Stakeholders have continued to express mixed reactions over the 2026 budgetary allocation to the non-functional Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. The ASCL established in 1979, is a critical asset conceived to drive Nigeria’s modernisation. NAN reports that ASCL was allocated N6.69 billion…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged collaboration across all sectors to curb stereotyping, create opportunities, and strengthen collective humanity. She made the remarks during the commissioning of the Gender and Public Policy Studies Centre (GaPPS) at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, which has been named the Sen. Oluremi…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, says that the deep rooted environmental, political and security challenges are affecting the property and peace in the Sahel region. Abubakar stated this in Abuja on Thursday at the 1st News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) International Lecture. The lecture has the theme, “Insecurity in the Sahel, 2008 to 2024:…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo A retired military intelligence officer, politician, and philanthropist, Hon. Nahum Tsokwa, has called for lasting peace between the Jukun and Tiv communities in Rafin-Kada, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, urging residents to embrace unity and cooperation for the growth of the area. Speaking during a community peace and unity…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has cautioned public officials against any form of misconduct, following the resignation of the Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that Namadi’s resignation may be linked to his alleged involvement in the bail process of a suspected drug offender. Addressing the…
Khalil Al-Hayya, a member of Hamas’ political bureau said that Gaza is entering a new phase focused on removing the effects of Israeli aggression and beginning the rebuilding process. In a video message released by Hamas, Al-Hayya said, “We are now entering a new phase in our noble Gaza, a phase of construction, solidarity, and…
Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein. The Super Eagles, who needed victory to stay in contention, fell behind midway through the first half when captain William Troost-Ekong turned the ball into his own net under pressure. Calvin Bassey…
Madagascar’s political tensions deepened on Tuesday after President Andry Rajoelina’s administration announced the dissolution of the National Assembly — a move that came just as lawmakers were preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against him. A presidential decree stated that the dissolution was carried out “in accordance with Article 60 of the Constitution,” effectively disbanding the…
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. The President said this at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday. “An independent…
The Nigerian Army has completed the training of 174 personnel from the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in a bid to improve their tactical efficiency and use of modern security tools. The week-long exercise, held under the theme “Enhancing Tactical Efficiency Through Modern Security Tools”, was designed…
