By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is positioning youths as active partners in transforming Nigeria’s learning system. Alausa said this at the 2026 International Day of Education celebration in Abuja on Saturday. Alausa said education remained the foundation for peace, civilisation andContinue Reading
Ramadan: ADC urges shift in FCT elections Election By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the FCT area council elections scheduled for Feb. 21 due to Ramadan. This isContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Joint Consultative Forum of educational tertiary institutions owned by the Katsina State Government has suspended its two-week warning strike. The Chairman of the forum, Dr Muhammad Nasir-Gidado, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that theContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to road rehabilitation to boost the transportation of goods and services across the country. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Mr Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, stated this on Saturday while inaugurating some roads rehabilitated under theContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has inspected the proposed World Bank and Federal Government-supported Sustainable Power and Irrigation in Nigeria (SPIN) Project in Katsina-Ala. He also inspected ongoing Federal Government water supply projects in Benue. The inspection, conducted on Friday, also coveredContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within the country as major contributors to increasing diabetes cases among the populace. Chinasa, also the Head of Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum, made the assertion inContinue Reading
Taxpayers By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) The Office of the Tax Ombud has assured Nigerian taxpayers of improved protection and fair treatment as it implements guidelines designed to safeguard taxpayer rights, strengthen trust, and enhance voluntary tax compliance. A statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by ChukwudiContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Golfers across Nigeria are upbeat as the 2025 NLNG Golf Classic begins at the Bonny Island Golf Club, promising stiff competition and memorable performances. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria LNG Limited-sponsored tournament is in its 8th year and sixth edition, consolidating itsContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu Gov. Uba Sani has disclosed that the water production of Kaduna State has increased from 8 per cent to over 30 per cent in the last two and half years as a result of a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure. The governor, who made this known when theContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila-Orangun, Osun State, Prof. Akeem Lasisi, has warned newly admitted students of the university against acts of immorality, indecency, and indiscipline. Lasisi gave the warning at the 4th matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session at theContinue Reading
