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 […]
Obi urges aspirants to accept primary results, rally for common goal
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday appealed to all aspirants of the party to accept the outcomes of its recently concluded primary elections. He also called on them to close ranks in the interest of unity, discipline and long-term political success. Obi spoke at the party’s […]
34 cargo vessels coming to Lagos ports
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said 34 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tincan Island ports in Lagos between June 4 and June 6. The NPA disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position released on Wednesday. It said that 13 […]
Gbajabiamila lauds minister-designate, says he’s an asset
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the Minister of State-designate for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, as a national asset. He made the remarks on Wednesday at the State House during a send-off ceremony organised by his office in honour of the ambassador. The Chief of Staff expressed […]
SSB Tax Bill: CAPPA lauds Senate, urges Reps to help protect citizens’ health
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senate for its successful passage of the landmark bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), describing it as a bold and timely step toward safeguarding public health. The bill, which proposes replacing the current flat 10 naira-per-litre excise duty […]
Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on election as chair of UN committee
President Bola Ahmed has congratulated Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu noted that the election of Senator Ibrahim is […]
