The past of the Historical Society of Nigeria
By Toyin Falola The Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) is 70! I have been part of this veritable organization for over 45 years. This celebrated Society has passed the test of time. The activities marking this milestone in mid-October 2025 reflect its current outlook. In the 1980s, I served on its board, becoming the Assistant […]
Women more vulnerable to mental health issues, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, says women are more vulnerable to mental health challenges, calling for increased awareness, early intervention, and psychosocial support to promote mental well-being. He stated this on Friday in Kano during a press briefing to mark the joint commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, World Sight […]
Police rescue three kidnapped victims, recover exhibits in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State has successfully rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered exhibits in two separate operations. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Friday. He said that the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, in conjunction with other units, conducted the operations in Kaduna State, where […]
President pardons Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan
Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 others who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted […]
Govt directs forest guards to flush out bandits, kidnappers
The Federal Government has deployed a new line of defence against insecurity with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers and other criminal gangs from Nigeria’s forests. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the opening of the Federal and States Security […]
Tinubu presides over council of state meeting, IBB, Abdulsalami join virtually
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over the meeting of the National Council of State, with former Heads of State Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar attending virtually. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tinubu arrived at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, at exactly 1:29 p.m. for the hybrid meeting, which […]
African Radio International to drive Pan-African vision
The Managing Editor of African Radio International (ARI), Binta Yero, has said the organisation has assembled its pioneering management team to drive the Pan-African vision through effective projection and flagship programmes across Africa. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja. According to her, this […]
Imo Assembly passes Imo Film Village Bill into law
The Imo House of Assembly on Thursday passed the Imo Film Village Establishment Bill into Law. The bill, sponsored by the member representing Onuimo state constituency, Mr James Esile (APC), was passed following deliberations of the Committee of the whole House. After the third reading, the Speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe (Ihitte Uboma), directed the Clerk […]
Krasznahorkai, Hungarian writer wins Nobel Literature Prize
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian writer has been announced as the winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. The Nobel committee said he was awarded the prize for “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” Krasznahorkai, was born in 1954 in Gyula, Hungary. […]
Council of State approves Amupitan as INEC Chairman
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. […]
