Why responsible reporting matters for peaceful 2027 elections
By Zubairu Idris, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Careless journalism can deepen political tension, while responsible journalism can help protect peace and democratic participation. That was the message to Kano journalists ahead of the 2027 general elections. The media is a critical stakeholder in any election, and its reportage can shape public perception. […]
Soludo lauds Oluremi Tinubu’s commitment to service
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has congratulated First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on her birthday, describing her as a woman whose commitment to service had touched families across the country. The governor, in a statement on Monday, said Tinubu’s public life had been defined by service, compassion and advocacy for women, children and families. The […]
YABATECH Rector urges Nigerians to embrace walking culture
The Rector, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Abdul Ibraheem, has urged Nigerians to revive the culture of walking to promote fitness and healthier living. He made the call on Monday in Lagos at the 2026 NUJ-NAN Press Week Health Walk organised by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Lagos chapel. He said regular […]
JAMB reviews policy on SIM swap, email change
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reviewed its policy on the swapping of candidates’ registered GSM numbers and changing of registered email addresses. The board’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. Benjamin said the new policy, which would take effect on Sept. 21, would […]
Court grants ex-minister permission to travel abroad for medical treatment
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday granted permission to the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji to travel abroad. When the matter was called, counsel to Nnaji, Aji Kamale moved a motion praying the court to release the international passport of the former minister to enable him travel abroad for medical […]
I would choose the same road that led me to you, Tinubu celebrates wife
By Ahmed Bola Tinubu Oluremi mi, Today, I celebrate the woman who has walked beside me with patience, grace and uncommon courage. Àwọn àgbà sọ pé, “Ìyàwó rere ni adé ọkọ rẹ̀.” A good wife is her husband’s crown. The Book of Proverbs, which you know far better than I do, also speaks eloquently […]
Tinubu mourns former Kogi governor Idris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing on Sunday of former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, at the age of 77. He extended heartfelt condolences to the Idris family, the Government and people of Kogi State, and the former Governor’s friends, associates, and political colleagues. The President describes Alhaji […]
Obi has nowhere to hide over his poor Anambra record
By Dele Alake In the past four years, Mr Peter Obi and his supporters packaged Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor as one defined by exceptional fiscal prudence, including the claim that he left Anambra without a debt burden. Obi himself was presented as a squeaky-clean politician. But it has all emerged as a well-packaged […]
Tinubu greets Falae at 88, hails contributions to democracy, national development
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has greeted to Chief Samuel Olu Falae, elder statesman, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and co-founder of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), on his 88th birthday, September 21. The President described the celebrant as one of the great Nigerians whose contributions to the country’s political and democratic […]
Stray bullet kills 400-level varsity student in Niger
The Management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), has announced the death of Isma’il Ishaq Magaji, a 400-level student in the Department of Public Administration. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Alhaji Baba Akote, to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lapai, Niger on Saturday. The registrar […]
