The first time I watched the Super Eagles play on the world stage was at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. I can recall the scene vividly as we gathered in our neighbour’s living room to watch the Super Eagles take on Argentina in the first group game. It
By Okon Okon, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On March 5, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a new Exit Benefit Scheme that introduces gratuity payments for retiring officers in treasury-funded ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). The approval, a 100 per cent gratuity payment for retiring federal civil servants, has
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Roaring Lion” respectively, conducting nearly 900 joint strikes on Iran within the first 12 hours. Since then, the world could barely keep
By Emmanuel Yashim, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Youth are the foundation of a nation’s future, holding untapped, immense potential. For Nigeria, where about 70 per cent of its estimated 250 million people are young, that future is under increasing threat from a pervasive cybercrime culture known locally as “Yahoo
Asks Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For many Nigerians, each new year should not begin with resolutions written on paper or one’s mind, but with days of fasting and hours of prayer to seek divine direction. This has been a ritual which many claim helps them to seek
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The United States’ military incursion into Venezuela on January 3, involving elite Delta Force operatives, has sent shockwaves through the international community, triggering far-reaching diplomatic and legal repercussions. More controversially, the seizure and subsequent extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s defence sector in 2025 experienced a year of transformation, innovation, and renewed operational focus. Amid evolving security threats, the country’s Armed Forces undertook strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness, modernising capabilities, and strengthening institutional capacity. The year was marked by
By Yakubu Uba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the night is darkest, the stars shine brightest,” says a Nigerian proverb. The time is ripe, the need is dire, and Nigeria is finally turning the tide on the relentless assault of non‑state actors that have haunted its North‑East, North‑Central and
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) President Bola Tinubu recently ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from protecting very important persons (VIPs) in order to free up more operatives for deployment amid spike in insecurity across the country. The order, along with declaring a state of emergency on
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Trump, Dangote And Nigeria’s 2025: A Year In Review
Trump, Dangote And Nigeria’s 2025: A Year In Review By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Many key events defined the outgoing year for Nigeria, affecting individuals, groups, and the nation at large. Looking back, some Nigerians recall 2025 with mixed memories, as the high cost of living persisted,