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By Ekpenyong Emmanuel As the Hajj season approaches, intending pilgrims from Kano State are racing against time to meet the February 3rd deadline for payment. The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged pilgrims to complete their payment of N8,457,685.59 to avoid any last-minute complications. For many pilgrims, the Hajj …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel In a bold move, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has refused to allow US deportation flights carrying Colombian migrants to enter the country’s airspace. This decision comes after Brazil expressed outrage over the treatment of its deported citizens, who were handcuffed during their flight, sparking concerns about human …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel In a brutal assault, Boko Haram terrorists killed over 20 Nigerian Army personnel, including a battalion commander, two senior officers, and 17 soldiers, during an attack on a military base in Borno State. The attack, which occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, targeted the 149 Battalion in …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Owo Concerned Group in Ondo State has attributed the rising cult clashes in the Owo area to political sponsorship and parental neglect. This was the outcome of a stakeholders’ meeting held over the weekend, which brought together various community leaders, traditional rulers, and government representatives. The …