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FULL LIST: 15 New Key Guidelines Pilgrims Must Note Ahead of 2026 Hajj
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has unveiled a new set of operational guidelines for the 2026 Hajj, introducing major changes to flight procedures, group movement, medical screening, and data processing. The directives, released on December 4 after a strategic meeting with State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and accredited Hajj airlines at NAHCON headquarters in
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Customs Seizes Petroleum Products Worth N181.6m in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), operating under the special task force Operation Whirlwind, has intercepted petroleum products valued at N181.6 million within an eight-week period along the Nigeria–Cameroon border. National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Kolapo Oladeji, announced the development during a press briefing on Thursday in Yola. He revealed that the seizures were recorded
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Nigerian Army Rescues 10 Kidnapped Women in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 abducted women during a special operation conducted early Friday in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A credible military source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The victims were kidnapped from their farms in Unguwan Nungu
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Pensioners Threaten Nationwide Naked Protest Over Unpaid Arrears
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has announced plans for a nationwide naked protest to demand payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and approved palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, who also leads the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NIPOST Chapter), disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. According to
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Who is Avadhut Sathe, the ‘Finfluencer’ Banned and Fined ₹546 Crore by SEBI? Five Key Facts
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken stringent action against Avadhut Sathe, a well-known stock-market trainer, and his company Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy Pvt Ltd (ASTAPL). SEBI has banned them from the securities market and directed them to return an estimated ₹546 crore, citing unregistered investment advisory activities. Here’s what you need
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IndiGo Cancels All Departure Flights from Delhi IGI Airport Till Midnight Amid Operational Chaos
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, on Friday cancelled all its departure flights from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport until midnight, citing operational disruptions linked to new flight duty norms. The cancellations add to a wider crisis, with over 1,000 IndiGo flights already cancelled or delayed across several airports since Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded and creating
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Why IndiGo Flights Are Being Cancelled Across India: Inside the Airline’s Operational Crisis
Over the past four days, India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has faced an unprecedented operational meltdown, resulting in the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights nationwide. Major airports including Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai have borne the brunt, leaving thousands of passengers stranded in long queues, enduring extended delays, and facing confusion over flight status. Social
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Five Pivotal Ideas for India and the World at a Global Inflection Point: Amitabh Kant at HTLS 2025
The global landscape today is at an unprecedented turning point. Geopolitical tensions are intensifying, international trade increasingly reflects a pattern of retaliation, and climate shocks are becoming more frequent and severe. At the same time, technological innovations are progressing at a rate that far outpaces the capacity of global policy frameworks to respond effectively. Institutions
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New Foundation Launched to Tackle Sickle Cell Disease and Related Conditions
A new foundation has been established to address Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Sickle Cell Trait (SCT), and arthritis. Founder Festus Okechukwu Ogbu named the foundation after his daughter, who passed away from SCD, emphasizing its mission to raise awareness and support patients affected by these conditions. Speaking on the initiative, Ogbu said, “Sickle Cell Disease
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FG Launches Technology-Driven Revenue System to Curb Leakages, Boost Transparency
The Federal Government has unveiled a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (REVOP), designed to transform how public funds are tracked, collected, and managed. At the same time, the government introduced the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a standardised digital proof of payment into Federal Government accounts. The FTR ensures that every
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