Saudi Arabia denies Sheikh Gumi entry for Hajj
Saudi Arabia has denied prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi entry for the 2025 Hajj, despite his valid visa and inclusion in Nigeria’s official delegation.
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Shaykh Gumi barred from Hajj, deported to Nigeria, despite valid visa
“Due to some reasons related to my views on world politics, the authorities in Saudi Arabia do not want me to be present at Hajj…”
Lagos exempts sachet water, PET bottles from single-use plastics ban
Lagos State will begin enforcing a ban on select single-use plastic products starting July 1.
Yoruba council commends Tinubu on IMF loan repayment
The Yoruba Council Worldwide has applauded President Bola Tinubu for repaying the $3.4 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, calling it a milestone for Nigeria’s economic recovery.
Drowning in imports: rice farmers reel as local industry collapses
Farmers blame insecurity, cheap imports, and poor policy support for job losses and plummeting rice production.
Islamic scholar raises alarm over Nigerians defrauding pilgrims in Mecca
An elderly pilgrim from Yobe was defrauded after handing $500 to a fellow Nigerian who claimed he would convert it. “The man returned and gave him five $1 notes… defrauding him of $495.”
JAMB releases 2025 resit results, exposes widespread exam fraud
“Some centres colluded with proprietors to hack local networks, remotely submitting candidate responses,” Oloyede revealed.
Oshoffa 40th Memorial : CCC Nat’l HQ wins $1,500 prize money for juvenile Bible quiz
Represented by Brothers Babalola Jeremiah and Hassan Abraham,the winner beat 29 other parishes to win the coveted $1,500 prize money on Saturday.
Lincoln Presidential Foundation auctions 144 memorabilia items to pay off debt
Among the highest-selling items was a bloodstained pair of gloves found in Lincoln’s pocket the night he was assassinated, which sold for $1.5 million.
NNPCL halts Port Harcourt refinery operations for maintenance
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has suspended operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery for planned maintenance.