Electoral Act: Onovo faults Senate’s rejection of e-transmission of results Bill By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) Chief Martin Onovo, former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), says the country has missed an opportunity to restore confidence in the electoral systemContinue Reading
Gov’ship: We’re not adopting zoning in Oyo state – ADC Zoning By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) inContinue Reading
Wike-backed PDP leaders attend INEC stakeholders’ meeting Meeting By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The Nyesom Wike-led National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is presently attending the regular quarterly meeting of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
INEC registers 2 new political parties, DLA, NDC Party By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan,Continue Reading
LASEMA pushes attitudinal changes to cut fire outbreaks in Lagos The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,clarifies key issues during an interview with NAN LASEMA pushes attitudinal change to cut fire outbreaks in Lagos Attitude By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Feb.5, 2026(NAN)The Lagos State EmergencyContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem have called for stronger collaboration, ethical governance and public trust as the country embraces emerging technologies driving the digital economy. They made the call at the National Data Privacy Summit organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as part of activitiesContinue Reading
Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic and indispensable partner in disaster management and public advocacy.Continue Reading
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi, says the bureau is collaborating among critical stakeholders in the power sector to bridge the metering gap estimated at 5.66 million meters across the country. Gbeleyi spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a strategic meeting between the agency andContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that Nigeria’s battle against HIV was being undermined by persistent stigma, in spite millions needing sustained treatment and support. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is worried that sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods are being promoted during festive seasons, worsening Nigeria’s burden of non-communicable diseases. Its Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a news briefing detailing CAPPA’sContinue Reading
