Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has earned the prestigious Platinum SNEP Certification in France for his featured vocals on French-Congolese singer Dadju Nsungula’s hit single “Donne-moi l’accord.” Although the collaboration was released in 2019, it has continued to resonate strongly with listeners. This achievement marks yet another major milestone for...
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The lawmaker representing Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, Ekiti, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday raised the alarm over the outbreak of diphtheria in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection that typically affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. Moving a...
Ahmed Musa failed to make the final cut as Super Eagles’ Head Coach Éric Chelle named his 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former Super Eagles captain Musa was amongst 38 others who...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is on a new growth trajectory, welcoming investments across different sectors. Shettima said this on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during an update meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism. According to Shettima,...
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to direct Internet Service Providers (SPs) operating in the country to take immediate steps to block all websites that host obscene and pornographic contents. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki...
The Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Éric Chelle, has named forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, as well as defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa...
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has accused Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Ltd. of violating Nigeria’s labour laws and rules. The PENGASSAN President, Mr Festus Osifo, made the allegation during picketing of the oil company by PENGASSAN on Tuesday on Victoria...
The 2024 State of the Nation Report indicates that life expectancy in Nigeria, though improving, remains below the global average at 54.6 years. According to the report, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja, life expectancy for women is 54.9 years, while for...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS), are currently meeting in Abuja to among other things, review the pledges for the ECOWAS Standby Force. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting being the 43rd, is being attended by...
Some telecommunication(telecoms) subscribers in the South-South region have called on the Federal Government to provide alternative networks and revive its own telecoms for efficient communications in the country. The subscribers made the remark while responding to the survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Cross River,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Presidency on Monday said the Nigerian economy was moving in the right direction under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this on Monday while reacting to remarks by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference,...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said human capital flight could be reversed by improving the economy, developing bottom-up policies that addressed needs, and deepening citizens’ collective sense of ownership. President Tinubu, who inaugurated the Planning Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, said the ongoing economic...
A human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has said the refusal to participate in politics in 1999 remained a majority mistake some pro-democracy activists made, with adverse effect on Nigeria’s democracy till today. Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senatorial District Senator, stated this in an interview with the News Agency...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it secured a record-breaking 4,111 convictions in 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this information is based on the EFCC’s 2024 statistical report, made available to journalists on Sunday. The record marks EFCC’s highest number of convictions and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has said there is a need to strengthen collaboration between the U.S. and Africa to tackle energy poverty, drive sustainable development, and foster economic growth. The minister made the call while delivering a keynote address at the...
The Nigeria U-17 female football team, the Flamingos, defeated South Africa’s Bantwana 3-1 on Saturday. This result gave them a strong advantage in the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals. In the match, held at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, Shakirat Moshood...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the country’s women for their indispensable contributions to nation-building, describing them as the “bedrock of our nation”. “On this #InternationalWomensDay , I celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. “You are the bedrock of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality within the Commission and bolstering women’s involvement in Nigeria’s electoral process. A statement issued by the Director of Voter Education...