By Monday Ajogun The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has commiserated with a celebrated Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, following the death of her son. Obi, a former governor of Anambra, in his condolence message posted on his X handle on Friday, explained that he hadContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande Benin, Jan. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Edo government says it is set to launch a statewide measles and rubella vaccination campaign targeting 2.2 million children aged zero months to 14 years. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Eseigbe Efeomon,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Pig Farmers Association of Nigeria (PIFAN) has appealed to governments at all levels to prioritise the allocation of land, finance and other resources to boost pig production and fully harness the sector’s value chain. The President of the association, Prof. Akin Adesehinwa, made the appeal inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its goal of conducting free, fair and credible elections that will be a reference point in Africa must be actualised in 2027. Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the commission, said this on Friday in Lagos, while delivering his opening addressContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged indigenous companies to invest in life-impacting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in their host communities for mutual benefit. Wike gave the advice on Friday in Port Harcourt while inaugurating the Corporate Office of Giolee Global Resource Ltd,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Jan. 9, 2026 (NAN) The United Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the return of more than 9.5 million dollars in looted funds to the Federal Government of Nigeria. A statement by the British High Commission on Friday in Abuja said theContinue Reading
Washington, Jan. 9, 2026 (dpa/NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports a new package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, but hopes the measures will not have to be used. “I support it,” Trump told U.S. broadcaster Fox News in an interview published on Thursday, adding:Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa ORUN, a pan-African initiative, driven by the African Currency Network of the Africa Currency Network (ACN), on Thursday unveiled the maiden edition of Heirs of Greatness Day in Casablanca, Morocco, to advance Africa’s cultural sovereignty and strengthen the continent’s creative economy. The initiative brought together stakeholders fromContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents and improving learning outcomes. The policy also seeks to promote sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms. The policy, jointly issuedContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Jan. 8, 2026 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions. The NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha said this in a statement onContinue Reading
