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Ali Pantami withdraws from APC governorship primaries
Gombe – Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, a renowned Nigerian cleric cum politician, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary race in Gombe State, citing alleged violations
Read MoreNigerian government official dies while on Hajj duties
Makkah: Alhaji Shehu Yahaya Jalam, a Nigerian government official, has died during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. He was the Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office
Read MoreHajj 2026: Ghana pilgrims airlifting ends on May 19
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has indicated that the last batch of Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims will depart the country on May 19, 2026. This was due to the
Read MoreHajj 2026: Ghana authorised to operate clinics in Makkah
Accra: Ghana’s Hajj medical team has been granted a full operational license to run two medical clinics during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The medical team, led by medical director Dr.
Read MoreEid-ul-Adha 2026: Government declares May 27 as public holiday
Accra: The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026, as a public holiday for the celebration of Eid ul-Adha. The Ministry of the Interior urged the public to observe the
Read MoreHajj 2026: Accra pilgrims airlifting begins on Monday
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana will commence the second phase of the Hajj pilgrims’ airlifting in Accra on Monday, May 10, 2026, with a backlog of 48 Tamale
Read MoreMuslims opposed Alima Mahama as 2008 running mate to Akufo-Addo — Mustapha Abdul Hamid
Accra: Mustapha Abdul Hamid, former minister of information, has disclosed that former president Nana Akufo-Addo had wanted a northern Muslim woman, Hajia Alima Mahama, to serve as his running mate
Read MoreHajj 2026: Mixed feelings as first Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
Tamale: Departure of the first Ghanaian hajj flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Friday, May 1, 2026 has brought mixed feelings to some relatives of the pilgrims. From
Read MoreSupreme Court dismisses objection against sueing Wesley Girls Board of Governors
Accra: The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Wesley Girls’ High School seeking to strike out a suit challenging the constitutionality of some of its religious directives, clearing the
Read MoreHajj 2026: Ghana deploys advance team to Saudi Arabia
Accra: The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana has dispatched an 11-member advance team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. The team,
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