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News Agency of Nigeria

August 26, 2026

Shettima urges Nigerians to strengthen bond of unity

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to strengthen the bonds that unite them, reject every form of hatred, division, and intolerance, and assist the vulnerable.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
August 26, 2026

YABATECH rector urges preventive education amid worsening social vices

The rector of Yaba College of Technology, Ibraheem Abdul, has urged the use of education, rather than relying solely on arrests, to tackle vices among the youth.

Dr Engr Ibraheem Abdul (middle), Dr. Oladimeji Moses (right) and other
August 26, 2026

Tinubu govt to engage stakeholders on deplorable Benin-Asaba road

The federal government is to hold a robust engagement with the concessionaire and other stakeholders over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Asaba road.

Benin-Asaba road
August 26, 2026

Carter Bridge reconstruction will be completed in two years: Umahi

The federal government is working to complete reconstruction of the Carter Bridge in Lagos within 24 months instead of the 36 months initially scheduled for the project.

Works minister Umahi
August 26, 2026

Zamfara governor sets up peace, security committee

The Zamfara government on Monday inaugurated the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration, Peace and Security Committee.

Governor Dauda Lawal
August 26, 2026

Bundibugyo Virus: CEPI says $185 million funding gap threatens vaccine access

CEPI has warned that a $185 million funding gap could undermine efforts to develop and ensure equitable access to vaccines against Bundibugyo virus.

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August 26, 2026

Maulud: PDP urges Nigerians to embrace Prophet Muhammad’s virtues

PDP has urged Muslims to reflect on the life, teachings and character of Prophet Muhammad.

PDP members in Kano
August 26, 2026

Cross River: PDP governorship candidate accepts Otu debate challenge

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Cross River, Arthur Archibong, has accepted Governor Bassey Otu’s challenge to a debate.

Arthur Archibong
August 26, 2026

Stakeholders call for evidence-based reporting to tackle poverty in Nigeria

Stakeholders urged journalists to adopt evidence-based reporting to bolster the fight against poverty in the country.

Poor-Nigerians
August 25, 2026

One killed, three injured after gunman invaded Kano wedding: Police

Police said they arrested a 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukhtar, in connection with the attack.

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