By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has expressed optimism for economic advancement in 2026, while felicitating with Nigerians on the celebrations of Christmas and New Year. Yakub made this known on Wednesday in a statement signed by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, hisContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has confirmed Air Strikes on terrorist target in the Northwest of the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement on Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry. The Minister explained that Nigeria is engaged in Structural SecurityContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of the North West. The Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on FridayContinue Reading
By Mohammed Baba Busu Alhaji Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, has pledged to use sporting activities as a tool to promote peace and youth engagement in the community and the nation in general. Ndarani disclosed this at the grand finale of a football competition in Vunchi, Doko District of Lavun Local GovernmentContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, has launched the 2025 edition of Operation Eagle Eye to reduce road traffic crashes during the yuletide period in Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operation was inaugurated on Wednesday at the AbdulsalamContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has decried the sealing of a venue chosen by his constituents for a civic reception in his honour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that security agents, including Police and Army, barricadedContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Foundation for Human Development and Innovation (FHCDI) on Tuesday called for intensified efforts toward mentoring youths to promote moral values and curb social vices in the society. Chairman of FHCDI, Admiral Ibrahim Hamza, Ciroman Zazzau, made the call at the maiden end-of-year stakeholders engagement organised by theContinue Reading
The 12th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has officially opened in Moscow, with submissions now underway. The annual contest is held in memory of Andrei Stenin, a photojournalist with the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group who was killed near Donetsk in the summer of 2014. The contest isContinue Reading
Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, has rolled out a comprehensive social programme aimed at driving sustainable economic empowerment within its host communities. Speaking on Monday at the ceremony in Gboko, the Head of Social Performance of Dangote Cement Plc, Gboko Plant, Dr Johnson Kor, said the social programmes were conceivedContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area of of Niger. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement madeContinue Reading
