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Hundreds of intending Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia have been stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.The affected pilgrims are said to be private tour operators under the umbrella of the Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHUON).Some of the tour operators had booked Arik Air, one of the airlines approved by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), for the airlift of pilgrims to the Holy...

The Oshodi-based artist on an art residency in the United Kingdom has unveiled three new works highlighting his Yoruba roots and examining current affairs.VISUAL artist and artist in residence at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Rochester, United Kingdom, AboloreSobayo, has introduced three new bodies of works at his ongoing ‘Residence Exhibition’ at the institution.The show, on till Wednesday, June 21, began with a private viewing...

A Federal High Court in Minna has issued a restraining order to the Niger State Government, prohibiting the demolition of Ashrab Energy International Limited, a company located in the state.The Niger State Government had previously marked Ashrab, situated in Keteren-Gwari, Minna, with occupancy numbers NGS/913 and NGS/8821 for demolition on May 30, 2023, shortly after the Governor of Niger State was sworn in on May 29, 2023.In a court order...

As Nigeria joins the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to seize the opportunities presented by digitalization for the learning and development of Nigerian children.The theme for this year’s Day of the African Child is “The Rights of the Child in the digital environment.”“Digital technology provides us with a...

Oladipupo Amoo is a First Class graduate of the Faculty of Law, University of Benin, for the 2020/2021 academic session. In this interview by YUSUF ABDULKADIR, he speaks about his academic journey.How did you feel when you realised that you were going tograduate with such with First class?I was overwhelmed with joy. All the years of hard work and sacrifice had finally brought success. It was also a day of gratitude, as I was able to achieve this...

Young people living in Nigeria are among those most at risk of the impacts of climate change, threatening their health, education and protection.According to a UNICEF report, Nigeria ranked second in terms of the risk that climate change poses to children out of 163 countries in World.During an interaction section with school children in basic classes and secondary students with Nigerian Tribune in the Life camp area and Kubwa of the Federal...

Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a civil society organization comprised of Nigerian journalists who monitor and report on activities in the Hajj and Umrah industry, has commended the “Exemplary Patriotism” and full cooperation shown by the airlines selected by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for this year’s pilgrimage.NAHCON had chosen seven airlines, including Max Air, Azman, Air Peace, Aero Contractors, Ari Air, Value Jet,...

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide its members with intervention funds such as was given to Dangote to enable them to complete their refinery projects.This was even as they stated that small and medium-sized modular refineries are needed and essential to meet the demand for fuel supply, thus fostering competition.In a statement jointly signed by the Executive...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria has announced that over 280,000 students and teachers in Nigeria have already registered and become active on the Nigeria Learning Platform (NLP) within a year of its introduction. The digital learning platform was launched to enhance education in Nigeria.UNICEF has also provided 13,500 tablets, 1,000 smart rechargeable projectors, and 780 internet routers to 780 public schools located in...

Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has felicitated with the newly elected President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio on his victory at the just-concluded election of Presiding Officers of the Senate.Governor Abdulrazaq in a congratulatory message addressed to Senator Akpabio which was obtained by Nigerian Tribune, pledged the Forum’s support for the 10th Assembly.“Sir, Please accept...