VOICE OF NIGERIA (VON)

VOICE OF NIGERIA (VON) was established in 1961 as the External Service of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), which later evolved into the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). Recognizing the significance of external broadcasting, the late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, initiated the launch of a 10KW HF transmitter that aired programs for two hours each day. The primary audience for these broadcasts was West Africa, with content delivered in both English and French. In 1962, just two years after it began, the service gained further importance when the government purchased 40 hectares of land in Ipakodo, Ikorodu, for a state-of-the-art transmitting station dedicated to external broadcasting. In 1963, five prototype RCA 100KW HF transmitters were installed and put into operation.

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Nigeria Ready To Host 3rd CAA U- 20 Athletes Championship

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Mosunmola Ore

Thirty (30) countries have so far indicated interest to participate in the forthcoming 3rd edition of the AFRICAN U-18 Athletics championship schedule to hold in Ogun State South West Nigeria. According to the National Sports Commission, seventy (70) countries are expected to participate in the event which is scheduled for 16-20 of July, 2025.
Leadership: NiDCOM Honours British-Nigerian Mayor

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom, Princess Opeyemi Bright, for her remarkable leadership, unwavering commitment to community development, and for being a shining symbol of hope for the younger generation in the diaspora.
Troops Repel Terrorists in Niger State

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force, have thwarted an attempted incursion by terrorists into Bangi community, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, on 24 June 2025. A statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, revealed that the operation, which was based on credible intelligence, led to troops engaging approximately 300 armed bandits in Kwanar Dutse Forest.
Commonwealth Nations Reaffirm Commitment to Shared Prosperity

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Commonwealth nations have reaffirmed their commitment to shared prosperity and development among member states. This affirmation was made at the 2025 Nigeria edition of the Commonwealth High Commissioners Banquet and Award, organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society, Nigeria Branch, in partnership with the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.
Murder: Benue Governor Orders Arrest of Suspects

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered the arrests of five individuals for their involvement in the murder of two citizens from Kano StateThe suspects were apprehended by law enforcement agencies in Makurdi, the capital of Benue StateGovernor Alia gave the order after being briefed by security officials and strongly condemned the heinous crime.
NDA 18 Regular Course Alumni Reflect on 50 Years of Service

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course Alumni, in preparation for its Golden Jubilee, has reflected on its achievements in nation-building over the years. In a statement, the President of the NDA 18 Regular Course Alumni, Air Commodore Isaac Oguntuyi (Rtd), mni, stated that the Golden Jubilee would be held on the 4th of July in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The President also gave a brief history of the Nigerian Defence Academy 18 Regular Course Alumni.
NDA Alumni Reflects on 50 Years of Service

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 Regular Course Alumni, in preparation for its Golden Jubilee, has reflected on its achievements in nation-building over the years. In a statement, the President of the NDA 18 Regular Course Alumni, Air Commodore Isaac Oguntuyi (Rtd), mni, stated that the Golden Jubilee would be held on the 4th of July in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The President also gave a brief history of the Nigerian Defence Academy 18 Regular Course Alumni.
Rivers State: NYSC Seeks More Support

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for increased support for the Scheme in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria. He made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the Sole Administrator of the State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Nigeria, Brazil Bonded By Strong Cultural Ties - Nana Shettima

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

The Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has said that Nigeria and Brazil are bonded by shared values and traditions despite the geographical distance between them. She added that there is a cultural connection between the two nations that must be sustained. Shettima made these remarks while receiving the wife of Brazil’s Vice President, Mrs Maria Lucia Alckmin, who is in Nigeria on an official visit with her husband, Geraldo Alckmin.
Nasarawa: Stakeholders Seek Construction of More Roads

2 days ago | von.gov.ng | Peace Piak Kanu

Stakeholders from Nasarawa South have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to construct more roads to facilitate the movement of agricultural inputs. Speaking at the 2025 Citizens’ Budget Engagement for the southern senatorial zone of the state, a stakeholder from Awe Local Government Area, Mrs Safiya Adam, stated that without accessible roads to farms, transporting agricultural inputs remains difficult—resulting in higher costs of produce for ordinary citizens.