The Federal Government has called for urgent and aggressive measures to combat the catastrophic impact of climate change in the country. The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, made the call at the just concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit (CHOGM) held in Apia, the capital of the Independent State of Samoa. This is contained…
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 Philippines said on Tuesday it has agreed to a United States (U.S.) Government request to temporarily host “a limited number of Afghan nationals’’ fleeing Taliban rule. They wait for their special immigrant visa to be processed for resettlement to the U.S.. Under the agreement, the U.S. would shoulder all expenses of the Afghan nationals,…
Some stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged insurance companies to be ready to pay the claims that will emanate from their subscription to third party motor insurance policy. The stakeholders said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. They said that the era of…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says that no fewer than 120 million persons have so far been captured in the ongoing nationwide National Identity Number (NIN) enrollment since inception. The Director General of NIMC, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this at a media conference on Wednesday in Abuja. She said the enrollment would still continue…
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, following a hard-fought victory on Monday in the Men’s Singles event. On a day when most African contenders bowed out on Day 3 of the global table tennis showpiece, Aruna pressed on with trademark grit and determination. He…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Mr Oludare Babarinsa, former Executive Director of Tell Magazine, on his 70th birthday. President Tinubu saluted the Chairman/Managing Director of Gaskiya Media for attaining the milestone, which had been marked by decades of dedication and sacrifice to nation-building, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said in a statement. The President…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s continued support to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, to continue delivering life-impacting projects in the territory. Tinubu made the pledge in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the newly constructed Collector Road CN-8 (Asuquo Okon Street) and other connected roads in Dakibiyu District….
Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, on Wednesday led All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders to Shanono for a rally ahead of Saturday’s state House of Assembly bye-election for the Shanono/Bagwai Constituency. The poll is to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Halilu Kundila, an APC lawmaker. Addressing thousands of supporters, Barau urged…
By Jeremiah Emmanuel, Abuja The Governing Council of University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi as the substantive vice-chancellor (VC) of the University. The appointment was announced during the 80th extraordinary meeting of the council on Friday, 7 November 2025, under the chairmanship of Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso. In a…
