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    Hajj pilgrims

    Kano pilgrims board announces N7 million as 2027 hajj fare

    The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced N7 million as the final hajj fare for intending pilgrims for the 2027 hajj.

    Agriculture

    Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang

    FG trains 1,127 Plateau youths, women on agric tech, automobile

    Samuel Jatau, the secretary to the state government, called on the beneficiaries to put the knowledge gained into practical use.

    OPINION

    Uba Sani and the making of history

    Governor Uba Sani, since assuming office, has been matching his campaign promises with deeds.

    WPC’s date clash with African Energy Week deserves a proper explanation

    Scheduling the 2026 World Petroleum Congress almost directly against Africa’s flagship energy gathering risks forcing governments and industry leaders into an unnecessary choice.

    Abdul Mahmud: The bandit who was defrauded

    Who protects the predators from being preyed upon?

    When Results Speak: Why Tinubu’s commendation of Zacch Adedeji matters

    Dr Adedeji, in line with the express directive of President Tinubu, championed reforms that make taxation simpler, fairer, and more efficient.

    Azu Ishiekwene: AEDC: What it takes to get a meter

    They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    World

    Trump boarding Air Force One

    Trump confirms switching Air Force One for smaller plane, fearing Iran’s attack after NATO summit

    U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched from Air Force One to a smaller military aircraft when leaving Turkey after the NATO summit in July.

    Africa

    Dangote Refinery

    Refinery: Lawmaker backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark

    Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources has pledged legislative support for establishing a transparent West African refined fuel pricing benchmark.