A Nigerian cleric, Apostle Momo Promise of Zion Flames Prophetic and Intercessory Ministries, has called on the Federal Government to urgently investigate the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Kaduna and Zamfara states. The pastor warned against politicising the attacks, stressing that innocent Nigerians continue to lose their lives daily across affected communities. In a…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed appreciation to the Supreme Council of the Tiv Nation for endorsing him for a second term ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia described the endorsement as both humbling and inspiring, noting that…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cautioned protesters not to damage critical infrastructure during rallies scheduled for Monday in Abuja. FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, gave the warning in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The demonstrations are being organised by different groups, both supporting and opposing…
Nigeria’s drive for universal health coverage has received a boost, with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) pledging to leverage newly granted financial autonomy to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots. Speaking at the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja, Hon. Aminu Hassan, Chairman of Jalingo Local Government, Taraba State, said direct…
Fire on Tuesday gutted some shops in the Ladipo market destroying goods worth millions of Naira. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. He said that the agency received distress calls through its 767…
President Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to former Governor of Jigawa State and elder statesman, Alhaji Sule Lamido, on the launch of his autobiography titled “Being True to Myself”, describing it as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s political literature and democratic discourse. Speaking on behalf of the President yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Information…
Nigeria’s newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Aneke, has outlined a bold vision to transform the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) into a “lethal, disciplined and intelligent” force, capable of pre-empting threats and dominating the nation’s airspace with precision and agility. Speaking during his confirmation hearing before the National Assembly…
The Federal Government has forged pivotal partnership with African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) and others toward ensuring that the creative and tourism sector contributes meaningfully to the nation’s economy. Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Musawa said the partnerships were initiated and…
The political spotlight is fixed on Atlanta as several Republican contenders for the 2024 presidential race converge on the city, hoping to make their mark and challenge the looming presence of Donald Trump. However, the backdrop of Trump’s recent indictment casts a shadow over the scene, reminding everyone of the legal challenges he faces. The…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched formal discussions with the Police Service Commission (PSC) to train police personnel in forensic science and DNA analysis, in a bid to bolster investigative efficiency in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The talks, which commenced this week in Abuja, are part of UNIBEN’s broader vision to support security reforms…
