By Mark Longyen Abuja, Jan. 5, 2026 (NAN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged the international community to respect the sovereignty of nation-states and the principles of international law. The Commission made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja following the recent arrest and deportationContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a strategic effort to leverage Africa’s vast single market to drive economic diversification, industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. The AfCFTA seeks to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers, facilitate the freeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, to stay clear of Rivers politics. Wike gave the warning during his “thank you” visit to Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state. The News AgencyContinue Reading
Police arrest 55-year-old man over alleged impregnation of minorContinue Reading
Manchester United on Monday sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, a day after a draw with relegation-threatened Leeds United.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The insurance industry is addressing long-standing solvency and capacity gaps through phased recapitalisation, a reform designed to strengthen underwriting capacity, restore public confidence and support broader economic growth. Operators say the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 provides a gradual transition that enables insurersContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Police Commissioner, Usman Shugaba, his Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO), on his 45th birthday, commending his professionalism and dedication to duty. In a congratulatory message on Sunday, the president praised Shugaba’s discipline, vigilance and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Presidency and nationalContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Michael David, the Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has called for strong family values to shape individuals and societies. David made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Tanimu Yakubu, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, popularly known as Tinubunomics, were never intended to deliver “instant abundance.” Yakubu stated this in a statement titled ‘Tinubunomics and the Arithmetic of Illusion’, issued on Sunday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to track down and apprehend terrorists responsible for the attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. The president also directed that all abducted victims be rescued without delay. The directive, issued on Sunday, ordered the Minister of Defence, theContinue Reading
