By Lengnan Tobias, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Terrorism and banditry have displaced thousands of Nigerians, emptied communities, and turned Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and uncompleted buildings into homes. What began as rumour in northern Nigeria and whispers in the South has snowballed into a nationwide crisis engulfing theContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 2nd Edition of the Renewed Hope West African Horse Racing Derby was a highly anticipated championship held in Kaduna State from July 8 to July 11 at the Murtala Mohammed Square. The three-day equestrian event, organised by the HorseContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru On a busy afternoon in Abuja, conversations about hypertension moved beyond statistics and policy discussions. They became deeply personal stories of fear, survival and determination as patients shared experiences that revealed Nigeria’s growing non-communicable disease crisis. The gathering, organised by the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL),Continue Reading
As Nigeria marks World Population Day on Saturday, health experts are warning that rapid population growth is putting unsustainable pressure on maternal healthcare delivery across the region.Continue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Following his adoption in 2025, Adisa (not his real name) found himself with a new family determined to help him heal from the fatal crash that claimed his parents—only to realise that providing a safe haven was just the first ofContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Beneath Africa’s vast landscape lies one of the world’s richest concentrations of mineral wealth. From cobalt and copper to lithium, bauxite, graphite and rare earth elements, the continent possesses many of the critical minerals driving the global transition to clean energy, advancedContinue Reading
By Egobi Ofuogu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In early June, many Nigerians watched in disbelief as viral videos showed people pleading for money during a TikTok Live session allegedly hosted by suspected bandits. The incident reignited concerns over the growing culture of soliciting virtual gifts and cash on socialContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Few stories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup captured global imagination quite like Cape Verde’s remarkable rise from overlooked outsiders into genuine tournament favourites and worldwide inspiration. Before the opening whistle, attention centred firmly on Argentina, Brazil, England, France, SpainContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With the 2027 elections approaching, concerns over judicial integrity, electoral justice, and public trust in democratic institutions have continued to dominate national discourse. Recently, stakeholders from government, civil society, the legal profession, and development organisations gathered to find practical pathways to strengthenContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Envisaging a scenario in which a private investor agrees to finance, build, and operate a toll road linking two commercial hubs in southern Nigeria brings up some posers. Eighteen months into the negotiations, the project remains stalled with questions thatContinue Reading
