Marcus Samuel Dafe, a young media personality, was sadly killed in Abraka, Delta State, igniting a wave of anger and sorrow among locals and online communities. Two days before his tragic demise, Dafe had participated in an online protest, expressing his worries regarding the disturbing increase in kidnappings and homicides
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has ordered the immediate recall of a patrol team mentioned in a recent media report alleging bribery, for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions. A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide on Thursday in Abuja
Muslim pilgrims gathered in Arafat on Thursday, offering fervent prayers for peace, progress, socioeconomic development and stability in their country and around the world. Alhaji Muhuyi Rimingado, a pilgrim from Kano State, shared his heartfelt sentiments with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saying, ‘I’ve been praying fervently for my
Mercy Omoike and Olaitan Idris Some ram traders in Lagos State have lamented the preference for cows to rams by Muslim faithful this 2025 Eid Kabir celebration.The traders disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.The traders told NAN that most people
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has praised African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, for his efforts in ensuring the economic transformation of Africa. The bank said in a statement on Thursday, that Guterres relayed the message at the Bank’s 2025 Annual Meetings in Abidjan, Côte
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14. The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna. Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the
Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), says good governance is a top requirement in tackling Nigeria’s current security challenges. The CDS said this on Thursday at the official launch of the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative (PCEPI) for the North-Central region in Jos. The News Agency of
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The Bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised by the prestigious Global Finance in its 32nd Annual Best Bank
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has donated N30,000 each to 11,229 women selected from the 3,347 poling units of the state to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the money, totalling more than N336 million was provided through the state leadership of All the Progressives
The Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions for Benue State, sitting at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja, has upheld the elections of all 23 local government chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC), delivering a decisive victory to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the ruling party. The