The Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State is aiming to immunise around 268,000 children under five during the ongoing December 2025 vaccination exercise. Local Government Immunisation Officer, Mr Ashiru Muazu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the campaign had recorded encouraging progress. He said he was confident that the full…
Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has reminded the Army’s newly promoted Major Generals that their fresh ranks come with expectations that go far beyond ceremony, urging them to embody the highest ideals of military leadership. Addressing the 27 senior officers at their investiture on Wednesday in Abuja, Musa described the moment as…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed to the United States to widen sanctions against Rwanda, warning that Washington’s credibility as a mediator is at stake as violence surges once again in the country’s troubled east. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner issued the appeal as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels made a fresh advance, capturing the strategic…
The Anambra Police Command says it has recorded a major victory in its battle against violent crime with the arrest of a 26-year-old robbery suspect believed to be heavily involved in the kidnap and murder of Hon. Justice Azuka of the Labour Party. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North I Constituency, was abducted on Christmas Eve…
Nigeria is seeking to elevate its ties with Thailand into a comprehensive strategic partnership, according to Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, who met with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow during the relaunch of the Thailand–Africa Initiative in Bangkok. In a statement issued by his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar highlighted the long-standing cordiality between…
The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence, describing the move as both “well-deserved” and reassuring for the nation. At a press briefing jointly addressed by Chairman Ango Bally and Secretary Lilian Silas, the forum said Musa’s rise to the top of…
The Anglican Diocese of Kwoi has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to temper its economic reforms with compassion, warning that many Nigerians are slipping further into poverty each day. The appeal was contained in a communiqué released after the third session of the fifth diocesan synod held in Kafanchan. The document, endorsed by Bishop Paul…
A retired Nigerian Army Major based in the United States, Ambrose Agho, has urged African leaders to embrace genuine democratic principles by offering quality governance and prioritising the welfare of their citizens. In a telephone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Agho described Africa as a continent endowed with immense natural…
The Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has downplayed the departure of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, insisting the party will feel no loss after his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Mr Hakeem Olalemi, the PDP Vice Chairman (Central), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Fubara’s move was less a reflection…
NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) has recorded its highest daily oil output in more than 30 years, producing 355,000 barrels per day on 1 December 2025. The achievement represents a major step forward for Nigeria’s upstream sector and reflects NEPL’s focus on operational efficiency, disciplined management, and structured field development. Commenting on the milestone, NNPC Limited…
