Birthday: Tinubu congratulates Soludo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, on his birthday on July 28. The President celebrated the exceptional economist, who, as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led one of Nigeria’s most impactful reforms in the banking sector. Recognising the sterling professional achievements of Soludo, the […]
Public health advocates begin training
Public health advocates from across Africa have converged in Lagos for the third edition of the Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM) training course, aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to monitor, expose and counter tobacco industry interference in public health policy. The five-day event, being held […]
Tinubu condemns attack in Kauru local government
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent barbaric and cowardly attack on innocent citizens in Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack on innocent citizens in the early hours of Monday led to the killing of about 30 residents, including women and children and the burning […]
Controversy trails NYSC’s plan to replace khaki with local fabric
Controversy has trailed the National Youth Service Corps’ plan to replace its iconic khaki uniform with local fabric, as corps members and stakeholders continue to debate the proposed change. Some stakeholders who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja said the move would promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and […]
FG targets global leader in extractive sector transparency, says Akume
The Federal Government has said it is committed to positioning Nigeria as a global leader in extractive sector transparency through sustained reforms, accountability and effective implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of […]
No drug trafficker ‘ll escape justice, Marwa vows
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to ensure that no drug trafficker escapes justice, irrespective of their status. He reaffirmed this while reacting to the conviction and sentencing of fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Chinedu, and former international football player, Hunkarin George. In a […]
Rising costs living drive UniAbuja students into entrepreneurship
The rising cost of living and delayed financial support have driven University of Abuja students into entrepreneurship, with many now combining lectures with small businesses to stay afloat. Students who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday said food, transportation, and accommodation expenses had tripled in the last year. They noted […]
Zamfara CJ seeks adequate funding for judiciary
Justice Kulu Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Zamfara has called for adequate funding of state judiciary to enable the arm carry out its constitutional duties effectively. Aliyu made the call in Gusau on Monday, at the opening of the Annual Workshop for Magistrates, Staff of the High Court and other Stakeholders in the Justice […]
Supreme Court upholds death sentence of convicted murderer
The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Abu Umar, for stabbing a man to death during a fight. In the Certified True Copy of the judgment of the Supreme Court made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Justice Jummai-Hannatu Sankey, held that the appeal filed by Umar, lacked merit. The […]
Davido gifts Mayorkun Tesla Cybertruck
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted fellow singer Emmanuel Mayowa, professionally known as Mayorkun, a Tesla Cybertruck. He announced the gift through his verified Instagram Story on Sunday, sharing a photograph of the electric vehicle with a message addressed to Mayorkun and one of his associates. “My gift […]
