By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has decried the lack of support from local brands for artistes promoting indigenous culture. Ara spoke during the second edition of her cultural showcase, ‘ARA Monthly’, held at the KAP Hub, KunleContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde Nigeria’s outing at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships ended with one silver medal, flashes of brilliance, and renewed questions about systemic weaknesses in sports administration. Tobi Amusan once again proved Nigeria’s most dependable global athlete. She claimed silver in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking 12.29 seconds,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Some mothers have cautioned parents against giving their children and wards unhindered access to the internet, emphasising the importance of maintaining moral values. They said this advice became necessary to promote healthy and responsible behaviour among children, especially those under 18 years of age. Speaking in interviewsContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some bank customers have called on banks to adopt safe and home grown Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms in banking to facilitate complaints resolution. Some of the customers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said that AI adoption in banking wouldContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has unveiled the modernisation of Kawu Grazing Reserve in Bwari Area Council, including the sinking of boreholes. The projects aim to enhance livestock productivity and mitigate farmer-herder conflicts. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, at the event said the grazing reserve, which occupiesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has restated its commitment to ensuring the safe return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral communities. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance at Durumi IDP Camp in Abuja, during an outreach organised to mark theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased funding and commitment toward childhood cancer research, treatment, and care to ensure that every Nigerian child can access life-saving therapies and quality health services. They made the call during the ninth annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk, organised by the Okapi ChildrenContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman As the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) holds its 302nd meeting on Monday, some stakeholders have urged loosening of the policy rates. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. NAN reports that the MPC hadContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has felicitated the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. In his birthday message to the First Lady on Sunday, Shettima described her as a symbol of womanhood, strength, and compassion. “Our dear First Lady and inestimable mother ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Banks’ customers have decried the delay by some banks to reverse their monies in the event of a failed transaction. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday described the experience as exhaustive, tiring and capable of making oneContinue Reading
