By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect, Mamady Doumbouya. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement onContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Abia State Disability Commission on Friday donated wheelchairs and other assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the state. At the presentation in Umuahia, Chairman, David Anyaele, said the initiative aims to promote inclusivity and improve the quality of life for PwDs. Anyaele said provisionsContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Federal Government has announced ban on mining of sand, 10 kilometres radius in River Niger, to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba, during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit TelevisionContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Abuja, Jan.16, 2026(NAN)The Generation for Societal Change (GSC), an NGO, has called on leaders and Nigerians to imbibe a culture of values and ethics to strengthen policy effectiveness and institutional trust. The group’s Global Coordinator, Mr Okechukwu Nworah, made the call on Friday in Abuja at itsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has called on government, industry leaders, and stakeholders to consolidate recent economic stabilisation gains, warning that stability alone is insufficient to deliver prosperity. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook, on Thursday in Lagos. NESG Chairman, Mr NiyiContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has urged policymakers to deepen reforms, strengthen institutions and sustain macroeconomic discipline to convert recent stabilisation gains into durable, inclusive growth from 2026. Chief Economist, NESG, Dr Olusegun Omisakin, made the call on Thursday in Lagos while presenting theContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday observed a moment of silence in honour of the late Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, who died penultimate week at an Indian hospital at the age of 52. Until his death, Akwashiki represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District in the 10th SenateContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths atContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom/Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the armed forces and families of fallen heroes. He emphasised that their sacrifices would never be in vain. Sanwo-Olu stated this while addressing newsmen during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Dr Abu Babatunde, the medical doctor abducted alongside his brother in Auchi, Edo, on Jan. 1, has regained his freedom after spending two weeks in captivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Babatunde, a House Officer at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was kidnapped alongsideContinue Reading
