By Adeyemi Adeleye A chieftain of Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organisation, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has urged Nigerians to support the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 2027, saying the party is committed to social justice, equity and people-centred governance. Olaitan made the call on Friday in a statement in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
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By Philomina Attah A cleric, Pastor Femi Akinfenwa, has urged Nigerians to continuously pray for the administration of President Bola Tinubu to tackle insecurity bedeviling the country. Akinfenwa, the Leader-in-Charge of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Rehoboth Chapel of Glory, Dakibiyu District, Lugbe, gave the advice on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Some Korean and Nigerian singers and dancers, on Saturday, thrilled the audience with their amazing, ecstatic and splendid performances at the 2026 K-heritage festival in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that K-Heritage Festival is an annual cultural celebration hosted by the Embassy of the RepublicContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has urged Nigerians to rise above fear, insecurity and economic hardship by becoming instruments of peace, hope and unity. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Synod of the Abuja Diocese in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, May 13, 2026 (NAN) The National Universities Commission (NUC) says no fewer than 24,000 Nigerians will benefit from a new $65 million funding phase of the World Bank-supported Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. AbdullahiContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Doctors On Call Health Support Initiative says it has commenced plans to train 10,000 Nigerians as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and expand digital healthcare access nationwide. Dr Adejobi Adeloye, founder of the initiative disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on FridayContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public on counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in Lagos. NAFDAC on its X handle, said that Nestle Nigeria Plc, the genuine Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) of theContinue Reading
Cybersecurity By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government says it is determined to protect the privacy and rights of Nigerians in the digital space. To achieve that, it said it has developed several policy and regulatory frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity. Dr Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Department, National Information Technology DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Philomina Attah Dr Daniel Olukoya, General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the nation and its leaders to navigate the current challenges. Olukoya made the call at a Fundraising Dinner for the MFM Miracle City. “Righteousness exaltsContinue Reading
