By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has congratulated the Super Eagles for defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt to clinch the third position in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This is contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A new Pan-African digital payment platform, SpendEase, has officially commenced operations across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya, offering seamless cross-border payment solutions. This is according to a statement by the Founder, Cindy Ihua-Maduenyi, in Abuja on Saturday. Ihua-Maduenyi said that the payment platform was aimed atContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali starred as Nigeria defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, forcing an immediate penalty shootout to decide the encounter. The Super Eagles showed resilience,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (NAN) has condoled with the family of Mallam Abubakar Abdullahi, an Imam in Plateau, who died at the age of 90. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of CAN, in a condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, described the deceased as a “shiningContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide has pledged to partner Nigerian security agencies in bolstering the Federal Government’s efforts towards protecting the lives and property of compatriots. The organisation’s leaders disclosed this during its maiden virtual global diaspora meeting to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Armed Forces Celebration Day.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses, to assist in tackling insecurity in parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
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
