August 11, 2025

Religion

Religion

Saudi Authorities Restrict Drone Use During 2026 Hajj, Enforce Media Regulations

Saudi Arabia has officially barred the use of drones for photography and video coverage during the upcoming 2026 Hajj pilgrimage,.

Religion

Masjid al-Haram Introduces Special Iftar Programme for White Days, Mondays and Thursdays

In a move to support worshippers observing voluntary fasts, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.

Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims Religion

Pakistan Pegs 2026 Hajj Fare at ₦6.3 Million for 25-Day Official Package, Receives Over 58,000

In a major announcement ahead of the 2026 pilgrimage season, the government of Pakistan has revealed that intending pilgrims participating.

Business

Business

STANBIC Leads Gainers as All-Share Index Strengthens Above 145,000, Market Capitalization Hits N92.3 Trillion

Lagos, August 11, 2025 The Nigerian Stock Exchange experienced a positive trading session on Monday, with STANBIC IBTC Holdings emerging.

Business

Nigerian Startup Chowdeck Secures $9 Million Series A Funding to Expand into New Cities

Lagos, August 11, 2025 Chowdeck, a Nigerian food delivery startup, has successfully raised $9 million in a Series A funding.

Business Insurance

New Law Triggers Surge in Nigeria’s Insurance Stocks

Nigeria’s insurance industry is witnessing an unprecedented boom in stock performance following the enactment of a new law designed to.

ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Entertainment General

Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers for Naira Abuse in Oyo State

Ibadan, July 2, 2025 — The Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has convicted two social media personalities, Bukola.

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Entertainment Football Sports

Iwobi Leads Nigerian Contingent Among Global Most Impactful Football Players

Abuja — Alex Iwobi has emerged as the standout Nigerian footballer featured among the world’s most impactful players, according to.

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Entertainment

16-Year-Old Nigerian Artist Receives N5 Million and Full Scholarship from Rainoil for Creative Excellence

Sixteen-year-old Chinedu Nwali has been awarded a N5 million cash prize and a full scholarship up to university level by.

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WORLD

World

Rare Venus-Jupiter Conjunction to Grace Saudi Skies Before Sunrise on August 12

Residents and visitors across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including those in the sacred city of Makkah, are in for.

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World

Iran and Iraq Discuss Bilateral Security Cooperation in High-Level Meeting

Tehran, August 11, 2025 Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, held talks with Qasim al-Araji, Iraq’s National.

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World

U.S. Mulls Shorter Fixed Visa Duration for Students, Exchange Visitors, and Foreign Journalists

The United States government is considering a policy change that could see reduced fixed visa periods for international students, exchange.

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