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ADC condemns court ruling on NDC, says it’s threat to democracy.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the ruling of a Lokoja Federal High Court setting aside its earlier judgment recognising Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)...
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ADC condemns court ruling on NDC, says it’s threat to democracy.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the ruling of a Lokoja Federal High Court setting aside its earlier judgment recognising Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)...
POLITICS
ADC condemns court ruling on NDC, says it’s threat to democracy.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the ruling of a Lokoja Federal High Court setting aside its earlier judgment recognising Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)...
Tinubu appoints Namdas BCDA DG, Obahiagbon, Umeoji NDPHC EDs.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former House of Representatives Spokesman, Abdulrazak Namdas, as the new Director-General of Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA).
This is...
CSO seeks recognition of Alesa as host community by Rivers oil...
A civil society organisation (CSO), Concerned Vanguard of Peace (CVP), has called for recognition of Alesa Community in Rivers as a host community by Indorama...
METRO
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it will carry...
The agency said the exercise followed ongoing search, rescue and recovery operations at the scene in Satellite Town, Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area.
It said a...
As the Lagos State Government continues to battle heaps of refuse...
The residents expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), describing the practice as an eyesore in a highbrow...
CHRICED unveils project to strengthen independent media, human rights reporting
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Wednesday unveiled the “Make It Count” project aimed at strengthening independent media and...
NATIONAL
Army@163: COAS urges troops to remain steadfast, committed to national service.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged officers, soldiers, civilian staff, veterans and their families to remain steadfast in their...
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom has urged citizens...
The NOA Director in Akwa Ibom, Mr Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, made the call at a public sensitisation campaign on Friday in Uyo.
Mkpoutom said that although...
U.S. congressman applauds Tinubu for state police bill passage
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has applauded President Bola Tinubu for championing the State Police Bill recently approved by the Nigerian Senate.
Reacting to the Senate’s...
SPORTS
2026 World Cup: Iran holds Egypt 1-1 to keep round of...
Iran held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in Group G on Friday in Seattle to keep their hope of making the 2026 FIFA World...
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0, while Mexico overcame Czechia 3-0...
South Africa produced a disciplined display to secure a vital victory and strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout phase.
The match remained goalless after...
Algeria produced a strong second-half performance to come from behind and...
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The match was full of energy,...
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
Tradigital art key to Nigeria’s global creative leadership – Expert
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, says tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation...
Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalised after surviving a ghastly...
The renowned actress took to her social media platforms in a video clip to express gratitude to God, who made it possible for her...
Call of My Life’, ‘Iwe Àlà’ continue to dominate box office
‘Call of My Life’ and ‘Iwe Àlà’ have continued to record impressive box office performances, thereby reinforcing the growing appeal of Nollywood productions among...
CELEBRITIES
Chiwetalu Agu debunks death rumour, says he’s hale and hearty
Nollywood legend, Chiwetalu Agu has debunked rumours trending on social media that he is critically sick and needs financial assistance to get treatment.
Chiwetalu Agu...
CRIME
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it intercepted more...
NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the grand finale of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has...
The Commandant, NSCDC, Akwa Ibom Command, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, made the remark while briefing newsmen in Uyo on Friday and said that three suspects...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kogi Command, has arrested...
The Agency also secured 84 convictions during the period under review.
The state NDLEA Commander, Umar Yahuza, made the disclosure on Friday in Lokoja during...
LAW & JUSTICE
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has pledged to...
Ms Grace Ike, the council’s chairman, made the pledge in Abuja during an operations tour of the FCT Command by Deputy Inspector-General of Police...
CNS urges personnel to maintain harmonious relationship with Civilians
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas has charged naval personnel to foster and maintain cordial relationship with the civilians of...
Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture, says NHRC...
Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture through the Anti-Torture Act.
The Executive Secretary (ES) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),...
