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Katsina to Host Colourful World Hausa Day Celebration on August 26, 2025

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 Rextun boss No Comments

KATSINA, Nigeria Katsina State is gearing up for a grand celebration of World Hausa Day on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, promising a vibrant showcase of Hausa culture, language, and heritage. The event will feature public lectures, cultural displays, and traditional festivities, drawing participants from across Nigeria and the global Hausa community. According to the organisers,…

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Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025

June 28, 2025June 28, 2025 Rextun boss 1 Comment

Discover 10 underrated destinations in Ibadan for your 2025 travel list. Perfect for weekend getaways, couples, and family trips in Nigeria. Ibadan—ancient, bustling, and beautiful—is often overlooked for Lagos or Abuja, but it holds some of Nigeria’s most fascinating and affordable travel gems. Whether you’re a content creator, couple seeking new thrills, or a family…

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Nigerians To Process, Get Passports In Their Homes

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

Nigerians will soon begin to process and receive Nigerian passports from the comfort of their homes, without the hassle of physically appearing to be processed at a passport processing centre. However, only Nigerians who are 18 years and above, and those who are applying for re-issue of their expired passports will be able to process…

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UAE VISA: Conditions For Nigerians To Obtain UAE Entry Documents

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government announced the lifting of visa restrictions imposed on Nigerians by the United Arab Emirates Government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Idris said the Federal Government and the…

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NAHCON Releases 2024 Hajj Fares

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

After several months of speculations about the actual amount of the 2024 hajj fare, the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, has announced the final fare for this year, 2024. According to the Chairman of the Commission, Malam Jalal Arabi who said intending pilgrims from Nigeria’s Southern centre are required to pay N4,899,000 as Hajj fare, while…

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Automated Passport Application To begin January 8 – Interior Minister

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 Rextun boss No Comments

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024, adding that Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport application process online without human contact. Tunji-Ojo, who was speaking during the inspection of facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), alongside…

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Calabar In Festive Top Gear As Carnival Takes Centre Stage

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, on Thursday stood still as the parade of the bands took centre stage in the ongoing cultural festival christened “Carnival Calabar”. The parade, which saw the various bands in their colourful costumes dance through the 12 kilometres carnival route, also saw a large number of residents, tourists and fun seekers…

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17 Dead, 208 Injured As Trailer Conveying 229 Passengers Crashes In Niger State

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

…FRSC Warns Against Passenger Conveyance In Haulage Vehicles The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned drivers of haulage vehicles against transportation of humans after a road crash at Takalafia village along the Yawuri expressway in Magama Local Government of Niger State on Tuesday. The incident involved a red commercial DAF Trailer with registration number…

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Trading Across Borders At All Time Low Over Naira’s Fall

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

The Naira has continued a downward slide in the West African sub-region, trading at N2,010 per CFA1000 at the close of business last Friday. Naira traded at N1,870 per CFA1000 at the open market at the weekend. While, as of Thursday, it was sold at N1,800 at one of the nation’s busiest and most popular…

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Applicants Abandon Over 3000 Travel Passports In Kwara – NIS Boss

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 Rextun boss No Comments

Not less than 3,000 abandoned international passports were awaiting collection by applicants in its office, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command disclosed on Monday. Alhaji Baba Aliyu, the outgoing Comptroller of Passports in the command, disclosed this in Ilorin on the sidelines of a retirement party in his honour. Aliyu urged the federal government…

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Kikma on Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025July 1, 2025
Ibadan is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer. From the serene Agodi Gardens to the breathtaking views…