By Peter Uwumarogie The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Gombe State, has recorded 96 complaints on fathers who abandoned their children in the state in 2025. The spokesman of the commission, Mr Ali Alola-Alfinti, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe. Alola-Alfinti saidContinue Reading
NAOWA empowers 202 barracks youths with ICT, fashion design skillsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS), an NGO, has advised the Federal Government to view taxation not merely as a revenue generation tool, but as a “social contract” essential for inclusive economic growth and public accountability. The Director of TAS, Dr Samuel Amadi, madeContinue Reading
Drug war: Marwa sets 2026 operational targets for NDLEA Commanders Target By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 23, 2026(NAN)The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has set the tone for the 2026 operational goals with a high-level strategic meeting with Directors, Commanders and Heads of formations.Continue Reading
WEF: Shettima advocates home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic challenges Economy By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. Shettima emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He stated this during a High-levelContinue Reading
Adeleke urges corps members to be good ambassadors of Nigeria By Joshua Oladipo Ede (Osun) , Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has urged the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members deployed to the state to be good ambassadors of Nigeria throughout their serviceContinue Reading
Coalition talks against Tinubu’s 2027 re-election will soon collapse— APC Coalition By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says opposition coalition moves against President Bola Tinubu’s re-election will soon collapse. The party said the coalition talks lacked cohesion andContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting civilians and supporting the safe return, resettlement, reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has projected a cautious but opportunity-laden economic outlook for Nigeria in 2026. Rewane said the year would be characterised by moderate global growth, a weaker naira, rising public debt and expanding investment opportunities across key sectors of theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha A civil society organisation (CSO), the Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), has advised Nigerian youths to protect critical government infrastructure in the interest of national security and sustainable development. The President of the organisation, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, gave the advice in an interview with theContinue Reading
