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NAHCON Confirms Successful Airlifting Of 79% Of Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully transported 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1% of the total intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. This was disclosed in a statement by Hajiya Fatima Usara, the Assistant Director of Information and Publication, on Wednesday in Madina. According to the statement, the airlift operations, which commenced on May 9, have successfully carried...
Boko Haram Has Informants Among Politicians, Security Forces — Zulum
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has alleged that certain Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces are acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Zulum made the revelation during an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, vowing to bolster intelligence efforts and take a hard stance against internal saboteurs. “We have informants and collaborators within the...
Enugu Yet To Benefit From 13% Oil Revenue Allocation — Gov Mbah
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has urged the federal government to include the state in the disbursement of the 13% oil revenue derivation, citing the Derivation Principle as enshrined in the amended 1999 Constitution. Governor Mbah made the call on Wednesday when he hosted members of the Indices and Disbursement Committee from the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC)...
DSS Denies Involvement In Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest In Kenya
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied involvement in the controversial 2021 arrest and repatriation of IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya. The agency insisted its operations are strictly limited to Nigeria’s borders. https://youtu.be/gjXbHetLn3o This revelation came during the cross-examination of a prosecution witness, code-named Mr. BBB, who is an intelligence officer with the DSS. Under questioning by defence counsel...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Court Warns Against Live Streaming As Judge Reprimands Defence Team
![Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers, Family Set For May 21, 22 Court Appearance [See Approved Attendance List]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/490457363_1661281838096015_5453791549301284043_n-640x359.jpg "Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Court Warns Against Live Streaming As Judge Reprimands Defence Team")
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning against live streaming and improper use of social media during the ongoing trial of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on 21st May 2025. The judge’s warning followed a complaint from prosecution counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), who raised concerns over alleged live postings of court documents and...
Tinubu Applauds Success Of British-Nigerians In London Mayoral Elections
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, following their recent election and inauguration as mayors in London. In a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised both individuals for upholding the reputation of Nigerians in the diaspora and for continuing the legacy of excellence and service. The president commended...
JAMB Reviews 379,000 UTME Resit Results
Prior to the final release to the public on Thursday, a final audit of the results of the 379,775 candidates who claim to have taken the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination is being carried out. The audit team includes officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, civil society organisations, academics and other independent observers. A source, who did...
Jonathan Applauds Past National Assembly For Standing Up To Presidents
Goodluck Jonathan, the former president of Nigeria, has recalled a period when Nigeria had a thriving National Assembly that could override the president's vetoes of significant legislation. Jonathan made these remarks on Wednesday evening at the Champions of Nigerian Content Awards Dinner, organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Honoured with the Nigerian Content Lifetime...
Juve’s Rejection Reignites Race For Osimhen
Several Italian sources have stated that the Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has turned down the opportunity to join Juventus this summer, which has given Premier League powerhouses Arsenal and Manchester United an advantage in their pursuit of the player. Naples-based media Il Mattino and Radio Kiss Kiss report that the Nigerian forward has closed the door on a potential move...
Petrol Price War Closes Nearly 5,000 Fuel Stations
As thousands of independent marketers are currently reducing their operations, more than 4,900 owners of retail petrol outlets have closed their doors, according to downstream oil dealers. They attributed this to rising financial losses from unpredictable and volatile costs in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) sold by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and PMS importers. This comes against the backdrop...
