By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Oct. 3, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) debuted an annual international lecture in Abuja with national and Sahel security in focus. The Inaugural lecture was novel, a departure from the agency’s timely delivery of factual and objective news, to ignitingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) It has been established that the protracted insecurity ravaging parts of Africa, especially the Sahel region, has spiral effects on Nigeria and other West African neighbours and beyond. It is also a fact that some of the security challenges such as insurgency,Continue Reading
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With the recent verdict of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), Nigerians, particularly rural dwellers, have developed deep interest in who takes charge of the affairs of their councils. Plateau has slated Saturday, Oct. 9,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is over 194 per cent increase this 2024 in Mpox outbreak compared to the same time in 2023. Since January 2024 till September, a total of 32,407 cases of Mpox , of which 6,441Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the quiet corners of African villages, women carry a hidden pain. While many are celebrated for bringing life into the world, those who are unable to conceive are often left in the shadows. For women like Mrs Chollom Pam, infertility isContinue Reading
The reported killing of terrorist kingpin, Halilu Sububu, known in the crime world as Kachalla, and the claims of invincibility surrounding Bello Turji has dominated the security discourse in different platforms.Continue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Earlier this year as the rainy season approached the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in its weather forecast, as it has done in recent years, warned of impending flooding. As forewarned, the rain is here so is the flood. The consequences, though notContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Edo, with more than 4 million people, ancient traditions, artifacts and landmarks, remains a vital hub for Nigeria’s cultural heritage, economic growth and political dynamics. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edo, at present, has 2,629,025 million registeredContinue Reading
Achieving sustainable climate policies in Nigeria by ‘voting for climate’Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has long struggled with a critical healthcare challenge—dependence on imported vaccines. Huge population comes with the need to meet huge vaccine needs. Among the vaccine-preventable diseases are polio, cholera, diphtheria, Human papillomavirus, influenza, yellow fever, tetanus, amongContinue Reading
