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Ilorin: The Sarkin Fulani of Kwara, Alhaji Abdullahi Mahmud, has called upon the Kwara Government to formally recruit local Fulani youths as vigilantes and forest guards to help tackle the rising insecurity in the state. Mahmud made this appeal during…
Abuja: A homegrown ride-hailing platform, Wheela, has been inaugurated to address rising transport fares, promote fairness and transparency in Nigeria’s mobility sector. At the inauguration of the platform on Sunday in Abuja, stakeholders described Wh…
Abuja: A six-year-old cancer survivor, Ms. Lois Adebayo, and her mother, Gloria Adebayo, have called on the Nigerian Federal Government to make childhood cancer treatment free to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the illness. The appeal …
Abuja: Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged estate developers to adhere to regulatory standards, maintain professionalism in title documentation, and ensure quality construction and estate management. Shettima made the call at the groundbreaking o…
Tehran: Iran has urged the U.S. to assess its interests independently of Israeli influence in negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said th…
Professor Godwell Nhamo of the University of South Africa (UniSA) has encouraged Ghanaian universities to align their research works with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) frameworks to contribute towards attaining the 17 intertwined goals by …
Abuja: Nigeria’s growing influence in global athletics administration has received a major boost following the appointment of Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd) as an International Referee for the World Athletics Relays, Gaborone 2026. The event is sche…
Abuja: The Ladies Golfers Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has initiated preparations to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) from November 1 to November 7 in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the association introduced its plans a…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Freetown: Sierra Leone’s financial system continues to demonstrate resilience and stability amid global and domestic economic headwinds. A combination of disciplined fiscal management, tight monetary policy, and a robust banking sector has helped ease…
Abuja: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced its nationwide membership mobilisation and registration exercise, aiming to enhance transparency and inclusiveness. The launch, held on Thursday, marks a significant step in the par…
Abuja: Minister of Labour and Productivity, Alhaji Muhammadu Dingyadi, has commended the Senate Committee on Labour and Productivity for its consistent oversight and support in strengthening labour administration and industrial harmony. Dingyadi gave …
Abuja: The Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Sen. Seriake Dickson, has urged the Conference Committee working on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 to back the House of Representatives’ version in its entirety. Dickson, a mem…
Abuja: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during the commission’s quart…
Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, the Nigerian Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, has committed to collaborating closely with her predecessor, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, to promote awareness and advance the tourism sector. During the formal ha…
Washington: The U.S.’ increased military presence in the Middle East is intended to defend American forces from potential threats rather than signal an imminent attack on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. ‘We are postured in the reg…
Lagos: A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim administration for Green Energy International Ltd. and Lekoil Oil and Gas Investments Ltd. following their alleged failure to pay 25.5 million dollars debt. Justice Ambrose Allagoa appointed …
Abuja: NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has rewarded 50 outstanding customers with trucks and cash gifts worth billions of Naira, for their loyalty and commitment in selling its various products. The lucky distributors and cus…
Moscow: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has emphasized that the BRICS economic bloc has no intentions of evolving into a military alliance. In an interview with TASS, Ryabkov clarified the nature of BRICS, which consists of 11 members, …
Katsina: The Katsina State Government has partnered with Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) to establish an inter-agency platform promoting gender-inclusive peacebuilding across the state. The initiative was unveiled at a two-day capacity workshop on Saturd…
Lagos: The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has elected a former Lagos State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. James Adeshina, as its new State Chairman.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adeshina emerged via consensus and af…
Sokoto: Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North), on Saturday donated foodstuffs and other utilities to no fewer than 1,787 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Wamakko, represented by his Director of Administration, Alhaji Al-Mustapha Abuba…
Maiduguri: The University of Maiduguri Alumni Association has inaugurated its first National and Global Executive Council, aimed at restructuring the association after five decades of the institution’s existence. The Global President Shettima Kukawa, …
Abuja: Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s resolve to decisively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats with renewed vigour. Shaibu stated this at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands We…