Outgoing International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has become the second person to be named honorary IOC president for life. The 144th IOC Session approved an according proposal from the IOC executive board in March for “exceptional services” by acclamation and cheers to bestow the honour to a visiblyContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers. The company, in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that what occurred was aContinue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma Dr Denis Otuaro, the Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has urged beneficiaries of the amnesty programme to refrain from being used to foment trouble in Rivers. Otuaro urged all ex-agitators and beneficiaries of PAP to conduct themselves responsibly in the wake of the constitutional development in Rivers.Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu and Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy have been nominated for the Women of Impact Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were nominated among a 65-woman list announced by Arise Group, organisers of theContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin National Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NACOCSO) has urged Nigerians to support the senate’s efforts to maintain order and discipline, and reject attempts to undermine democratic institutions. National Coordinator of NACOCSO, Mr Adebayo Ogorry, stated this at a rally held in support of the senate on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government on Wednesday, inaugurated a $525,000 World Bank agricultural intervention project to support farmers, enhance food security and mitigate climate change. Speaking at the ceremony in Yola, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri said that the initiative aimed to reduce vulnerability and build resilience across communities in theContinue Reading
By Ige Adekunle A psychologist, Prof. Remi Alarape, has advised individuals with suicidal tendencies to seek professional help rather than resort to suicide. Alarape, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid more than N1,644, billion to 776 verified and eligible Next of Kin (NoK) of deceased pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PTAD Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Olugbenga Ajayi, said the beneficiaries are from the civil service, police, parastatals,Continue Reading
By Chinemerem Ndinojue Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made the lineup of artistes for the 2025 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, United States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that American rapper and founder of the annual music fiesta, J. Cole unveiled theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal As Africa grapples with persistent health challenges, Tanzanian health expert, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has unveiled his vision for transforming healthcare on the continent. Janabi, who is vying for the position of WHO Regional Director for Africa (WHO-AFRO), spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
