Sunday, July 26, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

July 22, 2026

WHO commends Ebonyi as FGM drops to 20.4%

Mr Ogbueli described the decline as a major milestone in efforts to end FGM.

WHO
July 22, 2026

FG empowered nearly 300,000 Nigerians through skills programmes: Minister

Mrs Oduwole saidthat the ministry was implementing policies to strengthen manufacturing and agro-processing, among others.

Jumoke Oduwole
July 22, 2026
Bola Oyebamiji
July 22, 2026

CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector

Mrs Kekere-Ekun described maritime law as one of the principal pillars supporting global commerce.

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun
July 22, 2026

NAFDAC begins nationwide mop-up of banned sachet alcohol

The agency stated that the nationwide exercise underscored its commitment to protecting public health. 

Alcoholic beverages in sachet
July 22, 2026

Kano assembly adopts bill to establish state electricity agency

The speaker said the bill would now be transmitted to the executive arm for assent.

Kano State House of Assembly
July 22, 2026

Benue varsity ASUU suspends seven-week strike

ASUU-MOAUM commenced an indefinite strike on June 1 over unresolved welfare and governance issues. 

Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM)
July 22, 2026

Police nab three suspected cultists in Lagos

The command’s spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following credible information from members of the public. 

three suspected cultists
July 22, 2026

Ebonyi government enforces strict regulations on mining

Mr Nkah warned the operators in the state that the government would no longer tolerate environmental degradation. 

EBONYI STATE LOGO
July 22, 2026

FRSC commences special operation to check road crashes in Ebonyi

Mr Asanya said that the operation would last from July 21 to July 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FRSC personnel on highway