Palpable fear has gripped the people of Mbagena, Dikpo and Imande Gberihwa communities in the Mchihi council ward of Katsina/Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, who are fleeing in droves following the attack by armed men suspected to be herdsmen that led to the killing of 13 farmers. The Council Chairman Shaku Justin, who…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded Ramadan fast. He…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured that no Nigerian intending pilgrim will miss the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shettima gave the assurance on Monday during a meeting with the Management and Board of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) held in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, has commended the National Institute for Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and its for their consistent dedication to fostering intellectual intercourse and national development. Walson-Jack gave the commendation at a Presidential Dinner for the Graduating Senior Executive Course 46/2024 of NIPSS, organised by the Alumni…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has declared the exclusion of Africa from permanent membership of the Security Council “indefensible,” urging urgent reform of global power structures. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the communication section of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). Addressing the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Mr…
No fewer than 12 athletes at the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Open National Trials in Abuja have beaten the world record in their respective categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Para-Powerlifting Open National Trials began on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Package B. The open national trials organised by the Nigeria…
Native doctors, operating under the aegis of ”Odinala Orumba South”, on Wednesday, subscribed to an oath at Izo Mmili shrine at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), lzi to ostracise any member found engaging in unethical activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo recently established ‘Agunaechemba’, a security…
Troops of the Nigerian Army in theatres of operations have neutralised five terrorists, rescued 11 kidnapped victims and arrested 21 criminal suspects in series of coordinated and intelligence-driven operations. A credible source, who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, said the troops also recovered cache of arms, ammunition, and…
Some concerned stakeholders in African Democratic Congress (ADC) have faulted the appointment of a former Interior Minister, Alhaji Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s Interim National Secretary. The stakeholders made their position known in a statement issued by Dr Musa Matara, on Wednesday in Abuja. Matara, who claimed to be the party’s National Publicity Secretary, insisted…
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud have discussed ways to enhance joint action to confront challenges affecting regional security and peace. During a phone conversation, they stressed the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and stopping the escalation in the West Bank to…
