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The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, will headline the 2026 annual reunion lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA), scheduled to hold in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The three-day event, slated for May 8 to May 10, 2026, will take place at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, and is expected to attract over 300 delegates, including participants from the diaspora. According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo, and the Public Relations Officer, Ibraheem Fagbenro,…

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently introduce support measures, including possible subsidy arrangements, for Hajj air carriers following the sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammed, the civil society organisation warned that the soaring cost of Jet A1 fuel poses a serious threat to the successful airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The group aligned with concerns raised by aviation stakeholders, noting that the situation could disrupt operations if immediate…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj exercise will take off on May 3 from Gateway International Airport, marking a historic first departure for pilgrims from Ogun State’s capital. The flight, operated by Flynas, signaled the commencement of the nationwide airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The development followed the recent construction of the airport, enabling Ogun State pilgrims to depart directly from within the state for the first time. On the same day, other carriers are scheduled to…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of Mali’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Lieutenant General Sadio Camara, describing the incident as tragic and deeply troubling. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, conveyed Nigeria’s profound sympathy to the bereaved family, the Malian Armed Forces, and the government and people of Mali following the fatal terrorist attacks of April 25, 2025. He noted that the loss comes at a critical moment in Mali’s history, stressed that such acts…

A major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with its global diaspora was taken on Tuesday as the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), convened a high-level validation workshop in Abuja. The workshop focused on a comprehensive study titled “A Six-Continent Survey of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora: Policy Measures for Harnessing Contributions to National Development.” Held at BON Hotel, Octagon, Jahi, the event brought together policymakers, lawmakers, development partners, diaspora experts, and representatives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). In…