By Naomi Sharang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The 10th Senate recently passed a vote of confidence in its President, Godswill Akpabio, amid the raging controversy over sexual harassment allegation. The dispute started when Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, accused Akpabio of sexual harassment and presented aContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Okomu National Park, a biodiversity gem nestled in the Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, had long suffered the required attention. In spite of its values to national development in tourism sector, concerned citizens note that illegal logging, poaching, andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Okomu National Park, a biodiversity gem nestled in the Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, had long suffered the required attention. In spite of its values to national development in tourism sector, concerned citizens note that illegal logging, poaching, andContinue Reading
By Yakubu Uba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ‘Borno Model’, introduced in 2021 by Gov. Babagana Zulum’s administration, is a non-kinetic approach that offers insurgents willing to renounce violence the opportunity to surrender to the military. The model primarily relies on dialogue to persuade Boko Haram and ISWAP fightersContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Since 1911, the International Women’s Day (IWD), commemorated yearly on March 8, has been about gender equality. It celebrates women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination and taking action for an inclusive society. In Nigeria, women have distinguished themselves in the aviation sectorContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Flooding is a natural disaster that happens when water spills over into usually dry land, often resulting in extensive damage. It can be caused by heavy downpours or human factors such as deforestation and inadequate urban planning. Nigeria has faced severe riverContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Two years ago, Abubakar Mustapha’s life was filled with uncertainty. Like many young people in Shuni, a community in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, he struggled to find a stable source of income. However, his fortunes changed when he participatedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The recently concluded public hearing on the proposed tax reform bills has sparked debates among stakeholders. These include associations, agencies, experts, and government officials, all discussing the bills’ potential to create a more efficient tax system. On Oct. 3, 2024, President Bola Tinubu submitted four tax reformContinue Reading
By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPA), adopted on Sept. 15, 1995, at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, aims to advance gender equality and empower women globally. Key areas of focus include promoting women’s economic empowerment, eliminating violenceContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) While tin mining in Plateau began in 1902 under the British Administration, large-scale mining started in 1905. The Land Proclamation Acts of 1904 and 1910 and the Mineral Act of 1903 gave British prospectors and mining companies large portions of land forContinue Reading
