By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Bilkisu Aminu was just 16 when she was married off by her parents. Coming from a less privileged background in Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna, young Bilkisu had keen interest in learning. She wanted to become a medical doctor. “When aContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 1, 2025(NAN) Nigeria is at the verge of greater development in 2025 with the visionary leadership of the current administration, says an economic expert. Dr Alim Abubakre, Founder of TEXEM, UK and senior lecturer at Sheffield Business School, disclosed this to the NewsContinue Reading
Fellow Nigerians, As we enter 2025, I wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. May you be rich in joy, success, and good health. As the new year dawns, it brings many hopes, aspirations, and prospects for better days. By the grace of God, 2025 will be aContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has revived the Warri Refinery with the re-streaming of the plant’s Crude Distillation Unit (CDU). The NNPC Ltd. said the restreaming of the CDU on Monday, marked the beginning of the gradual start-up ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde,Continue Reading
Thse Executive Minds (TEXEM) chief executive, Dr Alim Abubakre, says the organisation is setting strategic measures to prepare leaders for the volatile new world order. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he said the organisation has introduced initiatives designed to equip leaders with the skills,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has urged passengers to exercise caution when boarding vehicles, especially during the festive season, to minimise the risk of road crashes. Mohammed gave the warning in a statement by the Corps Public Education OfficerContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu Traditional rulers and residents of border communities in Sokoto and Kebbi states have refuted claims by Nigerien leader, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that Nigeria is host to French military base and training camps. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited border communities in the states onContinue Reading
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has told Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa that the death in sequence of his mother and son within 24 hours is ordained by God. He urged him to accept what happened as the will of Allah “who gives and takes away life.” AContinue Reading
By Nasiru Abdullahi The Class ’84 of Rumfa College Old Boys Association (RUMFOBA) on Thursday honoured one of its own, Malam Ali M. Ali, the Managing Director/CEO of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) with an Award of Merit and Award of Excellence. The Award ceremony which tookContinue Reading
