By Grace Abe/Okon Okon The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, says the commission is set for repositioning as the human resource advisory engine room of government through a comprehensive strategic plan. Olaopa said that the plan aimed to restore merit, professionalism and efficiency in the civilContinue Reading
By Charity Nwosu Two parents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed divergent views on child upbringing, reflecting differing approaches to parenting influenced by social and cultural expectations. The parents spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, highlighting differences in discipline, communication,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says the Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi railway project has reached 60 per cent completion. Mr Ali Bukar, Resident Engineer of the Federal Ministry of Transportation overseeing Section Two of the project, disclosed this during an inspection visit by the Presidential Media Team in Jigawa. The team wasContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Dr Olatunji Braithwaite, describing him as a towering patriot. He said Braithwaite’s contributions to Nigeria’s legal, political, and social development would inspire generations yet unborn. Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 10th memorial lecture held inContinue Reading
By kadiri abdulrahman Abuja, May 3, 2026 (NAN) The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Sunday held an inaugural flight for the 2026 Hajj operations with the transportation of 473 Nigerian pilgrims from Kogi to Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, who were transported through UMZA flight UMZ3501, departed Abuja toContinue Reading
Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for resolving the concession dispute involving the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos.Continue Reading
The Dangote Group has assured that its widening business footprint across Nigeria and the rest of Africa would yield a significant employment opportunity. Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Regional Director and Special Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, said this on its Special Day celebration at the just concluded Nasarawa TradeContinue Reading
By Bashir Bello The Kano State Government has sunk N1 billion into the renovation of the state-owned Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase Specialist Hospital, health commissioner Abubakar Labaran said on Saturday. Labaran, while conducting the Presidential Media Team currently on inspection tour of completed and ongoing projects, said that the facility, whichContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola Many car owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), now prefer commuting in public vehicles to using their cars due to hike in pump price of petrol. Also, low-income earners, who cannot afford the high costs of transportation, walk trekkable distance to work in order to surviveContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe Barewa RFC on Saturday defeated Cowrie RFC 19-0 to win the Atlantic Rugby 7s tournament in Lagos. The final, staged at Rugby School Nigeria, saw Barewa dominate possession, defend resolutely and convert chances clinically. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
