be announced soon.





Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President,

Information and Strategy,

November 29, 2025

29/11/2025

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28/11/2025

‎West African youth leaders push for unified youth reforms, Commend Nigeria Government

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Conservation Foundation inaugurates business advisory group on biodiversity

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Massive Billions Corruption Scandal Unfolds at Bureau of Public Procurement, CSOs Demands Action

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27/11/2025

KADCAPSOSA commissions borehole, whiteboards, furniture in Kaduna Capital School

Share KADCAPSOSA commissions borehole, whiteboards, furniture in Kaduna Capital School By Hussaina Yakubu November 27, 2025 The Kaduna Capital School Old Students Association (KADCAPSOSA), led by its President, Hajiya Rabi Saulawa, has commission a series of community development projects aimed at i...

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BREAKING: BANDITS ABDUCT 16-YEAR-OLD BOY, SIX TEENAGE GIRLS FROM FCT COMMUNITY

Bandits have abducted a 16-year-old boy and six teenage girls from Gidan-Bijimi community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles, raided two houses around 9:47 pm, sparking panic and chaos in the community. Some vigilantes attempted to engage the bandits but were forced to retreat due to their superior firepower .

The FCT Police Command has been notified, and efforts are underway to rescue the abducted victims. This incident is part of a surge in mass kidnappings across northern Nigeria, prompting President Bola Tinubu to declare a nationwide security emergency.

Aluta News reports that the government has vowed to strengthen security measures, including recruiting 50,000 new police officers and deploying forest guards to combat terrorists and bandits.

27/11/2025

Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Passes Away at 98

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