Ajanaku appreciates Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa, Akande, others on 60th birthday felicitations
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, has expressed profound to President Bola Tinubu, eminent statesmen, political leaders, colleagues, journalists, family members, friends, and well-wishers across Nigeria and the diaspora for the overwhelming goodwill messages and prayers received on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Ajanaku, in a statement issued in […]
Abduction: Oyo appeals for calm
The Oyo State government has appealed to journalists to be cautious in their report on the abducted pupils and teachers. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade in a statement said, “The safety of our children and teachers is paramount. As you are well aware, disclosure of details of conversations with the kidnappers if […]
Nigeria’s greatest asset is human capital, not natural resources — NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has said Nigeria’s greatest asset is no longer its natural resources but the creativity, talent and innovation capacity of its people. The Director-General, NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, stated this on Thursday at the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 in Lagos with the theme, “Connected Future, Synergy for Impact.” Speaking […]
Police begin manhunt for blogger, “Azawoman” over alleged fake kidnap report
The police command in Edo State has commenced steps to apprehend a blogger, known as ‘Azawoman’ for allegedly originating a false report that students of Green Park Academy in Benin were kidnapped. The command said that the fake report originator is wanted for questioning and possible prosecution in accordance with extant laws. The command’s […]
Nursing mother seeks divorce, returns dowry
A nursing mother, Rahma Adamu, on Thursday, dragged her husband, Murtala Abdullahi, to Shari’a court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking divorce. Adamu said she was no longer in love with her husband and cannot stay in the marriage, and prayed the court to dissolve the marriage through Khul’i. Khul’i is a type of […]
Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Zainab Marwa as NDDC board member
President Bola Tinubu, has sought the confirmation of the Senate for the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a member of the governing board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Thursday. The president […]
NUJ, NAWOJ to hold security summit
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), African Independent Television (AIT), and Crime Reporters Global Nigeria is to hold the Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026. Dr Adeola Ekine, Chairperson, Media and Publicity Committee, WINSEC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
Anniversary: FCT projects ready for inauguration, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said major infrastructure projects across Abuja city centre and satellite towns are now 100 per cent completed and ready for inauguration. Wike, who stated this after inspecting some ongoing projects in Abuja on Thursday, said that the projects would be inaugurated to […]
NAN MD tasks journalists on professionalism in political coverage
Malam Ali M Ali, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and neutrality in reporting political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. He spoke with newsmen on the sidelines of a courtesy visit to the Jigawa State deputy governor, Aminu Usman, on Wednesday in Dutse. Ali said […]
Ogun dismisses terror invasion rumours, assures residents of safety
The Ogun State Government has dismissed as unfounded reports of a planned invasion by terrorists and criminal groups, assuring residents that the state remains safe and secure. The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Mr Kayode Akinmade, made this known in a statement in Abeokuta on Wednesday. Akinmade explained that […]
