The Federal Government says Nigeria is battling a largely preventable nutrition crisis, with 58 per cent of women of reproductive age living with anaemia. Mrs Helen Achimugu, Assistant Director, Nutrition Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. She spoke at the Civil Society–Scaling
The ongoing strike embarked by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), since Nov. 26, 2025, has crippled legislative activities at the Katsina State House of Assembly. The parliamentary staff embarked on the strike nationwide, over the non implementation of Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) by some state governments. The
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully issued a ₦501 billion inaugural bond under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme (PPSDRP), recording 100% subscription from pension funds, banks, asset managers and other investors, and marking a significant step towards resolving legacy debts, restoring liquidity, and strengthening confidence in the
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria is currently responding to multiple infectious disease outbreaks across all six geopolitical zones. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the diseases include diphtheria, cholera, Lassa fever, and measles. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General, NCDC, made the
Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari (APC-Zamfara West) has approved the purchase of 746 trucks of assorted grains for distribution across the state during the upcoming Ramadan fast. The Chairman, Publicity Committee, Sen. Yari’s political organisation, Ibrahim Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau in Tuesday. According to him, Yari, a
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has explained that the introduction of Alternative Development Project in Nigeria will end age-long battle between law enforcement and illicit drug producers while also offering them sustainable livelihoods that will ensure food security in
The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) says supply will be temporarily disrupted in parts of Lagos to allow critical repair and replacement works at the Adiyan I Water Treatment Plant. It listed areas to be affected to include Akiode, Ikeja, Magodo, Oregun, Ketu, Ojota, Maryland, Aromire, Ogudu, Gbagada, Shomolu, Ojuelegba,
Some residents of Benue have said that the establishment of state police in the country would ensure the principles of true federalism and give each federating unit her autonomy. The residents who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at different interviews on Monday in Makurdi, said it would
President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, on a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Monday in Abuja. The President’s aircraft
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 11 kidnapped victims in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State following a swift operation along the Kaduna–Abuja road. A military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the operation was carried out on Monday night after troops deployed