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Ododo bans night arrests, urges security agencies to uphold citizens’ rights
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has banned night arrests across the state, directing security agencies to desist from invading homes and apprehending residents at...
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FG announces 14-day closure of Niger Bridge for maintenance
The Federal Ministry of Works says it will close some sections of the first Niger Bridge between Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 to enable...
POLITICS
PDP presents House of Assembly candidates to Kaduna SEC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has presented its candidates for the State House of Assembly elections to the party’s State Executive...
APC, PDP challenge Adeleke’s re-election in Osun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed petitions before the Osun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal challenging the re-election of...
NDC and Obi’s mistake is choosing Kwankwaso – NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is doomed to lose the 2027 presidential election because it chose Sen....
METRO
FG announces 14-day closure of Niger Bridge for maintenance
The Federal Ministry of Works says it will close some sections of the first Niger Bridge between Sept. 7 and Sept. 21 to enable...
Tinubu’s reforms boost business confidence, says presidency
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms are restoring confidence in Nigeria’s business environment and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Dr Nafia Abdullahi, Technical...
2027: Church leaders task politicians, citizens on peace, unity
The World Council of Churches (WCC) and prominent Christian leaders have called on politicians and citizens to shun divisive rhetorics ahead of the 2027...
NATIONAL
Nigeria must tighten its borders, information space against emerging threats
Nigeria must strengthen protection of its territorial borders and information space against emerging threats, including disinformation and artificial intelligence-generated content.
The Minister of Information and...
Tinubu departs Abuja for three-week vacation in Europe
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.
His first stop will...
Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to attend the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State...
SPORTS
Nigeria qualify for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens on Saturday qualified for the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time after defeating Zimbabwe by...
World Rugby educators arrive in Nigeria for technical capacity building
World Rugby educators have arrived in Nigeria for a five-day technical capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening coaching and officiating structures in the country.
The News...
AFEDEV unveils inclusive American Football Development plan in Lagos
The American Football Elite Development (AFEDEV) has announced plans to establish a structured development pathway for Para-athletes in Nigeria.
The initiative includes Wheelchair American Football,...
OPINION
An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...
Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential
Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...
Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity
An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...
ENTERTAINMENT
Nollywood actress, Foundation donate food, medical items to 500 widows in...
Nollywood actress, Foundation donate food, medical items to 500 widows in Enugu – News Agency of Nigeria
The Nollywood actress Rachel Okonkwo a.k.a Nkoli Nwa...
AGN celebrates veterans, pledges improved welfare for actors.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has pledged to strengthen the welfare, capacity building and professional development of actors in the country.
Mr Cornelius Udofia,...
The Headies unveils nominees for 18th edition
The Headies, Africa’s entertainment awards, has released its nominations list ahead of its 18th edition scheduled to hold on Oct. 25 in Toronto, Canada.
The...
CELEBRITIES
Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi.
This is contained...
Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye have sparked speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...
Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.
Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...
CRIME
ICPC uncovers another fake agency
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered yet another fake federal agency operating in the country.
ICPC Spokesperson, John Odey...
Police nab 3 over alleged murder in Anambra
Police nab 3 over alleged murder in Anambra – News Agency of Nigeria
The Police Command in Anambra says it has apprehended three persons...
ICPC academy shifts anti-graft war to prevention, trains officers
The Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) says the future of the anti-graft war lies less in arrests and more in training public officers to...
LAW & JUSTICE
ICPC tracks 14 projects worth N431.8m in Sokoto
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday tracked 14 projects valued at approximately N431.8 million across Sokoto state.
The News...
Security remains bedrock of economic growth – CP tells NIPSS delegation
) The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Mr. Ibrahim Adamu-Bakori, has identified security as the bedrock of economic growth.
Adamu-Bakori stated this when he...
Wife bags 1 year jail term for forging marriage certificate
A Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan on Friday, sentenced one Bolanle Adeyemo, 50, to one year in the correctional centre for possessing...
