Kwara: Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities in Kwara and Niger. Operational report made available to the News Age…
Tinubu Celebrates Largest Single-Day Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims in Niger and Kwara
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has expressed his approval following the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians who were abducted in separate incidents in Niger and Kwara.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, this development was announced in a statement …
FCT Water Board Restores Water Supply to Wuse, Wuye, Maitama
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board has announced the restoration of potable water supply to Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye, and Maitama Districts following brief disruptions. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Umar Ako, disclosed this …
Nigeria Set to Host Inaugural ‘Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo’
Nigeria: Nigeria is hosting its first-ever investors’ summit, the ‘Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo,’ aimed at highlighting credible investment opportunities and fostering partnerships across key sectors of the nation’s economy and development.
A…
Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu Highway Ready by 2027 – FG
Makurdi: The Federal Government has assured that the dualised 258km Makurdi-Otukpo-Obolo-Afor-Enugu highway will be completed by December 2027. The Federal Controller of Works, Benue State, Mukaila Danladi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi durin…
FG Approves Recruitment of 3,252 PTA Teachers into Unity and Technical Colleges
Abuja: The Federal Government has sanctioned the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers into Unity and Technical Colleges across the nation. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this initiative, empha…
RMAFC Demands SEEPCO Accountability
Anambra: The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting oil and gas host communities through stronger oversight of operators’ statutory obligations. RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, pro…
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WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles Edge Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 4-3
Abuja: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday edged the U-20 football team of Cote d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties in their semi-final match to reach the finals of the ongoing WAFU U-20 tournament. The Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire mounted pressure on…
General Hospital Apapa Promotes Breastfeeding Support During World Breastfeeding Week
Lagos: General Hospital Apapa (GHA), Lagos State, has reaffirmed its commitment to quality maternal and child healthcare, breastfeeding counselling, and public health education. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ime Okon, represented by Dr. Mo…
General Hospital Apapa Promotes Breastfeeding Support During World Breastfeeding Week
Lagos: General Hospital Apapa (GHA), Lagos State, has reaffirmed its commitment to quality maternal and child healthcare, breastfeeding counselling, and public health education. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ime Okon, represented by Dr. Mo…
General Hospital Apapa Promotes Breastfeeding Support During World Breastfeeding Week
Lagos: General Hospital Apapa (GHA), Lagos State, has reaffirmed its commitment to quality maternal and child healthcare, breastfeeding counselling, and public health education. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ime Okon, represented by Dr. Mo…
Abuja: Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist, has urged Nigerians to rise above political differences and embrace national unity, saying only a united country can reclaim its leadership role in Africa and drive development. Utomi spoke on Thursday in…
Osun 2026: ICPC Vows to Crackdown on Vote Trading
Abuja: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned against vote buying and selling ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election. The commission said anyone caught engaging in the act would be arrested a…
Adebayo Calls for Leadership and Governance Focus to Tackle Nigeria’s Challenges
Abuja: Dr Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has called for a greater focus on leadership, governance, and development issues as a strategy to address Nigeria’s challenges. Adebayo made these remarks duri…
Unfreeze Osun Accounts, Tinubu Orders EFCC
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the court order freezing the accounts of the Osun Government. Tinubu issued this directive in a statement personally released on Thursday.
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Abuja: Mrs. Luciana Ojeniyi, founder of the AI-powered Virtual Try-On platform, Luciana, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem to foster job creation and contribute significantly to national economic growth. In an intervi…
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WBW: Fathers Urge Men to Support Exclusive Breastfeeding
Abuja: Some fathers have urged Nigerian men to provide practical and emotional support for their wives to ensure successful exclusive breastfeeding and healthier outcomes for children, emphasizing that fathers play critical roles throughout the proces…
Expert Urges Early Diagnosis, Treatment of Hydrocephalus
Yola: A Neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Dr Zayum Loda’am, has urged parents to seek early diagnosis and treatment for hydrocephalus, warning that delayed intervention could cause permanent disability or death.
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UNICEF and Adamawa Government Launch New Strategy to Promote Breastfeeding
Yola: UNICEF, in collaboration with the Adamawa Government, has introduced a Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy for Child Nutrition, aligning with the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebrations. The initiative was launched by Mr…
Paediatrician Advocates 30-45 Mins Breastfeeding Per Session
Lagos: A Paediatrician, Dr. Temitayo Ishola, has urged mothers to breastfeed babies every two hours for 30 to 45 minutes to ensure effective breastfeeding. Ishola, Head of the Paediatric Department at General Hospital, Ebute-Meta, made the call during…
FG Orders Measures to Protect Health Workers Nationwide
Abuja: The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers nationwide following rising incidents of harassment and assaults. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanen…
Nutrition, Critical Lifeline in Hepatitis Recovery
Lagos: Nutrition plays a vital role in the body, enabling it to obtain and utilise nutrients from food for energy production, growth, tissue repair, and the maintenance of normal body functions. Experts say good nutrition strengthens the immune system…
FG and Lagos State Strengthen Collaboration on Flood Resilience and Sanitation
Lagos: The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have renewed their commitment to strengthen collaboration on flood resilience, water sector reforms, and sanitation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources and …
FG Unveils Tinubu Light Initiative and NextGen Innovation Challenge to Boost Entrepreneurship
Abuja: The Federal Government unveiled the Tinubu Light Initiative (TLI) and the National Showcase of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 to foster indigenous innovation, renewable energy, and entrepreneurship for economic growth. Dr Kingsley Udeh, …
NAOWA President Encourages Officers’ Wives to Foster Savings Culture and Achieve Financial Independence
Abuja: Dr Safiyyah Shaibu, President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), has urged officers’ wives to cultivate a strong savings culture and embrace cooperative initiatives to achieve financial independence for sustainable empowe…