By Nefishetu Yakubu Renowned economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has declared his intention to contest for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, positioning himself as a steady leader for Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Hayatu-Deen’s Media Office said the declaration was made during his appearanceContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Executive Director of Building Blocks for Peace Foundation, Mr Rafiu Lawal, has criticised Nigeria’s rehabilitation and reintegration approach, saying the country was rewarding criminals while neglecting victims of violence. Lawal said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident has left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC–Abia North) has congratulated his aide, Sunny Idika, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message on Wednesday, Kalu described Idika as a dedicated and promising young professional with a bright future. He commended the aide’s loyalty, hard work and commitmentContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, April 22, 2026 (NAN) Nigeria’s total public debt stock stood at N159.28 trillion (110.97 billion dollars) in December 2025, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO). A breakdown of the debt figures shows that total domestic debt is N84.85 trillion (59.11 billion dollars), whileContinue Reading
By Damilola Oyeleke A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi, has raised concern over low awareness and poor screening uptake for prostate cancer among Nigerian men. Oluwayomi, a medical officer at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, raised the concern in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
The Nigeria Army says troops have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered weapons during a successful ambush operation in Doruwa Babuje area of Kaduna StateContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has received a delegation from the African Union Commission and the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to strengthen regional coordination to achieve water security and universal access to sanitation. The delegation was led by Mr NyambeContinue Reading
MoU By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address consumer complaints in real estate. The partnership would also address consumer issues in transportation sector, particularly in airline operations and otherContinue Reading
The Nigeria Security and Development Forum (NSDF) has backed the de-radicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor as vital to sustaining counter-insurgency gainsContinue Reading
