Aiyedatiwa names Obamuyi as AAUA Vice-Chancellor
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Prof. Tomola Obamuyi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). This is contained in a statement made on Friday in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. The statement said the appointment followed the […]
Nigerian journalists win ICFJ, Wikimedia open knowledge awards
Two Nigerian journalists have emerged among the winners of the 2026 Open Knowledge Journalism Awards, organised by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation. The President of ICFJ, Ms Sharon Moshavi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said the awards recognised outstanding journalists whose evidence-based […]
Navy recovers 52,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recovered an estimated 52,600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, and other materials intended for illegal refining operations in Rivers. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. […]
Goge Africa inaugurates cultural dialogue to boost diplomacy, economic growth
Goge Africa said it is unveiling a new platform aimed at promoting Africa’s cultural heritage as not just history, but a dynamic driver of modern diplomacy, regional integration, and economic prosperity. The announcement was made in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. The statement noted that the […]
Navy disrupts suspected militant relocation, destroys camp in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted an emerging militant camp in the Soku axis of Rivers in its sustained campaign against maritime crime and militancy. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According […]
2027 elections: INEC yet to receive budgeted funds
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Malam Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Haruna spoke at a cross-sectorial interactive session organised by the Peering […]
Nigeria, Netherlands, deepen ties on trade facilitation, border security
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have deepened their partnership on trade cooperation. As part of this effort, the organisations signed a joint declaration to strengthen collaboration, reinforcing ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, border security, capacity building and the fight against transnational organised […]
Adebowale wins Sir Ahmadu Bello integrity award, traditional title
Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has been honoured with the Sir Ahmadu Bello Integrity Legacy Award by the Northern Youth Organisation of Nigeria. A statement by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations in Abuja on Friday, said Adedokun was also conferred with the traditional title of Garkuwan […]
Sokoto records 883 GBV cases, secures 22 convictions
No fewer than 883 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with 22 convictions have been recorded between January and December 2025 in Sokoto State. The Director of Women Affairs in the Sokoto State Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Hauwa’u Umar-Jabo, disclosed this on Thursday during the GBV and Child Protection Technical Working Committee […]
Tinubu mourns the passing of Adeniyi, says he was a staunch democrat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness at the passing of distinguished statesman and democrat, Senator Anthony Adeniyi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He was 75. Adeniyi was the Ekiti State Chairman of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA). The progressive group that mobilised nationwide support for the emergence of President Bola Tinubu in 2023. […]
