Politics

The United States has imposed sanctions on three commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces for their roles in the 18-month siege and capture of Al-Fashir, the U.S. Treasury Department announced on Thursday. An independent United Nations investigation reported that mass killings of non-Arab communities during the operation showed hallmarks consistent […]

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has called for a strategic partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to promote ethical, evidence-based journalism and combat misinformation in Nigeria. The call was made by NGIJ National President, Abdulrahman Aliagan, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to embrace national unity and peaceful coexistence as the Ramadan and Lent seasons began on the same day. He said the convergence of these significant religious periods offers a unique opportunity for citizens to reflect on […]

The National Orientation Agency has reaffirmed its statutory role as the federal government’s principal communication bridge between the government and citizens, highlighting its extensive grassroots presence across the country. The Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during an interview with the media team of the Federal Road […]

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has warned that continued criminalisation of strikes and excessive reliance on legal technicalities could weaken public confidence in the judiciary. Ajaero spoke at the 4th International Labour Arbitration and Adjudication Forum in Abuja, where he stressed that the judiciary must […]

President Bola Tinubu has honoured the late Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, describing him as a courageous military leader with strong democratic ideals whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s political development and Africa’s liberation struggle. Speaking at the 50th Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference, Tinubu, represented by Secretary […]

The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering on Thursday postponed consideration of the 2026 budget proposal of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), escalating tensions between lawmakers and the agency’s leadership. The committee also moved to delete the agency’s allocation from the 2026 Appropriation Bill and recommended […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have inaugurated a joint committee to drive public awareness and grassroots mobilisation for ward-level National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration at NOA headquarters in Abuja, Director-General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by the Director […]

  The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a scheduled routine maintenance exercise on gas production facilities operated by Seplat Energy Plc, a joint venture partner and key supplier to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) pipeline network. The maintenance is set to take place from February […]

At least 31 people have been killed and thousands displaced after Tropical Cyclone Gezani tore through Madagascar with wind gusts reaching 167mph (270kph), authorities have confirmed. The country’s disaster management office said four people remain missing, while 36 others sustained serious injuries. A total of 6,870 people have been displaced, […]