Media association seeks strong African journalists’ network
Mohammed Daki, the Vice President, National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) of Morocco has called for a strong network of African journalists to project the continent positively. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) on Thursday in Casablanca. He said that the visit would further enhance the […]
CNS visits North-East troops, tasks troops on sustained operation in Lake Chad
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged troops of the Armed Forces deployed to the North-East to sustain commitment to counter-terrorism operations and security of Lake Chad waterways. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that the […]
Court fixes Jan 7 for Malami, wife, son’s bail application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Jan. 7, for a ruling on the bail applications filed by Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF); his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz and wife, Bashir Asabe. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after counsel for the defence, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and the EFCC’s […]
Tinubu greets Gen Hananiya at 84, others too
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to former Corps Marshal and Chief Executive of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major General Haladu Anthony Hananiya (Rtd), on his 84th birthday, January 2, 2026. Major General Hananiya enjoyed an illustrious military career, serving in various capacities, including as General Officer Commanding the […]
FRSC confirms 18 killed in Jigawa auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has confirmed 18 persons dead in a fatal Road Traffic Crash (RTC) on Tuesday along the Dutse – Kiyawa Highway at Dan Masara Quarters in Dutse, Jigawa. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO), Assistant […]
Army rescue 1, 023 kidnap victims, recover 189 guns in the northwest
The Nigerian Army has rescued 1, 023 kidnapped victims, recovered 189 AK-47 guns and 4,338 rounds of ammunition during various operations in the North West in 2025. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, disclosed this at the presentation of awards as part of the closing ceremony of West African Social […]
Police recover gun from suspect during stop-and-search in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended a 28-year-old man during a routine stop-and-search operation at Ikotun area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement shared on her X handle @AbimbolaShotayo on Wednesday. She said that the suspect was apprehended during stop and search operations. “The suspect […]
Asake to headline Spotify’s African Heat Playlist to usher in 2026
Spotify says Afrobeats superstar, Asake, will curate its ‘African Heat Playlist’ for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover as the world ushers in 2026. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said that the collaboration would feature Asake’s chart-topping songs alongside defining sounds from […]
I will remain in Labour Party, Oti insists
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has reaffirmed his commitment to Labour Party, saying he will not defect alongside Mr Peter Obi but will remain to help the party resolve its challenges. He made the assertion at the Government House in Umuahia on Wednesday during the December edition of his Monthly Media Chat with journalists in […]
Unified transport policy will cut governing costs, says transport boss
The Group Managing Director of Global Transport Policy (GTP), Dr Segun Musa, on Wednesday, underscored the need for a unified transport policy that will address challenges of the transport sector. Musa made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, adding that such policy would help the […]
