By Sarafina Christopher Dr Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, says network operators need to improve transparency in their billing systems and data accounting mechanisms. Dare made the call in his keynote address at the National Civil Society Dialogue on TelecommunicationContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias The FCT Stakeholders Forum for Development (FSTF) has called on relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to address flooding in the territory. FSTF Chairman, David Kente, made this appeal while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. FSTF is a coalition of landlords, businessContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Umma Zakat Foundation to uphold the trust reposed in it with sincerity, justice, accountability and compassion. The Sultan, who is the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, gave the advice on Thursday duringContinue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo Bangladesh on Thursday commemorated the 2026 July Martyrs’ Day in Abuja, reaffirming commitments to democracy, justice and stronger Nigeria-Bangladesh cooperation while honouring victims of the 2024 July uprising and their sacrifices. Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Miah Kabir, hosted diplomats, government officials, academics and membersContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Following his adoption in 2025, Adisa (not his real name) found himself with a new family determined to help him heal from the fatal crash that claimed his parents—only to realise that providing a safe haven was just the first ofContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Envisaging a scenario in which a private investor agrees to finance, build, and operate a toll road linking two commercial hubs in southern Nigeria brings up some posers. Eighteen months into the negotiations, the project remains stalled with questions thatContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Taraba-North Senatorial District have cautioned against attempts to overturn the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary. The stakeholders, in a joint statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, said the primary election was free and fairContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, June 21, 2026(NAN) The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has welcomed the court verdict upholding the council’s registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstating its Board of Trustees (BoT). NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-igbe Sukubo, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Abdullahi Mohammed, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By most accounts, the health sector in Borno has witnessed unprecedented transformation in the last seven years. Stakeholders attribute this feat to the resilience and commitment of Gov. Babagana Zulum in addressing healthcare infrastructure deficits, workforce shortages, ageing facilities, andContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude A maternal health expert, Dr Victory Njoku, says women’s health should be a priority and not be considered a luxury. Njoku, who spoke in Abuja ahead of the forthcoming event titled “Her Health, Her Power Conference 2026,” said a sustainable Africa could not be built withoutContinue Reading
