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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Tajudeen Adebanjo |Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor
News What level of preparedness has the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) achieved for the July 12 chairmanship and councillorship elections? LASIEC is very prepared. I thank God for where we’re coming from, where we are now, and where He is taking us. I would liken our current state to that of a very intelligent student preparing for an important examination. We are ready.
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5 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo |Alao Abiodun
The last batch of 1,315 pilgrims from Lagos State, who participated in this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, returned home yesterday. The flight landed at Muritala International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja around 2pm. Commissioner for Home Affairs and Amrul Hajj, Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, congratulated the pilgrims on completing a successful Hajj, commending them for their good behaviour and exemplary conduct in the Holy Land.
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1 month ago | 
newageislam.com | Richard Ogunsile |Enioluwa Adeniyi |Fidel Rahmati |Tajudeen Adebanjo
02 May 2025 Image for representation. | Diptendu Dutta/AFP ----- India Pakistan Africa Mideast Europe South Asia Arab World North America Southeast Asia Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau URL: https://newageislam.com/islamic-world-news/muslims-kashmiris-pahalgam-attack-killed/d/135406 ----- Don't Want Hatred Against Muslims, Kashmiris: Himanshi Narwal, Wife Of Naval Officer Killed In Pahalgam Attack Scroll Staff Image for representation.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Tajudeen Adebanjo
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has okayed the use of cash for the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for this year’s Hajj. With this development. the apex bank has abandoned its earlier plan to mandate the use of debit cards for all pilgrims. This decision followed the intervention of Vice President Kashim Shettima, who made a compelling appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on behalf of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and concerned pilgrims.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo |Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Lagos State has unveiled what it calls a revolutionary transformation in its health care system. The government cited bold investments in digital innovation, medical education, infrastructure and health access as key achievements. These efforts form the foundation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s six-year legacy in the health sector, aimed at strengthening health care delivery and improving the lives of millions of residents.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo |Bolaji Ogundele
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) will on May 9 begin the airlifting of over 53,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage. This was made known yesterday when NAHCON officials briefed Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja. The figure was slightly more compared to last year’s delegation of 51,447 pilgrims.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Precious Igbonwelundu |Tajudeen Adebanjo |Sam Anokam
Lawmakers reject returnLagos APC promises quick resolutionCP explains police action“I am back as Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly,” Mudashiru Obasa declared yesterday after returning to the chamber, one and half months after he was removed by his colleagues. He repudiated his removal by 36 of the 40 lawmakers, saying it was a nullity.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo |Alao Abiodun
The president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), has described the federal government’s decision to toll some highways as a welcome development. Akinsanya said it would enhance the maintenance of the roads and make them last longer. According to Akinsanya, tolling of highways is not synonymous with Nigerian alone, stating that highway tolling is a norm in some advanced countries he has visited.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo
The commencement of construction work on Ibadan Street in Ilasamaja area of Isolo Local Council Development Area has been welcomed with excitement by residents and road users in the community. Preliminary work began when the contractor – JIDSMA Nigeria Limited contracted by the council authority under the leadership of Olasoju Adebayo to put the road in desirable and motorable state like the adjoining Baale Street moved to site.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo
FCT fixes January 30 registration deadlineThe Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to convey intending pilgrims for this year’s hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, announced this in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Mrs. Fatima Usara.
