FCT polls: Accreditation, voting begin amidst voter apathy in Kuje Area Council
Accreditation and voting have commenced across the polling units in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amidst noticeable low turn-out of voters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was sequel to early arrival of electoral materials and staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at […]
Kano Assembly by-elections record low voter turnout
The Kano State House of Assembly by-elections holding on Saturday have recorded a low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, in spite of the early arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as of mid-morning, many polling units had […]
80-year-old Kwali chief urges incoming council leaders to prioritise security, welfare
Mr Abubakar Ladan, an 80-year-old Chief in Angwan-Hausawa community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, has urged the incoming council leadership to prioritise the security and welfare of the people when sworn-in. Ladan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after casting his vote at the 2026 […]
FCT Elections: Accreditation, voting begin at Kwali polling units
Accreditation and voting have begun at the Pilot Science Primary School and Health Care Centre of Kwali Area Council Area polling units for the Chairmanship and Counselorship positions. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), eligible voters in their numbers were already on queue awaiting accreditation and voting. NAN also observed the presence […]
Kogi schools resume Monday
The Kogi Ministry of Education has confirmed the resumption of schools as Monday, Feb. 23, following the emergency mid-term break. The Kogi government on Feb. 3, shut public and private schools indefinitely across the state, citing preventive measures against insecurity. A statement by Mr Matthew Salami, the ministry’s Director of Basic and Secondary Education, […]
Traditional rulers urge journalists to bridge gap between govt, citizens
Two traditional rulers in Bauchi State have called on journalists to uphold responsible, development-driven reporting that bridges the gap between the government and the downtrodden. The traditional rulers, the Emir of Duguri, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad, and the Emir of Lame, Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu, made the call on Friday. The appeal came during a courtesy […]
Fire razes 100 stalls at Dakata industrial complex in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has said over 100 stalls were destroyed in an inferno at the Dakata Small-scale Industrial Complex, popularly known as Fatima crossion and recycling, in Kano. The Director of the service, Alhaji Sani Anas, disclosed this in a statement signed by the service, Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, […]
10 ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports
No fewer than 10 ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge bulk urea, general cargos, containers, aviation fuel, diesel and crude oil. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication – ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available made available to the News Agency […]
MMA2 promotes inclusive passenger experience with autism support training
To promote passenger inclusiveness, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has trained customer-facing staff on autism awareness, care and inclusive service delivery. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, on Friday in Lagos. She said the training was facilitated […]
Tinubu congratulates NIPR on global recognition
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for emerging as the Year 2025 Global Public Relations Association at the prestigious World Public Relations and Communication Award in Lisbon, Portugal. He commended President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Dr […]
