The Anioma State Creation Movement has praised the National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review for unanimously endorsing the creation of a new state in the South-East region of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, the group’s Media Director, Chief Tonnie Oganah, described the decision as a bold and historic step towards…
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced an investigation into the expenditure of N1.12 trillion allocated to the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). This inquiry also includes a review of N215 billion disbursed by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank for agribusiness projects, along with N3 billion provided by the Bank of Industry to…
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that his late father left behind more than 20 houses for his children in Maiduguri, Borno State. Kyari, who is facing charges for allegedly failing to fully disclose his assets as required by law, made the disclosure while…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided key insights into how Nigeria and other African nations can address their growing debt burdens and foreign exchange challenges. The Bank’s Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof. Kevin Urama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that strategic borrowing and political stability were critical for growth….
The Kwara Government has assured the people of Edu Local Government Area and environs of its commitment to strengthening the security of lives and property in the state. The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he led the state government’s delegation to villages attacked by suspected…
In the opening match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup, the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) secured a 3-0 victory over Vietnam. The match took place at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, with an announced crowd of 41,107 in attendance. Sophia Smith, a rising star in the USWNT, had an outstanding World…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $912 million over the next three years to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, urging governments to make bold decisions that could save millions of lives. Announcing the pledge at the 2025 Goalkeepers event on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly…
A passenger train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed on Thursday morning, leaving several cabins overturned along the busy corridor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident caused panic among the passengers, many of whom scrambled to safety. Although details remained sketchy, there were no confirmed reports of casualties as of press…
Arewa Integrity and Leadership Forum has raised alarm over a viral video in which Wamban Shinkafi claimed he knows the identities and hideouts of bandit leaders terrorising Zamfara. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, its Secretary, Yusuf Ilyasu Usman, described the revelations as dangerous, shocking and deeply suspicious. He said Shinkafi’s bold declaration that he…
Fiji will host the 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from 9–12 February at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. The theme is “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future.” Around 150 delegates, including attorneys general, justice ministers, and solicitors general from 56 Commonwealth countries,…
