By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The WorldContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maroua (Cameroon), Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN)No fewer than 3,122 people displaced by Boko Haram attacks were on Monday cleared for repatriation to their communities in Gwoza and Bama council areas of Borno. Rudacogora Monique, the Head of Sub-Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral cooperation, warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” Guterres was addressingContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) India has pledged to deepen ties with Nigeria across key sectors, including trade, energy, defence, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and technology, as both countries seek to strengthen cooperation anchored on shared democratic values. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, made theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe, ECOWAS Director, Humanitarian and Social Affairs, says ECOWAS collaboration with the African Union in implementing the African Peace and Security Architecture (APS-IV) projects has strengthened the sub-region’s children’s rights protection. Tarfa-Ugbe made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In recent months, growing unease has gripped the international community as global leaders, analysts and diplomats warn that the world may be edging toward one of its most dangerous moments since the end of the Second World War. This anxiety was laidContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, on Monday, reiterated his country’s commitment to democracy, national unity, and women’s empowerment. Singh reiterated this during the unfurling of the Indian national flag to mark the country’s 77th Republic Day, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The visit is aimed at strengthening cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye andContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), founded on May 28, 1975, clocked 50 in May, 2025. It was a milestone deserving of popping the champagne and rolling out the drums in celebration. Once hailed as a model sub-regional organisation andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to deepen cooperation on religious freedom and national security, pledging sustained joint action to protect vulnerable communities and hold perpetrators of violence accountable. This is contained in a joint statement issued by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), MalamContinue Reading
