By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Nigeria’s custodial centres, a quiet transformation is unfolding; one that is gradually reshaping the narrative of punishment into a story of rehabilitation, education and second chances. For decades, incarceration in Nigeria largely revolved around confinement and deterrence, with limited attention toContinue Reading
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Istanbul, March 5, 2026 (NAN/AA) Qatar’s Defence Ministry reported a missile attack on Thursday as escalation continued across the region in the wake of a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. A ministry statement said that the country had been subjected to a missile attack and that air defence systems were respondingContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Abuja Investment Company Ltd. (AICL) has inaugurated an automated gate access control system at the Garki International Market to curb revenue leakages, enhance security and modernise operations. The Group Managing Director of AICL, Dr Maureen Tamuno, said this in a statement on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has revoked 20 undeveloped land allocations across the state between 2023 and 2025 in line with its commitment to strengthen land governance and end speculative holding. Alhaji Bello Ahmadu, Commissioner for Lands and Survey, disclosed this in Minna on Wednesday. Ahmadu was speakingContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory WaterAid Nigeria has commenced the third phase of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) intervention in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The one-year project, titled “Strengthening Water and Sanitation Delivery in Abuja, Year-3,” aims to enhance sustainable WASH services across selected communities. MrContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Salma Anas, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Health, has pledged her support to the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) in its efforts to raise awareness and combat cancer in Nigeria. Anas made the commitment at the 2026 International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps towards ensuring strict compliance with examination standards and zero tolerance to examination malpractices in secondary schools. The ERC Director, Dr Neemat Abdulrahim, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while monitoring the Senior SecondaryContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, has urged 400-Level medical students of the institution to uphold humility, discipline and compassion as they begin the clinical phase of their training. Ezemonye made the call on Wednesday in Okada, Edo, at the institution’sContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday tasked key agencies to ensure structured rollout and seamless implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project. Gbajabiamila spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, Abuja, ahead of the March 27 inauguration. He describedContinue Reading
