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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has increased the fare for this year’s pilgrimmage to Saudi Arabia by N1,918,032.91, setting a deadline of March 28, 2024. YOUNEWS learnt that the development to the forex crisis, which Nigeria has been battling for month is directly responsible for the development. NAHCON had initially pegged the fare for this year’s Hajj at ...
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25 March
Veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor, 61, dies of Kidney Failure
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, died on Sunday at the age of 61. Fans took to social media on Sunday to mourn the passing of the actor known for his comical roles on screen, who passed away after a protracted battle with kidney disease. A social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, @Morris_Monye, while mourning the actor, said help ...
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25 March
Ramadan: Nasiru Danu Donates Cartons of Noodles To University Students
The chairman/CEO of Nasiru Danu Foundation, Alhaji Nasiru Danu, on Saturday, donated 500 cartons of noodles to the students of the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA, the foundation had previously donated 500 cartoons of noodles to the students of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State. Alhaji Danu handed over the cartons of noodles to the Vice-Chancellor of UNIABUJA, AbdulRasheed Na’Allah, at the ...
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25 March
Behold, the 5 new elite directors at First Bank
Until February 2023, Mr. Adeeyo was the Chairman, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc and had previously served on the board of other reputable companies Including, Central Securities and Clearing Company Plc and Viathan Engineering Limited, among others. Mr. Adeeyo’s banking career started at the Corporate Banking Department of the Nigerian International Bank (Citibank) and was later moved to the reconstituted Treasury ...
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24 March
Moscow attack: Death toll rises to 133, Putin set for revenge
At least 133 people are now known to have been killed as more bodies were found in the rubble, Russia’s Investigative Committee revealed on Saturday morning. The Russian Investigative Committee said more bodies were found as emergency responders cleared the rubble from the fiery attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall. The search operation at the venue is still ...
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24 March
JAMB Extends Direct Entry Registration By Two Weeks
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the 2024 Direct Entry registration by two weeks to enable all intending candidates register. JAMB Public Communication Advisor (PCA), Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement yesterday noted that the Board commenced the 2024 Direct Entry on February 28, 2024 and was to have concluded it on March 28, but on subsequent ...
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24 March
150 Kuriga Pupils still in captivity, one dies, 137 rescue
It is not yet Uhuru on the matter of released Kuriga School Children. Giving an update Sunday morning, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, a Major-General, said the number of the rescued victims stood at 137, comprising 76 females and 61 males. The senior military officer, who did not state whether ransom was paid, explained that the troops teamed ...
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24 March
FG, Military silent on Ransom payment to rescue Kuriga Pulpils
There are unaswered questions on the mind of many regarding the news of freedom regained by some of Kuriga Pulpils in Kaduna. Why would the kidnappers not be apprehended ? Did government paid Ransom? What about the remaining pulpils ? The Defence Headquarters, on Sunday, said it had troops rescued the abducted pupils and teachers of LEA School Kuriga in ...
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24 March
Again, Delta boys gun down 6 policemen on rescue mission, 6 missing
Barely a week after killings of 18 soldiers in the Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, another similar manner of killings has happened ! The Force Headquarters of the Nigeria Police on Saturday released the identities of 12 policemen, six of whom they said were gruesomely murdered and the six others still missing during ...
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24 March
286 kidnapped Kuriga Pulpils regain freedom, One dies in Captivity
The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 286 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Although it was initially reported that 287 schoolchildren were abducted, official sources said some had escaped earlier that day, and that the actual number was 138. In any case , one of the victims died in captivity. It was ...
