MCO Tasks New Staff on Integrity, Professionalism
Abuja: The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has charged newly recruited staff to uphold integrity and professionalism in public service. The Director-General of the MCO, Obadiah Nkom, emphasized this directive during the induction of new staff and the adm…
AMAC Chairman Announces New Appointments for Council’s Governance
Abuja: Mr. Christopher Maikalangu, the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has approved the appointment of Mr. Jafaru Gwagwa as the Council Secretary. Mr. Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant to the chairman on Media an…
IMF Highlights Rapid Growth of Stablecoin Usage and Regulatory Challenges in Nigeria
Abuja: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the rapid growth of stablecoin usage in Nigeria as a new channel for cross-border payments. The IMF said digital assets linked to the U.S. dollar were easing payment challenges but creating …
FG to Establish GBV Safe Spaces in All 774 LGAs
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish dedicated safe spaces in all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the country to enhance protection and support services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This initiative w…
NDLEA Arrests 80,000 Suspects, Secures 15,000 Convictions in 65 Months
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested more than 80,000 suspected drug offenders between January 2021 and May 2026. The Director, Media and Advocacy of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview…
UBEC Inaugurates 100 Digital Champions to Drive Education Reform
Abuja: The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has inaugurated a network of 100 digital champions to deepen technology adoption, improve service delivery, and strengthen basic education administration across the country. Speaking at the inaugu…
ACAMB Kicks Off 30th Anniversary Celebration with Tree Planting Initiative in Lagos
Lagos: Association of Corporate Communications and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has begun activities to mark its 30th anniversary with a tree-planting initiative in Lagos. This, it said, reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainabi…
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Messi Equals World Cup Goal-Scoring Record with Hat-Trick Against Algeria
Kansas city: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick to equal the World Cup all-time goals record as Argentina humbled Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Argentina legend now joins German legend Miroslav Klose as j…
Kano Govt Inaugurates Committee to Probe Alleged RUTF Diversion
Kano: The Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate the alleged unauthorized sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) intended for treating children with severe acute malnutrition across the state. The committee was establis…
Kano Govt Inaugurates Committee to Probe Alleged RUTF Diversion
Kano: The Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate the alleged unauthorized sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) intended for treating children with severe acute malnutrition across the state. The committee was establis…
Kano Govt Inaugurates Committee to Probe Alleged RUTF Diversion
Kano: The Kano State Government has inaugurated a committee to investigate the alleged unauthorized sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) intended for treating children with severe acute malnutrition across the state. The committee was establis…
Uromi: The Edo Government has taken decisive action by demolishing a building allegedly linked to cultism and ritual activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area. In an ongoing crackdown, another property has been sealed as part of the s…
FG Unveils Fertiliser Support for 128,930 Smallholder Farmers Across Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Government on Tuesday initiated a nationwide distribution of 515,720 bags of urea and NPK fertilisers to 128,930 smallholder farmers in 25 states and the FCT. Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented by Minister of State for Agri…
Distrust and Exclusion Hinder Political Engagement Among Youths in Federal Capital Territory
Abuja: Some youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have attributed their low level of participation in politics to exclusion, distrust in political institutions, and doubt about their impacts. \
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the youth …
Stop Scoring Political Points with Insecurity, Oluwo Tells Politicians
Osogbo: The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to politicians to desist from politicising insecurity in the country. The appeal is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Oluwo’s Chief Press Sec…
Lagos Barber Hits 90-Hours Mark in GWR Haircut Marathon
Lagos: A 24-year-old hairstylist Ikechukwu Damilola, also known as ‘Transformation King’, on Sunday reached 90 hours of his 120-hour Guinness World Record (GWR) hairdressing marathon.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the attempt holding at the O…
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NAFDAC Plans Second Phase of Sachet Alcohol Enforcement
Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced on Wednesday that it is preparing to initiate the second phase of its enforcement against the sale of sachet alcohol across the nation. Dr. Martins Iluyomade, D…
ECOWAS Targets 48% Renewable Energy Share by 2030
Dakar: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is targeting an increase in the share of renewable energy in West Africa’s electricity mix to 48 percent by 2030. The regional bloc also reaffirmed its commitment to achieving unive…
NGO Advocates for Gender-Responsive School Re-Entry Pathways for Married Girls and Young Mothers
Abuja: An NGO, Participatory Communication for Gender Development Initiative (PAGED Initiative), has called for the creation of gender-responsive school re-entry pathways to enable married adolescent girls and young mothers to return to formal educati…
Alleged N35m Fraud: Non-Availability of Bank Statement Stalls Ex-SDP Chairman’s Trial
Abuja: A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court has adjourned the case involving the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation against Shehu Gabam, the former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), to July 20. This decision was made due …
Court Remands Man for Allegedly Stabbing His Older Brother Over Land Dispute
Kaduna: A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of 26-year-old Samson Gandu in a correctional facility for allegedly stabbing his older brother following a disagreement over a plot of land. The charges brought against Gandu are for attempte…
Nigerian Legion Celebrates 62nd Anniversary, Minister Seeks Support for Veterans
Abuja: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has praised the Nigerian Legion for its commitment to the welfare of veterans. Represented by his Special Assistant on Technical Matters, retired Rear Adm. Atiku Abdulkadir, Matawalle spoke at…
Breach: Kogi Varsity Imposes New Security Measures
Anyigba: The management of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi, has announced new security measures across campus following an ‘unfortunate security breach’ on June 11.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, on June 11, a 300-level …
Stakeholders Move to End Ethnic Stereotyping in Security, Media Reporting
Abuja: Stakeholders from the security, media, academic, and peacebuilding sectors have evolved strategies to address ethnic stereotyping and profiling in crisis and security reporting in Nigeria. The stakeholders agreed on Tuesday in Abuja, at a meeti…
Security Guard Arraigned for Alleged Mosque Generator Theft
Abuja: A 21-year-old man, Shuaibu Aliyu, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Senior Magistrates’ Court in Dutse, Abuja, on charges of allegedly stealing a generator from a mosque. Aliyu, who works as a security guard and resides in Sagwari Duste, is f…