By Mustapha Yauri The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says the successful staging of the 2026 International Horse Racing Derby in Zaria has reinforced the city’s position as a historic centre of the sport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day derby also showcased the growingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state Cash Transfer Unit has begun distribution of debit cards for 75, 000 grant to 46,533 economic shock response beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme of President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is partContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has appointed Mr Nwachukwu Okafor as its new National Assembly Relations Executive. Okafor made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said his appointment wasContinue Reading
By Peace Aremu Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Ododo gave the assurance on Saturday in Okene, when the Aishat Omade’s People First Foundation donated a four-bedroom bungalow to an elderly woman, Salamatu Shaibu. Represented by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development,Continue Reading
Residents of Eletu Royal Estate, Community Development Authority (CDA), Isheri Oshu, Lagos, on Saturday celebrated the completion of a N90 million electricity project and the inauguration of a N300 million road project.Continue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta The former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, has called for stronger legislation and effective regulation to tackle the menace of fake news and misinformation in Nigeria. Magaji, who is a legal practitioner, made the call during an interview withContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, on Saturday say the South-Eastern region will continue to be obedient to President Bola Tinubu due to the massive federal government projects in the region. Umahi said this at Onueke in Ezza-South Local Government Area while leading an inspection tourContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions and other stakeholders to address insecurity in the country. The Chairman of the Forum, Eze Chukwu, made the call at a press conference on the stateContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Esther Okereke, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election, has called on Nigerians to work together to rebuild the country and overcome its socio-economic challenges. Okereke made the call on Friday in Abuja at a news conference titled “NigeriaContinue Reading
Rights By Joan Nwagwu Nigeria has been given September deadline to report to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on steps taken to address labour rights concerns. Mr Nuhu Toro, Secretary-General of Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the ongoing 113th InternationalContinue Reading
