August 12, 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

FMDQ Group Unveils Plans for Equities Market, Extends FX Futures Tenors to 21 Months

Lagos, Nigeria – August 12, 2025 FMDQ Group Plc, owners of Nigeria’s fixed income securities exchange, has announced plans to.

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.

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

General World

Kuwait Cancels Citizenship of 50,000 Over Alleged Fraudulent Claims, Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Nationality Acquisition

In a sweeping move that has drawn both national and international attention, the government of Kuwait has revoked the citizenship.

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General World

Saudi Authorities Roll Out New Regulations for Shared Housing as Part of Nationwide Worker Welfare

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA  In a bold move aimed at improving living conditions for workers across the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia has.

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General World

Midnight Blaze Rattles Historic Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba as Authorities Launch Probe

CÓRDOBA, SPAIN – Panic rippled through the ancient city of Córdoba on Friday night after a fire erupted at the.

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