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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Saudi Arabian government has closed the e-portal for the 2025 Hajj visa in Nigeria, leaving a total of 2,717 intending pilgrims missing the opportunity to embark on the spiritual journey. The affected Nigerians had completed arrangements with various private tour operators and were hopeful of a possible reopening of the portal, even with the intervention of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
A former Student Union President of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Folahan Olayiwola, has donated his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Chief Volunteer of Michael Taiwo Annual Scholarships, Michael Taiwo, disclosed this on Monday in a statement on his official X account, alongside a screenshot of his chat with Olayiwola.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Oneh-Eh Nchia X of Eleme Kingdom, His Royal Highness King Appolus Chu, has commended the Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umaru Adamu Sanda, for what he described as a reign marked by honour and dignity. King Chu made the remarks during the 25th coronation anniversary of the Gangwari, held over the weekend in Ganye, Adamawa State.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Progressive Youths for National Stability (PYNS) has expressed strong support for a proposal to grant automatic return tickets to performing federal lawmakers under the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of efforts to maintain legislative continuity and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national development agenda. In a statement released on Monday, PYNS president Comrade Aminu Mustapha Bako urged the APC to adopt the policy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Alex Otti of operating a one-man administration devoid of transparency, institutional checks, and accountability. The criticism was voiced on Sunday during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Partners, a grassroots mobilisation group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking at the event in Umuahia, Abia APC Chairman, Dr Kingsley C.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is actively pursuing a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project aimed at supplying natural gas to Europe, positioning the country as a leading player in global energy markets. During a meeting with executives of Vitol Group, the world’s largest independent commodity trader, at the Presidential Villa on Monday, Shettima described Nigeria’s energy sector as a prime investment destination under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
Delta State government is dedicating half of this year’s N46.7 billion education budget exclusively to tertiary education, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, has said. Prof. Tonukari, who disclosed this to journalists in Asaba, said the State stands out nationally for its consistent support to its universities and polytechnics.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly this Friday with a significantly reshuffled squad, following a string of injuries and withdrawals that forced changes to Head Coach Eric Chelle’s original list. First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was never scheduled to make the trip due to burial rites for his late parents.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The mega protest against insecurity and kidnapping in Abraka, a town in Delta State, has turned violent as men of the Nigerian Army allegedly attacked residents participating in the peaceful exercise. The army’s deployment in Abraka has escalated tensions, with reports of gunshots fired during the peaceful protest against insecurity and kidnapping. The situation is volatile, and there are concerns about the use of force against peaceful protesters.
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4 days ago | 
guardian.ng | Oluyemi Ogunseyin
The Nasarawa State Police Command on Monday said its operatives have arrested a car-theft syndicate and recovered a vehicle stolen from Enugu State. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Nasarawa State Police Command, SP Ramhan Nansel, members of the four-man syndicate are Ibrahim Dahiru and Abdulrazaq Muhammed of Angwan Rogo, Jos, Plateau State, 28-year-old Muhammad Sani from Potiskum, Yobe State and Mustapha Isah, a native of Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
