By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday said the report also madeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA), in collaboration with renowned culinary expert, Chef Ruddy, has trained students of NOWA Secondary School, Abuja, on healthy cooking practices and creative food preparation as part of activities marking the 2025 World Food Day. The event, themed “Water is Life, WaterContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Alice Wanny Development Foundation (AWDF) has trained more than 500 girls in vocational and entrepreneurial skills to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. The training, which focused on tiling, flooring, construction safety and entrepreneurship, formed part of the foundation’s second-phase empowerment programme forContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede The Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers through targeted programmes and annual hackathon for secondary school girls. W.TEC Founder, Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, said this at the 2025 edition ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has launched the ‘Sustainability Hour’ to promote awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among Nigerian students. The six-month initiative, starting in October 2025, targets studentsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian stock market extended its positive momentum on Friday, marking the third consecutive bullish session. The market’s upward movement was driven by gains in equities like: Eunisell Interlinked, UPDC, Sovereign Trust Insurance, Universal Insurance, Daar Communications and 34 other stocks. The market capitalisation increased by 0.42Continue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ebonyi Branch has recommended the introduction of Non-Custodial Sentencing for children in conflict with the law. Mrs Oluchukwu Ik-Odeh, the state’s Chairperson of FIDA, made the call on Friday, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. In a statement released on Wednesday by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Odinga as a towering figure in African politics.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Some participants at a mental health summit organised by the Vanguard Media Ltd., have recommended new paths for promotion of mental health and suicide prevention in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit, held on Friday in Lagos, has the theme: “TamingContinue Reading
