By Aderogba George A public affairs analyst, Mr Olusegun Babalola, has called for stronger integration of Nigeria’s cultural values into governance and economic planning, saying it could strengthen institutional development and national cohesion. Babalola, in a statement on Friday, said Section 21 of the 1999 Constitution, under the “Fundamental ObjectivesContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Makkah, May 29, 2026 (NAN) Members of the National Assembly Joint Committee on Hajj on Thursday night inspected facilities and welfare services provided to Nigerian pilgrims in Mina. This forms part of its oversight activities for the 2026 Hajj operations. The delegation, led by Sen. Ali Ndume,Continue Reading
Eid el-Kabir: Defence minister sues for unity among NigeriansContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Dr Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has felicitated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In an Eid-el-Kabir message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Udeh urged Nigerians to draw inspiration fromContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has assured abducted Nigerian children and their families that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to secure their safe return and bring perpetrators to justice. Tinubu gave the assurance in a statement personally signed on Wednesday to commemorate the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. “OnContinue Reading
Mrs Abiodun Abegunde, Founder of Cute Kids Haven Foundation, has called on government to intensify efforts towards securing the release of children abducted by kidnappers across the country.Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) says a total of 1.70 million pilgrims performed the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, an increase from the figures recorded in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GASTAT is the Saudi government agency responsible for compiling theContinue Reading
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on political, religious, and business leaders to match the daily sacrifices of ordinary citizens with honesty, restraint, and a visible commitment to national healing.Continue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom of Epe, Lagos State, has cancelled the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cancellation is to honour the memory of Oba Adeshina Adebowale, the Omola of Odomola Kingdom in Epe , who passedContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian children to take responsibility for their lives in order to secure a brighter future. Tinubu gave the advice in a message to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration on Wednesday in Abuja. She said that a brighter futureContinue Reading
