By Aderogba George The National Vanguard for Democratic Coalition (NVDC) has backed renewed efforts to impeach Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara. NVDC Coordinator Mr Felix White, in a statement on Saturday, urged the Rivers State House of Assembly to enforce constitutional provisions after the governor allegedly failed to present the 2026Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Makurdi, Jan. 17 (NAN) China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) has pledged to promptly complete the dualisation of the Makurdi–Otukpo–9th Mile (Enugu State) Road project, a key national corridor linking the North-Central and South-East zone of Nigeria. CHEC’s Head of Engineering, Mr Li Dong, gave the assuranceContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under the amnesty programme of the state government.Continue Reading
Ex-Makinde aide joins Accord Party By Aderogba George Abuja, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) Former aide to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Wale Ajani, has announced his defection to the Accord Party. Ajani made the announcement in a statement he signed and made available to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Mr Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of aContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training for 15 drivers of the chamber, through its Business Skills and Technology (BEST) Centre. At the Capacity Building Programme on Friday in Abuja, Dr Tinuke Temitope, Director, ACCI BEST Centre, said thatContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 17, 2026 (NAN) Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has lauded the Federal Government’s move to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data system processes in Nigeria. Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, Chairman, NiDO Europe and Coordinating Chairman of NiDO-Worldwide, disclosedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Ologodidan Jezi Foundation (OJF Global), has called on the Federal Government to deepen collaboration with Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) as a strategic pathway to eradicating poverty across the country. Speaking during a media engagement, Dr Rachael Ojuade, Founder of OJF Global and Global Diplomatic Peace ChairpersonContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar Sulaiman, says Nigerian federalism remains central to its constitutional order, reflecting diversity and history. Suleiman made the remark during a one-day public lecture on ‘Federalism in Nigeria at 70’ on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Jan. 16, 2026 (NAN) The African Group to the United Nations has reiterated that a reform of the Security Council remains essential. Amb. Matete Nena, Lesotho’s Permanent Representative to the UN and Chair of the African Group for January, said the council’s current composition would notContinue Reading
