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News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is the primary news contents provider for Nigeria’s News Industry, such as newspapers, electronic media and bloggers. Established by the Nigerian Government via Decree 19 in 1976, NAN became operational on 2 October 1978.

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Defence/Security

Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 hostages

Isaac aregbesola – April 5, 2026

The Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local...

General News

Easter: Restaurants record surge in patronage

Folashade Adeniran – April 5, 2026

By Oladele Eniola Restaurants in Ikeja, Lagos State, were filled to capacity on Easter Sunday, as residents thronged them to...

Community

Traditional ruler offers free CBT training to students in Igbogbo

Folashade Adeniran – April 5, 2026

By Oluwaseun Nubi Oba Semiudeen Kasali of Igbogbo Kingdom, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has offered free Computer-Based Test (CBT) training...

Religious

Nigeria will overcome challenges, CAN assures

Funmilayo Adeyemi – April 5, 2026

By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, asserting that the...

Metro

I-G orders officers in viral stop-and-search video to report to Police HQ

Lydia Beshel – April 5, 2026

Video By Deborah Akpede The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has directed officers captured in a viral stop-and-search...

Defence/Security

Kaduna Church attack: Troops rescue 31 hostages

April 5, 2026
General News

Easter: Restaurants record surge in patronage

April 5, 2026
Community

Traditional ruler offers free CBT training to students in Igbogbo

April 5, 2026
Religious

Nigeria will overcome challenges, CAN assures

April 5, 2026
Metro

I-G orders officers in viral stop-and-search video to report to Police HQ

April 5, 2026

Easter: Christians reflect on sacrifice, resurrection, hope

As Christians worldwide mark this sacred Easter celebration, they are encouraged to reflect Christ’s teachings through their actions and way of life.

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Easter: Christians reflect on sacrifice, resurrection, hope

As Christians worldwide mark this sacred Easter celebration, they are ...

As Christians worldwide mark this sacred Easter celebration, they are encouraged to reflect Christ’s teachings through their actions and way of life.

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APC Oyo Central Senatorial Aspirant Alli, Advocates Executive–Legislative Synergy

An All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Oyo ...

An All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Oyo Central, Alhaji Ademola Alli, has emphasised the need for synergy between the executive and legislative arms of government to ensure ...effective governance and accountability.Show More

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NAN, risk managers join forces to tackle risk, misinformation

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and the Risk Managers Society of ...

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria( RIMSON) have agreed to collaborate to tackle risk and misinformation in the country.