By Victor Okoye Victor Osimhen will captain Nigeria’s Super Eagles against hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025 semi-final, replacing suspended skipper Wilfred Ndidi. Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday from 8 p.m. in one of the highly anticipated semi-finalsContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Mr Temitope Adewale, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has pledged improved representation through empowerment initiatives and support for economic reforms benefiting his constituents. Adewale made the pledge at the third annual Thanksgiving Service, organised with the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ifako-Ijaiye Chapter, heldContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), a Pan-Nigeria Non-Profit Organisation says that the EduStake Conference 2026 would focus on evaluating the progress of inclusive education in Nigeria, building on its 2024 review. Miss Abiodun Ooreoluwa, Partnership and Communications Manager of RHF, disclosed to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has apprehended a total of 50,495 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N58,117,550 being conveyed in 1,868 jerry cans for suspected exportation. Mr Mohammed Tako, Area Comptroller in charge of the command, disclosed this while briefing journalistsContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Abuja, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says Nigeria would continue to strengthen bilateral relations particularly in visa facilitation and business mobility with Türkiye. Tunji-Ojo stated this while receiving the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a courtesy visit at theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 14, 2026 (NAN) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol were too accessible and cost too little in most of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February to attract global investors and boost sustainable investment inflows. Tinubu announced this on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). He spoke on the sidelines of Nigeria’s conclusionContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates will unlock duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said. Oduwole spoke on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi after Nigeria and the UAE signed the landmarkContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday positioned Nigeria as a prime destination for climate and green energy investment, unveiling sweeping reforms at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Tinubu spoke during a high-level session of the summit in Abu Dhabi, attended by global leaders, investors, policymakers andContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The Christmas Eve fire outbreak at a 25-storey building on Lagos Island has once again thrust Nigeria’s emergency response system into the public spotlight. It has also renewed concerns over the country’s preparedness for large-scale disasters. According to the Lagos State EmergencyContinue Reading
