Zamfara, Sokoto farmers demand security to facilitate peaceful harvest
Farmers in Zamfara and Sokoto States, have appealed to the Federal Government to deploy more security personnel to the states to protect farmers from bandits’ attacks, “which is” threatening harvest of crops. A cross section of farmers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau, observed that the bandits were now imposing […]
Federal Government names tax ombudsman
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. The appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable reforms in the tax and revenue administration framework. Nwabueze, from Oshimili South Local Government […]
Terrorism: DSS gives update on prosecution of terror suspects
The Director General of the Directorate of State Security (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, has said the agency was engaged in the arrest, tracking of terror suspects across the country. He said the trials demonstrates the agency’s seriousness with the war against terrorism. Giving an update in the war against terror a statement by Favour Dozie, Deputy […]
Govt pledges support for nurses, midwives to host Commonwealth conference
The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]
Archibishop Kaigama visits President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu received in audience His Grace Most Rev. Dr Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, in the State House, Abuja, on 4 November 2025
Maldives Bans Tobacco for Anyone Born After 2006
The Maldives has banned anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from buying, using or smoking any form of tobacco, becoming the first and only country in the world to enforce a nationwide generational tobacco prohibition. The country’s Ministry of Health said in a statement that the bold public health measure was designed to […]
APC to Obi: Nigeria’s interest must rise above politics
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigeria’s national interest must always rise above partisan politics. The party was reacting to the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi’s comment on the U.S. designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” and threat of possible military action. Obi […]
Northern CAN urges Nigerians to see Trump’s statement as unity, peace opportunity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has urged peace-loving Christians and Muslims to use U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria as a call for unity and collective action. The Chairman of the association, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, told the News Agency of […]
Genocide: Group seeks support for Nigeria, cautions against misleading narratives
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has urged the United States to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms rather than promote misleading narratives about Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the group, Mr Gbenga Abiola, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the Tinubu administration had demonstrated unwavering commitment to stabilising the economy, […]
CP orders probe into alleged extortion by officers
The Police Command in Kwara State, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged involvement of some officers in extortion along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area in the state. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Ilorin by the command’s Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command is […]
