Hajj 2024 Guest of King Salman from Nigria Nigerian Muslim pilgrims, a diverse group from 32 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are preparing to ascend Mount Arafat. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully transported 50,865 pilgrims, including 31,726 males and 19,139 females, for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi

Participatory Budgeting Participatory Budgeting and the Plight of Indigenous Women, by Chioma Kanu While transparency alone is not sufficient for improving the implementation of livelihood projects, inclusive community participation is crucial for realizing the positive outcomes associated with greater budget transparency and accountability. Improved livelihoods budget outcome and good governance requires the meaningful engagement of

The Kano state police command has banned the celebration of Durbar in the metropolitan city, which was earlier planned by the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and reinstated Muhammadu SanusiII. The Durbar is a traditional event usually held on the second day of Sallah. It involves the emir riding a horse through major areas of

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, police public relations officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district

The police have nabbed six young Nigerians promoting fraud and terrorism in the nation’s capital city, Abuja The FCT police authorities disclosed this to the press and disclosed that the suspects operate by selling registered sim cards from N5,000 upwards to criminals The FCT police commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, said criminals used the cards for

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio have been commended on their first anniversary A pro-democracy group under the aegis of The Natives said Akpabio’s leadership has spearheaded legislative initiatives that address pressing national issues The Natives urged Nigerians, irrespective of their political interest, tribe, or religion to renew their hopes and support

Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye left many swooning over the admirable relationship she has with her father The Nollywood star took her time to consciously celebrate her father as he added a year on June 13th, 2024 Bimbo gushed about her father’s affection with a special song she composed and spoke about their family struggles  Nigerian

  For Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations Over 8,500 households in the Lagos East Senatorial District , today benefited from the Ileya edition of the Food Pack distribution programme of Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru. Excited beneficiaries who were drawn from the 16 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas of the district, thronged venues of the Food pack

Nigeria and other African countries will require over $100 billion in annual investment in the power sector by 2030 to address their electricity woes which continue to minimise the continent’s economic growth. This was disclosed by Amina Benkhadra, the director-general of the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM), the national oil company of

… Repays $2.4bn of $5.5bn refinery loan …Dangote produces 1,500mw for self-consumption Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote says he will go into steel production in the near future, with West Africa as his target market like Andrew Carnegie led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century and became one of

Prekese, also known as Aidan fruit, is a pod-bearing tree that belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is widely used in traditional African medicine for its therapeutic properties. The plant’s pods, rich in essential nutrients, are commonly used in soups, stews, and herbal remedies. Prekese is not just a culinary delight; it is also revered

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