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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...

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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...

POLITICS

2027: OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid

The late Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) on Saturday declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌⁠⁠​⁠‍‌​group...

Obi, Kwankwaso Movement rejects merger, warns against removal of DG

The OK Movement, a platform to mobilise support for Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has...

Anambra LG Poll: NSCDC assures adequate security

The State Commandant, Mr Olatunde Maku, gave the assurance on Friday while addressing officers and men of the command ahead of their deployment for...

METRO

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...

Wike reveals hallmark of his three-year FCT tenure

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said reviving and completing capital projects abandoned under previous administrations for decades was  the hallmark...

FG tasks builders on affordable, safer housing delivery

 The Federal Government has challenged Nigerian builders to help close the housing gap by delivering homes that are affordable, safe, professional and sustainable. The Secretary...

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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...

Nigeria calls for end to Afrophobic attacks in S/Africa

 The Federal Government has called for urgent and concrete measures to halt xenophobic, and Afrophobic attacks against Africans in South Africa. This is contained in...

83 Nigerian returnees arrive in Lagos from South Africa

 A total of 83 Nigerian returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg on Wednesday. The...

Lagos International Badminton Classics: Dazzling Panda sisters ready for final 

Lagos International Badminton Classics: Dazzling Panda sisters ready for final  – News Agency of Nigeria  ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌‌⁠‌​‍‌​ 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics: Dazzling Panda Sisters ready for final The Indian Panda Sisters, Rutaparna and Swetaparna, have become the toast of spectators at the ongoing...

2026/2027 NPFL Season: No fewer than 200 referees survive fitness test

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee says no fewer than 200 referees have so far survived the ongoing pre-season fitness test ahead of...

EKO 2026: Lagos ready, maiden Intermediate Games huge, game changer- LOC

The Lagos State Government has declared readiness in  hosting the first ever Intermediate Games, scheduled to hold between Oct. 1, and Oct. 15. Gbenga Omotoso,...

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

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...

Wizkid excites fans with hint at  new album

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has hinted at a new album, saying he is having fun making the project. The Grammy...

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...

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