Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says he is mot behind the arrest of any journalist by security agencies. In a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Ahmad Muazu, the NAHCON chairman said he did not order or request the arrest of any journalist orContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says Nigeria has recorded a decline in road crash fatalities compared to previous years. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja at a news briefing to mark the inauguration of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety SensitisationContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and World Athletics, has concluded plans to host the 2026 Africa Road Running Race in Lagos. The event, which will be the first of its kind on the continent, is scheduled to holdContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising the mental well-being of troops and other personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, at the 2025 World Mental Health DayContinue Reading
Comments at the Launch of the ACIN 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World. A Plea & Testimony from Nigeria By Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria, Delivered at the Augustinianum Hall, on October 21st, 2021, Vatican City. 1. I want to thank Aid toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has designated 20 days to showcase the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the education sector within the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike made this known during the inauguration of the newly constructed engineering infrastructure in Wuye District, Abuja,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, presented him the Certificate ofContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike Experts in the nation’s data and development sector have called for a more integrated, inclusive and technology-driven statistical system to improve decision-making and national development. The experts made the call during a panel session in commemoration of the World Statistics Day organised by the National Bureau of StatisticsContinue Reading
Malam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, Minister of Environment, has commended the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) for its outstanding performance and dedication to environmental protection. This is as the Agency unveiled its Compendium of Achievements and relaunched the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Map) in Abuja on Tuesday. The MinisterContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Director-General, African International Documentary and Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), Malame Mangzha, says the foundation remains committed to supporting Kano State in attaining full UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic sites. Mangzha made this known on Tuesday in Kano during the orientation and opening ceremony ofContinue Reading
