By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society has begun the planting of over 1,000 soursop trees across the country, as part of activities to mark this year’s Eid-el- Maulud (commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad). The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah, Shiek Fuad Adeyemi told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja A 65 litres water capacity cylinder of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) which cost N3,500 to fill, will take a car from Abuja to Kaduna, a distance of about 191km, an expert has said Mr Mas`ud Ya`u , an Engineer and Manager of ABG Conversion Centre, Dawaki, oneContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An advocacy expert, Mrs Margaret Olele, says the cultural, moral and ethical values in children are fast degenerating, calling on parents to pay more attention to their children’s development. Olele said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos,Continue Reading
Fuel hike: Abuja motorists opt for compact carsContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has paid glowing tributes to a retired Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Ngozi Onwudiwe. Idris also restated the commitment of the ministry to deliver on its mandate and ensure effective propagation of the RenewedContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Former President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says Africa is now at a critical junction in its search for peace. Chambas spoke after being honoured at the Diplomatic Honours Awards Ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. The forum had in attendance PresidentContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday, following his official visit to China and his short stay in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on Aug.29. “He started his official visit on Tuesday, Sept.2, with a meeting with President XiContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought the support of stakeholders in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Mr Monday Johnson, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, made the call in Lagos at a two-day media dialogue on ending open defecation in Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Michael Ajayi / Franca Ofili The Federal Government has unveiled the National Youth Skills Programme (NYSP), a transformative initiative aimed at addressing unemployment and equipping youths with essential skills for the future. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, said this at the unveiling of the programme on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, says the ministry will partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in promoting government policies and programmes. Bagudu said this when the management staff of NAN, led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali MuhammadContinue Reading
