By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A warm desert breeze greets travelers exiting Cairo International Airport, marking the first encounter with a city that has stood at the crossroads of civilisation for thousands of years. Beyond the steady flow of travellers and the distant hum of traffic, theContinue Reading
By Fatimah Muhammed Traders in Mararraba and Aso markets have appealed for temporary access roads and improved drainage, saying ongoing road construction has disrupted businesses and reduced customer patronage. The traders, who spoke in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said flooding, traffic congestion and poor access toContinue Reading
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated 1,000 bags of 10kg rice to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to support the feeding and rehabilitation of victims across its shelters nationwide. The donation, presented at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, is aimed atContinue Reading
By Rashida Isah Alhaji Isyaku Bawa-Naibi, Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, has banned articulated vehicles, particularly fuel tankers, from using the township roads as transit routes. He also approved the deployment of a special security enforcement team to ensure implementation of the order taken to safeguard lives and properties.Continue Reading
By Bashir Bello Mustapha Abubakar-Bida, the National Coordinator, Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria, HRFN, says Nigeria-bred horses will soon meet up global standards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abubakar-Bida disclosed this during the grand finale of the Kano derby competition with the theme, Renewed Hope International HorseContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For more than a decade, Nigeria has grappled with a complex web of security challenges, ranging from terrorism and insurgency in the North-East to banditry, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other transnational crimes. While many Nigerians are familiar with the military operationsContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Niger, has convened a stakeholders meeting to assess preparedness status for rapid response to the anticipated 2026 flood season and other related emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Thursday that the meeting was organised inContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara Chapter, has appointed a three-man committee to conduct its election. A statement issued on Friday in Ilorin by the committee’s Chairman, Mr Yinusa Giwa, said that Hadjia Bilikis Oladimeji would serve as secretary while Mr Jacob Ayanda would serveContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has urged religious and traditional institutions to champion peace, justice and national unity to strengthen social cohesion and promote sustainable development across Nigeria. Sanusi stated this at the 2026 National Social Cohesion Dialogue and public unveiling of the NigeriaContinue Reading
How digital reforms are reshaping Nigeria’s paramilitary recruitment By Kelechi Ogunleye, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The integration of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into recruitment exercises is redefining how public institutions engage prospective employees in Nigeria. For decades, recruitment into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies was characterised by cumbersome procedures, long-distanceContinue Reading
