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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Salif Atojoko |Folashade Adeniran |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali
By Salif AtojokoThe presidency says its attention has been drawn to unfounded allegations by former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, claiming to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Salif Atojoko |Folashade Adeniran |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali
By Salif AtojokoPresident Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by members of a local vigilance group in Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo. The president, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed the police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Grace Alegba |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Grace AlegbaThe Naira appreciated on Friday in the official market, trading at N1,536.82 to a dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed that the Naira gained N1.84. This represents a 0.11 per cent increase compared to the N1,538.66 per dollar recorded on Thursday. The gain followed four days of slight depreciation between Monday and Thursday. On Monday, March 24, the Naira closed at N1,531.19 per dollar.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Lucy Osuizigbo-OkechukwuGov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to democratic governance continues to inspire renewed hope for a better Nigeria. Soludo stated this in a goodwill message congratulating President Tinubu on his 73rd birthday. He said: “Mr President’s birthday is another moment to celebrate a life dedicated to service, vision, and the pursuit of national unity and progress.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Uchenna Ugwu |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Uchenna UgwuThe Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday inaugurated the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agriculture Support Programme in Ebonyi. Mrs Tinubu launched the Grand Agro Empowerment Programme for Women, Youths, and Young Farmers Club in schools. The event, promoting sustainable agriculture, took place at the Old Presidential Lodge, Abakaliki.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Salisu Sani-Idris |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Salisu Sani-IdrisVice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja. He said that prayer remains the believer’s fortress, a sanctuary where hopes are nurtured and destinies are shaped.
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3 weeks ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Tosin Kolade
By Naomi SharangThe President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised Sen. Basheer Lado for redefining the role of Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters. He stated that, for the first time in years, the office is fully meeting expectations. Speaking on Friday during a visit to the Special Adviser’s office, Akpabio described the visit as a key step in strengthening Executive-Legislative relations.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Ifeoma Aka |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Ifeoma AkaThe Igbo-Etiti Local Government in Enugu State has vowed to arrest and prosecute any masquerade caught flogging or molesting women and girls in the area. The council chairman, Dr Eric Odo, disclosed this on Thursday during a one-day campaign on the eradication of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the council headquarters.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Angela Atabo |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Ismail Abdulaziz |Tosin Kolade
By Angela AtaboThe Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), says the National Housing Fund (NHF) collection has increased to N103 billion in 2024. Shehu Osidi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the bank, stated this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the bank achieved a record-breaking collection for the NHF, which is the highest since inception.
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1 month ago | 
nannews.ng | Martha Agas |Tosin Kolade |Rabi'u Sani Ali |Folashade Adeniran
By Martha AgasA customs and tax expert, Mr Okey Ibeke, says the duties of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is not only limited to revenue collection but involves highly technical operations. Ibeke stated this on Thursday in Abuja, following a public hearing on tax reform bills organised by the Special Committee on Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday.
