By Usman Aliyu Habeeb Abdulrauf, a Mass Communication alumnus of Kwara State University (KWASU), has won one of the most competitive teaching honours for graduate instructors in the United States. Abdulrauf emerged as the 2026 recipient of the Central States Communication Association (CSCA) President Pamela J. Cooper Graduate Teaching AwardContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has procured world class equipment aimed at boosting sports in the state. Speaking at a brief ceremony in Uyo, Paul Bassey, the Commissioner for Sports, said that some of the equipment were sourced from outside the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi No fewer than 2,913 smallholder women farmers have accessed improved essential agricultural services through ActionAid’s Scaling Up of Public Investments in Agriculture (SUPIA II) project between July 2022 and December 2025. Mrs Suwaiba Dankabo, Deputy Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, disclosed this at the SUPIA II ProjectContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state government has reaffirmed its commitment to agriculture as a key driver of food security and economic growth. It describes the sector as a top priority of Gov. Umaru Bago led-administration. Alhaji Isah Sidi-Rijau Commissioner for Agriculture, said this during a one-day retreat for management staffContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, is expected to chair the 18th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on Feb. 12 at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. Kukah, recognisedContinue Reading
Lagos Assembly dismisses report of N68bn Abuja houses for lawmakers House By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN)The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports alleging that it budgeted N68 billion to purchase houses in Abuja for its members in the 2026 Appropriation Law. This was clarified inContinue Reading
2027: Nigerians expect cooperation, not competition, in ADC – Abdullahi By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Jan.27, 2026(NAN)Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said on Tuesday that Nigerians expect cooperation, not competition, within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Abdullahi, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, made this known during the public presentation of his book, entitledContinue Reading
INEC concerned by 41,656 unclaimed PVCs in Yobe PVCs By Nabilu Balarabe Damaturu, Jan 27, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over 41,656 unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across Yobe. Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), disclosed this at a news conferenceContinue Reading
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday pledged to deepen cooperation with Türkiye on security and trade, citing shared efforts to combat instability and promote economic growth. “You can bet on me that I will be there with you for democracy, freedom and prosperity,” Tinubu told Turkish President Recep Erdogan atContinue Reading
2027: Nigerians will determine outcome of elections – Aregbesola Elections By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Jan. 27, 2026 (NAN) The National Secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, says that Nigerians will determine the outcome of elections, as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola stated this duringContinue Reading
