Yahaya appoints new HoS
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the appointment of Prof. Muazu Shehu as the new Head of Service (HoS). This is contained in a statement in Gombe on Wednesday by Mr Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House. According to the statement, the appointment which takes immediate effect, has been conveyed […]
Security: Reps committee calls for improved funding of the intelligence gathering
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has called for improved funding of intelligence gathering agencies to tackle insecurity in the country. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Ahmad Satomi (APC- Borno) made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 budget defence session in Abuja. The lawmaker also called for stronger […]
FG recommits to implementing 2026 foreign policy roadmap
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment toward implementing its 2026 foreign policy roadmap, centered on the pillars of regional stability and responsible global partnership. Tuggar disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry’s spokesperson, against the backdrop of the New Year reception […]
Ododo urges Kogi residents to uphold religious tolerance at Ramadan, Lent
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has urged residents to foster peaceful coexistence and uphold religious tolerance as Muslims and Christians embarked on holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Wednesday in Lokoja, Ododo described Ramadan and Lent as periods of spiritual rejuvenation. The […]
Ramadan: Police urge residents to be vigilant
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday advised the residents to be vigilant and security-conscious during and after the Ramadan fast. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Wednesday. Kiyawa extended greetings to the Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, vowing to implement […]
NAN strategic to public orientation, behavioural change, says LAWMA MD
The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic partner in public orientation and behavioural change. He also reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to sustained partnership with NAN on environmental education and public awareness. NAN reports that Gbadegesin said this during a […]
APC ward congress: Two die, three injured in Ondo, Police declare
The Police Command in Ondo State says two people have died while three others were injured during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ward Congress in the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure, said the incident happened in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area […]
Research key to industrial development, national growth, says UniAbuja VC
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. He spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on Wednesday in Abuja. The research day has the […]
India showcases submarine rescue capability at MILAN 2026
The Indian Navy on Wednesday showcased its cutting-edge Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) capability at the ongoing MILAN 2026, reaffirming its commitment to submarine safety and global maritime cooperation. Speaking during the demonstration, Captain Vikas Gautam, Officer-in-Charge, Submarine Rescue Unit (East), described the DSRV as a “critical lifeline” designed to locate and rescue submariners […]
Serve with honour, humility and courage, the nation believes in you, Tinubu tells young health fellows
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged the young fellows of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to serve with honour, humility and courage, assuring them that the government will work assiduously to secure their career paths. He said this during the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health in […]
