Abuja: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday unveiled eight fully modernised fire trucks in a decisive step to enhance emergency response capabilities and strengthen community safety. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, s…
Lagos: Mr. Isaac Aregbesola, a senior editor with the News Agency of Nigeria, has announced the death of his wife, Mrs. Wumi Aregbesola. Aregbesola revealed that his wife, aged 52, passed away on Friday.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the edit…
Katsina: The Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCA) has announced plans to target at least 3 million children in its upcoming polio immunisation campaign, scheduled from April 26 to 29. Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya, the Executive Secreta…
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to sponsor the Media Professionals Welfare Enhancement Bill aimed at improving the welfare of its members. The National President of NUJ, Mr. Alhassan Abdulahi, made this announcement d…
Abuja: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that candidates for its examinations will be seated within the state where they registered. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Public Communication Advisor for JAMB, provided this assuranc…
London: Lady’s pocket watch found among the belongings of one of the passengers who drowned on the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic could sell for up to 50,000 euros (66,000 dollars) at auction. Danish second-class passenger Hans Christensen Giv…
Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that inmates were being poorly fed and dying of hunger in custodial centres across the country. Reacting to the claims in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Abuja: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SecDojo, a French-based company specializing in cybersecurity training and upskilling, to enhance cybersecurity resilience …
Abuja: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raided and sealed some shops at Utako market for selling re-bagged and underweight bags of rice. The operation was conducted following intelligence gathered by the Commissio…
Abuja: The Ashnik Alternative Development Initiative (AADI), a non-governmental organisation, has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the cultivation and use of illicit drugs in Nigeria. Prof. Bala Shehu, Director of AADI, …