By Abiodun Lawal Dr Rafiu Soyele, Provost of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, says 2,361 students will be graduating at the institution’s 26th combined convocation. Soyele made this known on Friday in Abeokuta at a news conference heralding the convocation ceremony and the 50th anniversary of the institution.Continue Reading
Stakeholders in the health and defence community on Friday said cancer was not a death sentence and emphasised that proactive screening, screening and timely access to care are critical.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Nigeria’s hosting of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) on FridayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health has pledged to collaborate with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) to strengthen women’s health initiatives across the country. Dr Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, madeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The World Crafts Council has honoured Otunba Olusegun Runsewe with the Icon of Crafts, Culture and Hospitality in Africa award for his contributions to arts and culture development. The award was presented during the second World Crafts Forum held in Kuwait from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3.Continue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A fashion entrepreneur, Mr Abdusalam Lukman, has called on the Federal Government to formally integrate embroidery and digital garment design into national youth employment initiatives. Lukman, who is popularly known as Embroidery Chief, said such integration would help reduce unemployment, create jobs and ease economic pressure onContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nigerian short film, Tears for Enebi, has been selected for screening at the Miami Beach Film Festival. Claudius Kayode-Summ, Reel Coordinator at Solution Media Studios, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. He said the 16-minute filmContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari Gwagwalada (FCT), Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Gwagwalada Area Council election, Kasim Mohammed, has called on women in the area to vote for empowerment, improved healthcare and better education for their children. Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Traders at the Owode-Onirin International Motor Spare Parts Dealers Market in Lagos State on Wednesday, accused the state government of deliberately conspiring to demolish the market. The traders made the allegation at a news conference, convened to respond to a statement, attributedContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN) Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has said that registration of political parties depends on compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The National Publicity Secretary of IPAC, Mr Martins Egbeola, stated this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
