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NSIA Insurance shifts focus to non-life business, pays N18bn claims
NSIA Insurance Ltd. says it will operate exclusively as a non-life insurance company following the transfer of its life insurance portfolio to CHI...
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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...
POLITICS
2027: Don’t set Nigeria on fire, NILDS DG warns political actors
The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has warned political actors against setting Nigeria on fire through...
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...
METRO
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...
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...
NATIONAL
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...
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.
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SPORTS
Open NFF statute to genuine stakeholders, rescue Nigerian Football — Amun
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Secretary-General, Fanny Amun, has called for fundamental reforms to rescue Nigerian football.
Amun, also a former member of the NFF...
Messi announces retirement from international football
Retirement
Argentina Legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in a statement he released on Monday.
The eight-time World Footballer of the...
EPL: Fernandes fires Manchester United to 5-2 win over Ipswich
Manchester United Captain Bruno Fernandes scored a Hat-trick in his club’s 5-2 thrashing of Ipswich at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Portuguese, who was recently...
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.
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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...
