By Lengnan Tobias Former Nigerian Ambassador to Chad, Abdullah Omaki, says most political parties in Nigeria lack functional and distinct ideologies to guide governance. Omaki said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to him, political parties should serve as “schools of publicContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) on Tuesday trained 250 women to enhance product quality and market acceptance. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said the training was to enhance the packaging of agriculturalContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Boy Child Festival, a platform that addresses everyday stereotypes, deprivation and other social issues affecting the male child, has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day fiesta themed, “The Mask We wear” opened on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias Former Nigerian Ambassador to Chad, Abdullahi Omaki, says elections in Nigeria are still driven more by ethnicity, religion and regional identity than by issues of development and national stability. Omaki said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) 2024-2026 on human rights. The appeal came during a state consultative meeting held on Monday in LokojaContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The hazardous world of artisanal mining has claimed the lives of numerous young people, leaving countless families in Plateau devastated. Many people are still mourning the breadwinners and children trapped and killed in collapsed, unregulated mining pits. In Plateau mining communities, itContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is set to host its 3rd Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, themed “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will be held at the Port HarcourtContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Plateau Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health sector and improving service delivery through the continuous implementation of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) in healthcare financing, coordination and governance. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, the state Commissioner for Health, stated this on Tuesday during the state’s SWApContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A supporter involved in a viral incident during the re-election declaration of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has apologised over the development. The supporter, Ahmad Saidu, popularly known as Abba, told newsmen in Zaria on Monday that he only approached the speaker toContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will begin an option of “Bring Your Own Device” for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 2027. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions onContinue Reading
