By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Mr Abdullah Ahmed, says doubts of some members of the National Assembly on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been cleared. Ahmed said that the doubts were cleared by the pace and quality of the road construction. HeContinue Reading
By Douglas Okoro Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people’s shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused severe flooding on the Abakaliki–Afikpo Expressway, submerging farmlands and destroying crops worth millions of naira. A cross-sectionContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Some children’s caregivers in the Federal Capital Territory have harped on the need to view discipline as a tool for teaching and guidance rather than punishment when raising responsible and godly children. The caregivers, which consisted of parents, teachers and religious leaders, made their views known inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has stressed that the fight against substance abuse requires a multi-sectoral approach. Marwa made this known at a Thanksgiving Service held at the African Church Bethel, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026Continue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba Gershinen Dajur, Bishop, Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has called on fathers and Christian men to remain steadfast and hopeful in spite of economic, security and moral challenges confronting Nigeria. Dajur made the call during the 2026 Father’s Day celebration in St. Paul’s Cathedral, NyanyaContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has commended voters for their massive participation during Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Oyebanji spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 006, unit 003, Oyebanji’s compound, Okelele Area of Ikogosi-Ekiti area of the state. Gov. Biodun Oyebanji ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high. They defeated Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in Kigali on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Gahanga CricketContinue Reading
By Abubakar Akote Yabagi The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammad Ali, has advised couples to allow love and forgiveness to prevail in their relationship in order to achieve lasting marital bliss. He gave the advice after the wedding Fatiiha of the daughter of MinnaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) have inaugurated a committee for the 2026 Federal Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat. A statement by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations in Abuja, said theContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Large turnout of voters have been recorded across polling units in Ikogosi-Ekiti as residents came out in significant numbers on Saturday to participate in the Ekiti governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many voters arrived at their polling units as early as 7:00Continue Reading
