By Olanrewaju Akojede The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has confirmed the death of its president, Chamberlain Dunkwu, at the age of 55. NAqF Secretary-General, Taiwo Oriss, on Saturday confirmed the passing of Dunkwu, a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has reiterated its commitment to sustained investment dialogue and coordinated reform implementation across government institutions. Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director-General of PEBEC, said this in a statement on the Third Existing Foreign Direct Investors (FDI) Roundtable, in Abuja. Audu saidContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has dismissed allegations by Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye that she was abandoned by the federation and the National Sports Commission (NSC). The Secretary-General of the federation, Joel Akinluwa, clarified the issue during a news conference at the VIP Lounge of theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Global Orthodox Anglican leaders have officially announced a major restructuring of the Anglican Communion, marking a definitive split from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the UK-based “Instruments of Communion”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move is the climax of long-standingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Bank of Agriculture says it is championing women’s economic empowerment declaring that the path to Nigeria’s economic renewal is paved by the hands of its women. The Bank’s Managing Director, Ayo Sotinrin, said this in a statement signed by the Team Lead, Corporate Communication Department, RuthContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria will lead efforts to strengthen Africa’s voice on gender equality and women’s rights at the upcoming 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, disclosed this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says Nigeria requires no fewer than 25 million tonnes of maize annually to meet national demand and strengthen food security. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during a Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders’Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to far-reaching reforms and long-term national development. Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Lecture organised by the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation in Ikenne, Ogun. Represented by Minister of State for Health andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh A political support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2027, has called on leaders at all levels to uphold trust, and accountability in the discharge of their responsibilities. Mr Abdulhakeem Olugbode, who welcomed guests on behalf of the group on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 Asiwaju Ramadan lectureContinue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 82 Division Garrison have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.Continue Reading
