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NAHCON Warns Pilgrims Against Outdoor Activities Amid Soaring Temperatures in Saudi Arabia

4 days ago | okay.ng | Farouk Mohammed

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a heatwave advisory to all Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, urging them to avoid outdoor movement between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to dangerously high temperatures, Okay.ng reports. The warning comes as Saudi Arabia’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) projected daytime temperatures to spike between 40°C and 47°C, accompanied by poor visibility and possible thunderstorms.
NNPC Warns Against Viral Deepfake Scam Video • Okay.ng

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed a viral AI-generated video circulating on social media, which falsely features the cloned voice of its Group CEO, Mr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari, promoting a non-existent poverty alleviation scheme. In a statement released on Thursday by Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the company, NNPC Ltd described the content as entirely fictitious and warned Nigerians not to fall for the scam.
I’ve Set Aside Pride to Restore Peace in Rivers - Fubara

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that he is prioritising peace and reconciliation over personal pride and political power in order to restore stability in Rivers State. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with leaders of the Simplified Movement in Port Harcourt, the governor said efforts are already underway to resolve the state’s lingering political crisis. He expressed confidence that both the executive and legislative arms of government will soon be back on track.
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah Elected AfDB President

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has emerged as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), securing a sweeping 76.18% of the vote in the final round of a fiercely contested election. Tah, a seasoned economist and former chief of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), will officially assume office as the 9th president of the AfDB on September 1, 2025, replacing Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina, whose two-term tenure concludes this year.
BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu Praises Tinubu's Economic Policies, Highlights Positive Business Environment • Okay.ng

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its economic policies, emphasizing their positive impact on the Nigerian business environment. In a recent interview, Rabiu specifically commended the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange (FX) regime, stating these measures have created a more stable and equitable landscape for businesses and are pivotal for the nation’s progress.
FIRS Slams FCTA Over Office Shutdown, Denies Owing 25 Years of Ground Rent

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has faulted the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for sealing its Abuja office over alleged non-payment of ground rent, describing the move as “unprofessional” and “disruptive.”The FCTA enforcement team on Tuesday shut down several properties in Abuja, including the FIRS office in Zone 5, Access Bank at Wuse Market, and a Total filling station, citing what it described as long-standing defaults on ground rent payments.
'Granted Visa But Denied Entry'

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has been deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from performing the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, despite being issued a visa for the religious exercise. Confirming the development via a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, the Kaduna-based cleric said Saudi authorities denied him entry into Medina upon arrival, citing concerns tied to his political views.
The North Holds Key to Nigeria’s Transformation - Peter Obi

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has reiterated his belief that Nigeria’s northern region possesses the potential to transform the entire country, if properly harnessed. Speaking on Sunday at a meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (North) in Abuja, Obi expressed concern over the alarming poverty levels in the region, attributing it to a chronic lack of investment and government attention.
NCC Orders Telecom Operators to Notify Users of Major Network Outages, Ensure Compensation

1 week ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive mandating telecom operators to notify consumers of any major service disruptions, including the cause of the outage, affected areas, and an estimated time for restoration. In a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, acting head of public affairs, the NCC said telecom companies must also inform customers at least one week in advance if the outage is planned.
Training Aircraft Veers Off Runway at Ilorin Airport, FAAN Confirms

2 weeks ago | okay.ng | Muhammad Aliyu

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that a training aircraft veered off the runway at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Saturday evening. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, in a statement on Saturday, said the incident involved a Diamond DA42 aircraft with registration number 5N-BNI, which was being used for training and had two persons on board.