Ramadan offers opportunity to reunite in peace, stability, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said the 2026 Ramadan, which coincides with the Christian Lenten season, offers Nigerians a unique opportunity to reunite and promote peace and stability in the country. He stated this while declaring open the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja. “Fellow Muslims, coincidentally, this Ramadan […]
Tinubu, German Chancellor to collaborate on security, power
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between the two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. President Tinubu and […]
BREAKING: Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law
President Bola Tinubu on has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law. This is coming a few days after the Independent National Electoral Commission released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. The signing took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, around 5:00 pm on Wednesday, with principal officers of the National […]
Yahaya appoints new HoS
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the appointment of Prof. Muazu Shehu as the new Head of Service (HoS). This is contained in a statement in Gombe on Wednesday by Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House. According to the statement, the appointment which takes immediate effect, has been conveyed […]
Security: Reps committee calls for improved funding of the intelligence gathering
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has called for improved funding of intelligence gathering agencies to tackle insecurity in the country. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Ahmad Satomi (APC- Borno) made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 budget defence session in Abuja. The lawmaker also called for stronger […]
FG recommits to implementing 2026 foreign policy roadmap
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment toward implementing its 2026 foreign policy roadmap, centered on the pillars of regional stability and responsible global partnership. Tuggar disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry’s spokesperson, against the backdrop of the New Year reception […]
Ododo urges Kogi residents to uphold religious tolerance at Ramadan, Lent
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has urged residents to foster peaceful coexistence and uphold religious tolerance as Muslims and Christians embarked on holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Wednesday in Lokoja, Ododo described Ramadan and Lent as periods of spiritual rejuvenation. The […]
Ramadan: Police urge residents to be vigilant
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday advised the residents to be vigilant and security-conscious during and after the Ramadan fast. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Wednesday. Kiyawa extended greetings to the Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, vowing to implement […]
NAN strategic to public orientation, behavioural change, says LAWMA MD
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic partner in public orientation and behavioural change. He also reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to sustained partnership with NAN on environmental education and public awareness. NAN reports that Gbadegesin said this during a […]
