By Florence Onuegbu Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor, the Igba of Warri Kingdom, has called on the Federal Government to ensure the protection of Itsekiri people over alleged tensions in Warri, Delta. Lori-Ogbebor made the call at a news conference on Friday in Lagos while addressing concerns over the controversy surrounding theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commemded stakeholders for their contribution to ensuring a successful 2026 Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia. Amb. Ismail Yusuf, the Chairman of NAHCON gave the commendation on Sunday night in Makkah during a Post-Arafat Review Meeting. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to stop Sen. David Mark and others from parading themselves as leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Eric Ochigbo and Emmanuel Oloniruha A PDP Chieftain, Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, says his greatest desire is for the younger generation to inherit a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria. Ogidi, a former PDP National Vice-Chairman (South-South), stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on theContinue Reading
From convenience to infrastructure: Fintech reshaping Nigeria’s small businesses By Oluwabusayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the end of each business day, Anas Abubakar goes through his Point of Sale (POS) transaction history to confirm that every payment for the day’s fruit sales was successful. The 41-year-old traderContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala and Mercy Omoike The Consul- General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to supporting the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in areas of mutual interest. Yan gave the assurance during a visit by the Head ofContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Director of Music, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Group-Capt. Oludare Ayanbode, has called on the Federal Government to invest in creative arts, particularly music to unlock its economic potential and nurture young talents in academic excellence. Ayanbode made the call in Abuja at the 8th edition ofContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Amb. Ismail Yusuf, has commended the Nigerian media contingent in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Yusuf, who gave the commendation in Makkah on Sunday, said that the professionalism and efficiency with whichContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Abuja, May 28, 2026 (NAN)The Founder and Executive Director of Adinya Arise Foundation, Mabel Adinya, has said that Nigerian society should return to a time when being a child was something to celebrate without fear. Adinya made the call in Abuja during an event to mark theContinue Reading
Ahmed Wase, member representing Wase Federal Constituency, has expressed support for the ongoing economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu. He stated that in spite of the pains, these were “necessary steps” towards guaranteeing a secure future for Nigeria. Wase was Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9thContinue Reading
