Kano Gov appoints 400 Mathematics teachers to address critical subjects’ shortages
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented permanent and pensionable appointment letters to the 400 newly recruited Mathematics teachers for the state’s Secondary Schools. This is contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in Kano on Wednesday. Yusuf described the recruitment as a direct response to subject gaps that has […]
Nigeria is a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions, beautiful barbs, says Nicki Minaj
Influential U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj has said Nigeria is a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions and “beautiful barbs” that she is eager to see. Minaj, 42, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, made this known at a UN event in New York, highlighting the killings in Nigeria, she said she was not picking […]
Nigeria expresses concern over U.S.’ exclusion to attend Nicki Minaj’s event
Nigeria has expressed concerns over the decision of the U.S. to exclude it from participating in the U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj event on alleged killings of Nigerians of a specific faith group. The Chargé d’Affaires, Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN, Mr Syndoph Endoni, said the decision to exclude Nigeria from the discussion, which […]
Corps Marshal decorates First Lady as Grand Matron of FRSC Special Marshals
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was on Tuesday decorated as the Grand Matron of the Road Safety Special Marshals. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the title of Grand Matron of the Road Safety Special Marshal, is an honorary position conferred upon highly placed, influential women who have shown notable and outstanding […]
Abu Dhabi Art 2025: Nigeria opens gateway to global art markets
Nigeria has launched its most significant international art presentation at Abu Dhabi Art 2025. This positions the country’s galleries and artists for unprecedented access to global collectors, cultural partnerships, and growth in art tourism. Mrs Tola Akerele, the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the National Arts Theatre, said this in a statement on […]
Tinubu to attend G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa, AU-EU summit in Angola
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola. His first stop is Johannesburg, where he will attend the 20th summit of the G20 Leaders. After the summit, he will proceed to Angola for the AU-EU summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African leader who […]
Kidnapped schoolgirls: Tinubu sends Shettima to Kebbi, condoles the military over death of soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has asked Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State to sympathise with the state government and assure parents and guardians of the kidnapped schoolgirls that the government will ensure their quick release. He also sent his condolences to the military over the death of the gallant soldiers and Brigadier General Musa […]
CAN welcomes US intention to help Nigeria end killings, insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it was welcoming for the United States (U.S) Government to decide to help Nigeria fight and end killings and insecurity in the country. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a keynote address at the opening of the association’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council meeting in Jos […]
PDP crisis: We’re determined to protect Nigeria’s democracy, Bauchi governor declares
Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Gov. Bala Mohammed, has expressed the determination of the party leadership to protect Nigeria’s democracy, even at the expense of their lives. He stated this while speaking with newsmen during the clash between two PDP factions at the national secretariat in Abuja. “We are not just here to […]
NAN remains veritable channel for promoting democracy, national integration – MD
Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, has reaffirmed that the agency remains a critical channel for strengthening and promoting Nigeria’s democracy and national integration. Ali stated this on Tuesday while receiving Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu, representing Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency of Imo, who paid him a courtesy visit at the […]