By Alaba Olusola Oke A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo, Dr Afolabi Momoh, says mass defection of politicians to the party shows that Nigerians have confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Momoh stated this on Friday in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Nigeria’s Ombudsman has called for better government funding and strategic restructuring of the commission for it to tackle administrative injustice across the nation. The Honourable Chief Commissioner of the PCC, Mr Bashir Abubakar, made the call in Abuja at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Aderogba George As Christmas 2025 approaches, Hope Raisers Global Foundation (HRGF) says it is ready to bring joy, dignity, and solidarity to thousands of struggling families across Nigeria through its annual outreach campaign. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, HRGF Executive Director, MrsContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Agricultural experts and officials have called for eating of healthy diets and sustainable food systems for all Nigerians. They noted that achieving food security in Nigeria demands a system that nourishes people, protects land ,water and weather shocks. Experts said this during a walk in commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Veriv Africa, a research and advisory company, has highlighted the need for coordinated strategies to bridge gaps in the mining industry and boost the confidence of investors in the sector. The company made the call following their research into the mining sector and release of white paperContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Department of Anaesthesia, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, has trained medical students as well as clinical and non-clinical personnel on cardiac arrest management through the application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The training was part of activities marking the 2025 World Anaesthesia Day,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has dismissed a misleading media report claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) would no longer be required for tertiary admissions. This clarification is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press andContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Authorities have approved 66,910 slots for Nigeria’s pilgrims to participate in the 2026 Hajj exercise. The commission stated that Saudi Arabia reserved the figure on the NUSUK Masar portal due to underutilisation of 95,000 slots allocated in theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says Nigeria’s inflation rate has dropped for six months straight, hitting 18.02 per cent in September; its lowest point in three years. The CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said this in a statement on Thursday in Washington. Cardoso cited new data, releasedContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has raised concern over the contamination of groundwater sources in parts of Kogi and Kebbi States, following assessments that revealed high levels of heavy metals and microbial pollutants. The Director-General of NiHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, disclosed this during a media briefingContinue Reading
