By Angela Atabo The Ologodidan Jezi Foundation (OJF Global), has called on the Federal Government to deepen collaboration with Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) as a strategic pathway to eradicating poverty across the country. Speaking during a media engagement, Dr Rachael Ojuade, Founder of OJF Global and Global Diplomatic Peace ChairpersonContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, says Nigerian federalism remains central to its constitutional order, reflecting diversity and history. Suleiman made the remark during a one-day public lecture on ‘Federalism in Nigeria at 70’ on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) The African Group to the United Nations has reiterated that a reform of the Security Council remains essential. Amb. Matete Nena, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the UN and Chair of the African Group for January, said the council’s current composition would notContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, says facts have shown that people-to-people exchanges form the most solid foundation of China-Africa friendship. According to her, mutual learning among civilisations serves as the strongest driving force for China-AfricaContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Sports Commission on Friday honoured a weightlifting prodigy, Favour Cornelius, with cash rewards following her outstanding performance at the 4th African Youth Games held in Angola in December 2025. Cornelius, who represented Team Nigeria in the 44kg female weightlifting category, won three gold medals atContinue Reading
By Martins Abochol The Taraba Government in collaboration with the Federal Government and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)’s Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has graduated youth fabricators in the state. Mr Irmiya Musa, VCDP State Programme Coordinator (SPC), while speaking at the event on Friday in Jalingo, said thatContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Friday said that the state is targeting N86.8 billion in four months from the production of cashew alone. The governor made the disclosure at the Inauguration of the 2026 Cashew Season and Unveiling of the Kogi Cashew Procurement and Trade Policy,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Friday after a day downturn session as N30 billion gain was added to investors’ portfolios. Gains in Red Star Express, NCR Nigeria, SCOA, Omatek and Deap Capital Management drove the market into positive terrain. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) marketContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, has set a new scoring benchmark after recording 120 goals ahead of Sunday’s final. The tally surpasses the previous AFCON record of 119 goals achieved at the 2023 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, underlining the competition’s attacking quality and growingContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of President-elect, Mamady Doumbouya. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement onContinue Reading
