By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s economic, cultural and tourism potential worldwide through a comprehensive national compendium highlighting opportunities in all states and the FCT. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this when a delegation from the NigerianContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP) 2024-2026 on human rights. The appeal came during a state consultative meeting held on Monday in LokojaContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation on Tuesday donated solar electricity systems and furniture to Itedo Primary School in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, to improve the learning environment for pupils. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation is part of activities marking theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has approved the clinics and medical outposts established by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to serve Nigerian pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the NAHCON management in Makkah on Tuesday, the licencesContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi NEM Insurance Plc has reported an increase in its total assets from N124.23 billion to N186.04 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The group disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. The statement read: “At the group level, total assets rose significantly byContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A supporter involved in a viral incident during the re-election declaration of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has apologised over the development. The supporter, Ahmad Saidu, popularly known as Abba, told newsmen in Zaria on Monday that he only approached the speaker toContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Wake-Up Call has urged stakeholders to confront rising moral, social and cultural decline threatening Nigeria’s stability and development. Its Convener, Olusegun Mobolaji, made the call during the organisation’s unveiling in Lagos on Saturday. Mobolaji, also Director-General of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, said the foundation wasContinue Reading
Terrorist By Stephen Adeleye Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, operating under ”Operation Tiger Paw II”, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment in a coordinated ambush in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement byContinue Reading
Screening by Joy Mbachi The Anambra House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mr Pius Okoye, has said that all 18 commissioner nominees submitted by Gov. Charles Soludo were screened and confirmed based on merit, competence, and suitability rather than sentiment. Okoye, who is the House Committe Chairman on Screening and Election matters,Continue Reading
ANALYSIS: Aviation fuel scarcity: Matters arising By Itohan Abara-Laserian, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s aviation industry, which recently celebrated a global safety milestone, is facing a huge challenge – high cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). Some industry experts have termed this challenge an emergency that has moved fromContinue Reading
