Mixed reactions have continued to trail how nudity is becoming a fashion trend as Nigerians differ on their perspective of what fashion truly portends. A cross-section of Nigerians who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, expressed their views on the consequences and the...
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MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) on Tuesday says the post of Registrar of the University will become vacant from April 28. The Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, in a statement, said this is in accordance with the provisions of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a purported portal for recruitment of ad hoc staff 2023 general election. INEC said this in a short message by Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi on Tuesday in Abuja. Oyekanmi...
National Coordinator and Special Envoy of Ecology and Marine International Human Rights Organisation, Alhaji Musa Saidu, has cautioned against inference in the ongoing investigations of alleged fraud by the CBN Governor, Dr Godwin Emefiele. Saidu told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja that the recent criticism...
A pro-unity group, the Movement for Election of Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction, has commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for unequivocally advocating power shift to the youth. The group equally extolled the elder statesman for his outright endorsement of the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, with...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged Christians in the state to maintain close fellowship with each other to strengthen their faith in serving God with clear focus on achieving righteousness. He gave the charge on Monday at the “The Brethren” annual Prayer and...
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has contacted and consoled the husband and family of Mrs Bolanle Raheem, who was killed by a policeman on Christmas day in Lagos. Raheem, who was pregnant, was fatally shot on Dec. 25 by a police officer attached to the Ajiwe police division in the...
Angry mob on Sunday attacked operatives of Anambra State Fire Service for allegedly arriving late at the scene of a fire incident. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Service, Mr Martin Agbili, and made available to newsmen in Onitsha on Monday....
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Jennifer Douglas, Managing Partner, Miyetti Law Firm, Ogiame Atuwatse, the Olu of Warri and other Nigerians have been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2023 ‘roll of honour’ was released on Monday by Reputation...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has frowned at utterances made about marginalization, disunity and under development among Babur and Bura ethnic groups in Southern Borno . Governor Zulum also condemned call made for promotion of ethnicity and religious dichotomy among the people of southern...
Prison security and administration in the country has been a matter of intense debate and criticism at various public fora since the breach of security at Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre in July 2022. The problems of dilapidated prison structures, congestion, high number of awaiting trial inmates, poor care and...
A Team of Nigeria Muslim scholars, headed by Mallam Gambo Barnawa, has condoled with Christians worldwide over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Dec. 31, 2022 at the age of 95. The scholars extended their condolences when they paid a New Year visit to Pastor Yohanna Buru,...
Four persons died while three others sustained injuries in a lone accident on Sunday at Nami village, Agai Local Government Area of Niger. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Niger, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday that the accident occurred...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – As part of strategic advocacy on energy transition, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) closed the year 2022 with a courtesy visit to the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group, Ms Amina...
President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, said the Ajaokuta Steel Complex would provide 500,000 estimated jobs for Nigerian youths. The president revealed this during his one-day state visit to Kogi on Thursday. He also spoke of the determination of his administration to position Kogi as an...
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead on Sunday while 16 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Mack tanker few meters to Gofamaint on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun confirmed the...
Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has urged Nigerians to approach the New Year with positive mindsets and remain hopeful for a greater Nigeria. The minister gave the advice in his new year message on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, while the challenges facing Nigerians were daunting,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde says his administration has demonstrated unflinching commitment to serving the people of the state. Governor Makinde stated this in a New Year message issued in Ibadan on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa. He expressed gratitude...
The Minister of Women Affairs Mrs Pauline Tallen, says the Federal Government would sustain the reward giving to every first baby of the year and also monitor their development. The minister stated this on Sunday while welcoming the First Baby of the year 2023, a baby boy named, Chimemla...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian youths to present a united force and take over leadership control of the nation from the older generation. Obasanjo made the call in a letter he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abeokuta. The News Agency of...