By Amina Ahmed The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum (CNNPF) in Bauchi State to support Christians during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Mr Ayuba Dogara, State Coordinator of the Forum, disclosed this on Saturday during theContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Bureau of Statistics, partnering UNICEF, has commenced a statewide Almajiri and Islamiyya School Census to reform traditional education through evidence-based planning and improved policy coordination framework statewide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the exercise, inaugurated Saturday in Katsina, included training 200 enumeratorsContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hill-climbing activity was organised by the Hina Youth Forum (HYF)Continue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has disclaimed any association with individuals or groups allegedly using its corporate name, logo, email, address and identity without authorisation. Mr James Uloko, the Commission’s Executive Director, Corporate Services, made this known in a public disclaimer he signed and issued toContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Benin, has distributed food items, clothing and cash to widows of fallen officers as part of activities marking the Christmas celebration. The gesture was carried out in Benin during the Commander’s Christmas Luncheon for widows and children, aimed at supportingContinue Reading
By Kevin Okunzuwa United Kingdom–based National Education and Quality (Assurance) Accreditation (NEQA-UK) has pledged to revive reading culture among Nigerian students through the strategic use of smartphones. NEQA-UK’s representative in Nigeria, Dr Nwoke Uwaoma, gave the assurance during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. HeContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Touch of Love and Lifting Hands Foundation has fed and presented Christmas gifts to 500 elderly citizens and vulnerable persons in Lagos, marking the close of its 8th annual humanitarian week. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the weeklong programme featured praise and fellowship, healthContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has inaugurated 75 electric motorcycles for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Akume described the initiative as a strategic boost to the FRSC’s operational capacity and Nigeria’s internal security framework. Speaking in Abuja, he said theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Mr Amos Ebiowei, Bayelsa State Project Coordinator, Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), says the project has helped in the reduction of youth restiveness in Bayelsa. Ebiowei said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Super Eagles on Tuesday beat Tanzania 2-1 in their first match of the 35th African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)Continue Reading
