The Minister of Defence, retired Gen Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to building a capable, professional and resilient Armed Forces to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and support national development.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Jan. 12, 2026(NAN)The U.S. Government says it has revoked more than 100,000 visas within the past one year of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. This is contained in a statement posted by the U.S. State Department on its official X handle on Monday. ItContinue Reading
By Nana Musa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, retirement in Nigeria has often been associated with uncertainty, delayed payments and endless verification exercises that left many pensioners distressed. However, a wave of reforms driven by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) is steadily changing that narrative, improving the welfareContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Former Governor of Plateau, Sen. Jonah Jang, has dismissed reports that he asked Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to step down, following his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). Jang dismissed the reports in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the formerContinue Reading
Evaluating WASH Interventions’ impact in Bwari council A News Analysis by Veronica Dariya, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many residents of Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), access to clean water and decent sanitation has long been a daily struggle. Across several rural and peri-urban communities,Continue Reading
By Edeki Igafe Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has unveiled construction of the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover project in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on Monday at the groundbreaking ceremony, the governor said that the project would bring to an end, the protracted traffic congestion at theContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Monday inspected Section-3 of the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to national connectivity. Umahi described the road as a strategic corridor to boost trade, transport and economic integration between northern and southern Nigeria. “This highway will unlockContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Former Super Eagles Captain Segun Odegbami has expressed strong optimism ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in Rabat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles face hosts Morocco in a blockbuster AFCON 2025 on Wednesday at the 70,000-capacity PrinceContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Aholu Menu-Toyi Babatunde. The governor described the Oba’s passing as a painful loss to Badagry, the state and the nation at large. In a condolence message issuedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the National Health Fellows (NHF) programme is strengthening service delivery in FCT Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), through improved data management. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, stated this during the interview of candidates for theContinue Reading
