By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has warned sports journalists against sensational and unverified reports, saying media credibility directly affects national unity and sports development. Speaking at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) 60th anniversary on Thursday in Abuja, Dikko urged journalistsContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured some selected Nigerians for their outstanding service to God, the Church, and humanity. The event was held on Thursday in Abuja at a public lecture and award ceremony organised by the FCT chapter of CAN. Among the honourees wereContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and promoting fair labour practices across all sectors of the economy. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the assurance at the 2nd Annual Labour Conference of the Labour Correspondents’ Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Managing Director (MD) of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mallam Ali M. Ali, on Thursday enjoined the Oyo State Government to take full advantage of the agency’s services. Ali said this in Ibadan while paying a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner for Lands, HousingContinue Reading
By Martha Agas and Kennedy Sheyin Stakeholders have called for greater accountability in the management of public water infrastructure, power and waste management in Nigeria. The stakeholders, drawn from trade unions and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), made the call at the National Public Utilities Summit held on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Queen Lilian Adebayo, wife of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared her full support for his 2027 presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, she said her husband had demonstrated rareContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Many residents of the FCT, have decried the high cost of Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), known as cooking gas, calling on the government to find a lasting solution to the trend. The residents, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, lamentedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Some experts at the Pan-African Economic and Investment Summit in Abuja on Wednesday called for a seamless trans-border trade to boost African economy. They stressed the need for Africa as countries and people to unite as one black race and believe in themselves to discourage massive consumptionContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says it will commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a visit to the Controller-General of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Girls for Climate Action Initiative, an environmental Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained women farmers in Gbessa community, Abuja, on smart agriculture and waste recycling to promote food security and sustainable farming. Mrs Grace Eche-Okeke, the Executive Director of the organisation said this during the training on WednesdayContinue Reading
