Promoting peace, democracy in W/Africa through election observation By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Globally, elections have not only become a commonly accepted means to legitimize governance institutions, it is also considered as the main pillars and backbones of democracy. Though democracy largely remains the form of recognisedContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has rewarded seven officers and five soldiers for various acts of valour. Lagbaja rewarded the officers with medals and special commendation letters at this year’s Army Day Celebration in Ibadan. Among those recognised and honoured was Brig. Gen. Everest Ifeanyi OkoroContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has signed three executive orders to ameliorate the negative impactss of tax adjustments on businesses and households across affected sectors. Mr Dele Alake, Presidential Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, made this known at a briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says Nigerian Army under his watch will stamp out oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the country’s Niger-Delta region. Lagbaja gave this assurance during an interactive session with media executives on Wednesday in Ibadan as part of activitiesContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army is relying on modern equipment in its fight against insurgency, terrorism, banditry and other crimes. Lagbaja said this in Ibadan during an interactive session with media executives as part of activities to mark theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The pioneer Editor-In-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Prof. Victor Adefela, has advised parents to allow their children to follow their passion in choosing career paths, to help them succeed in life. The 85-year-old professor gave the advice on Friday while presenting his new bookContinue Reading
By Abdul Hassan Witnesses from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, INEC and NECO have testified for Sen. Lawal Adamu-Usman at the Elections Petitions Court in Kaduna. The witnesses told the court presided by Justice HH Kereng, that the academic credentials presented by the Senator representing Kaduna North were valid.Continue Reading
Why Nigeria must succeed on its democratic journey By Emmanuel Oloniruha Since return to democratic government in 1999, Nigeria has continued to witness successfully transition of power from one administration to another. From former President Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007) to his successor, Umaru Musa Yar’adua (2007-2010), to Dr Goodluck JonathanContinue Reading
By Lizzy Okoji British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Richard Montgomery on Thursday pledged to work closely with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) toward the development of stronger ties between both countries. Montgomery made the pledge during a courtesy call on the Managing Director of NAN, Mr BukiContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola A Software Engineer, Mr Peter Ayeni, has called for the introduction of “Tech-Clarity” into the nation’s school curriculum. Ayeni, a UK-based Senior Software Engineer in one of the leading UK companies, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NANContinue Reading
