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FG probes child rights violations, strengthens legal safeguards

Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has stated that the Federal Government is actively addressing recent allegations of child rights violations in...

3.7m people face food insecurity in northeast Nigeria — ICRC

Abuja, July 21, 2025 (NAN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm over worsening food insecurity in conflict-affected areas of...

Sokoto, UNFPA give sanitary, delivery kits to 150 women, girls Kits

Sokoto, July 21, 2025 (NAN) The Sokoto State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Monday, distributed sanitary and child...

Accident: I’m in high spirit at home under observation, says Radda

Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, says he is currently at home under observation regarding his health, just to make sure everything is fine...

Adamawa govt. unveils malaria campaign, targets 1.2m children

Yola, July 18, 2025 (NAN) The Adamawa Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has unveiled the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign, targeting over 1.2...

Police ban unauthorised political rallies in Kaduna, issue security advisory

The Police Command in Kaduna State said it has banned all unauthorised political rallies in the state. The command’s spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan, stated...

Atiku’s exit from PDP not new, we’re expecting his return – Damagum

The acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Iliya Damagum, has described the resignation of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the party...

UN Women seeks domestic funding to support women living with HIV

Mrs Patience Ekeoba, the Acting Deputy Country Representative to the UN Women Nigeria, has highlighted the need for increased domestic funding to support...

Disease Outbreaks: NCDC calls for urgent measures

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over a convergence of multiple infectious disease outbreaks currently affecting the country,...

Tinubu renames university of Maiduguri after Buhari

President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State as the Muhammadu Buhari University. “May we now adopt the University...

Remains of Buhari buried in Daura amidst tears, prayers

The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari has been buried at his residence in Daura, amidst tears and prayers by his immediate family members,...

UN mourns Buhari, lauds role promoting regional peace, security in West Africa

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep sadness on the passing of former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson,...

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Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Jigawa increases funding for free basic healthcare scheme

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic, which targets vulnerable and other residents across the...

Gov. Nwifuru suspends 25 commissioners, 62 aides

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government aides for failing to attend a government function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants,...

Gov Lawal approves appointment of new Emir of Gusau

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the new Emir and Sarkin Katsina of Gusau Emirate. Alhaji...