Philip Yatai

Kaduna

Correspondent at Nigeria News Network

Development journalist; development historian; social protection advocate; nutrition champion; education promoter; open governance activist; community mobiliser

Articles

Hunger, Poverty Fuelling National Security Threats – CDS - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

4 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Sumaila OgbajeThe Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says hunger and poverty are no longer mere social challenges but have become national security threats. Musa stated this at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), on Monday in Abuja.
2025 LGAN Golf Championship: Agbo Emerges Best Gross Winner

4 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Victor OkoyeTeenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, is the champion of the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship that commenced on Wednesday ended on Sunday in Minna, Niger. No fewer than 250 golfers from across the country jostled for honours at the unique and lush green course of the Minna Cantonment Golf Club (MCGC).
Tinubu’s Govt. Constructs 150km Roads In FCT Satellite Towns – Wike - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

4 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Philip YataiThe administration of President Bola Tinubu has constructed not less than 150- kilometres of roads in satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between 2024 and 2025. The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, during the inauguration of the newly constructed rural road from A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Wike Pledges Land For Farming To Tackle Food Insecurity In FCT

4 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Philip YataiThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday, promised to allocate lands in satellite towns to farmers for agricultural production to combat food insecurity. Wike made the promise in Abuja on Monday, during the inauguration of the newly constructed rural road from A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Tinubu Promises Inclusive Devt. To Uplift Lives Of Nigerians

4 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Philip YataiPresident Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure a balanced and inclusive development targeted at lifting the lives of Nigerians. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Monday, while inaugurating the newly constructed rural road, from A2 Junction (Abuja-Lokoja Expressway) to Pai community in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The road was among the 17 projects executed by the FCT and being inaugurated to celebrate Tinubu’s second year in office.
World’s longest hairdressing marathon record holder, T-Jos secures Ighalo’s support

5 days ago | newsexpressngr.com | Philip Yatai

News Express |23rd Jun 2025 | 5By PHILIP YATAINigerian barber Joshua Aiyenuro, known as T-Jos, who completed the Guinness World Record for the Longest Hairdressing Marathon, has gained Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo’s support for his youth empowerment initiative. T-Jos accomplished the marathon, which lasted 154 hours from June 10 to June 17, and met with Ighalo in Abuja on Sunday to gain his endorsement.
World’s Longest Hairdressing Marathon Record Holder, T-Jos Secures Ighalo’s Support

5 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Philip YataiNigerian barber Joshua Aiyenuro, known as T-Jos, who completed the Guinness World Record for the Longest Hairdressing Marathon, has gained Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo’s support for his youth empowerment initiative. T-Jos accomplished the marathon, which lasted 154 hours from June 10 to June 17, and met with Ighalo in Abuja on Sunday to gain his endorsement.
Turkish Airlines Celebrates 10 Years Operations In Abuja

5 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Mark LongyenTurkish Airlines has celebrated ten years of its operations in Abuja, describing it as a celebration of “dreams taking flight.”Its General Manager, Mr Akin Carcki, stated this in Abuja, at a dinner organised to mark ten years of direct flights between Istanbul and Abuja since 2015. Carcki also described the event as a celebration of “challenges turned into achievements,” as well as partnerships, which succeeded in helping the airline to fly higher than ever before.
LGAN North Zone Golf Championship To Promote Peace, Unity, Organisers Say

5 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Victor OkoyeOrganisers of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship, say the tournament aims to use golf as a tool to promote peace, unity and well-being in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 250 golfers from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja have converged in Minna, Niger for the tournament.
Naval Chief Tasks Personnel On Professionalism, Protection Of Democracy

5 days ago | nannews.ng | Philip Yatai

By Sumaila OgbajeThe Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain professional in the discharge of their duties and remain committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. Ogalla, represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Admiralty Integrated Farms Limited, Rear Adm. Julius Nwagu, gave the charge at the 2025 Second Quarter Route March, on Saturday in Abuja.