By Yusuf Mohammed In Beyond Expectations, veteran journalist and media entrepreneur Yakubu Mohammed delivers a deeply personal yet historically significant memoir that chronicles not only his extraordinary life journey but also key moments in Nigeria’s political and media evolution. For readers who have long sought clarity on Dele Giwa andContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi In Rabat, the Super Falcons of Nigeria overcame hosts Morocco to win their tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday. Trailing 2–0 at half-time, the Nigerian women fought back to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory, completing one of the greatest comebacks in tournamentContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, malaria is still a critical health concern–one of the leading causes of death. Every year, thousands, especially children and pregnant women, die or suffer long term malaria-related health complications. In spite of decades of programmes, task forces, technical working groups,Continue Reading
By Judiciary Reporters, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With hundreds of inmates languishing on death row and governors increasingly reluctant to sign execution warrants, Nigeria finds itself caught between legal duty and moral conscience. Although capital punishment remains enshrined in the Constitution, a growing number of legal experts, human rightsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Childhood cancer, a group of cancers ranging from leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors to lymphomas, solid tumors, among others, affects children from birth to 14 years and teenagers from 15 to 19 years. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancerContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ms Owoade Mariam, who scored 278 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), chose to study an education course. Her decision elicited dispiriting reactions from some individuals. “Why would someone so intelligent waste a score like that on Education?” “You shouldContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Many Nigerians have turned to alternative medicine to meet their health needs, driven by various factors such as perceived effectiveness, cultural beliefs, affordability, and accessibility. For instance, Mrs Anne Aliyu, a mother of four, said her family resorted to alternativeContinue Reading
By Femi Gbajabiamila From the moment I received the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, I was left with a profound sense of bereavement and a consciousness of a loss that is too deep for words. I considered President Muhammadu Buhari a friend and a father figure.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent call to bar of David Ayuba, Peter Isaac, Rifkatu Ali, Saminu Wakili, and Nathan Ibrahim, all from Borno who found refuge in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Edo more than a decade ago, bespeaks resilience and determination. TheirContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On May 9 in Owerri, Imo, Vice-President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the maiden flight for the 2025 Hajj operations. Afterwards, stakeholders in the Hajj operations have been sharing their experiences on the just concluded Hajj exercise. From Nigerian pilgrims and Hajj administrators toContinue Reading
