By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly by taking deliberate steps to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the call in a Valentine’s Day message on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The NIHR Global Surgery Unit (GSU) Nigeria Hub, which stands as a beacon of excellence in advancing surgical research and care across Nigeria, has celebrated a decade of collaboration with University of Birmingham, UK. With partnerships spanning 36 institutions formally involved in the network and over 50Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday, celebrated the nominations of Sen. Magnus Abe from Rivers, as Board Chairman, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) by President Bola Tinubu. Wike thanked Tinubu for the appointment, during his “thank you” visit to Ogu-BoloContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal Government said that the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) has affirmed its reputation as Nigeria’s most prestigious platform for celebrating creativity, talent and the transformative power of storytelling. Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stated this at the closing andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former Gov. Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti has showered encomiums on his longtime associate and political ally, Mr Lere Olayinka, on his birthday, commending his humble beginning and loyalty. In the birthday message in Abuja on Wednesday, Fayose described Olayinka, the spokesman of the Minister of the FederalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Members of the 18th Regular Course Alumni of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) are the legacy and accomplishments of their members on the 50th anniversary to mark their entrance into the Nigerian military. In a statement by its President, retired Air Commodore Isaac Olufemi, the association willContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Turkish Airlines has celebrated ten years of its operations in Abuja, describing it as a celebration of “dreams taking flight.” Its General Manager, Mr Akin Carkci, stated this in Abuja, at a dinner organised to mark ten years of direct flights between Istanbul and Abuja since 2015.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Hundreds of Nigerians from all walks of life on Thursday participated in the 6th National Democracy Solidarity Walk 2025 in Abuja and across the 36 states. In Abuja, the walk commenced at the Eagle Square and terminated at Unity Fountain. According to the organisers, it is aContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Federal Executive Council approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, it was welcomed with excitement by many Nigerians. The new policy, which was unveiled by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, aims to address the japaContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/Salisu Sani-Idris Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led the Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths at the National ArcadeContinue Reading
