Friday, August 28, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

August 25, 2026

Zamfara’s 2027 budget will be citizen-driven, says commissioner

Mr Lawal commended the budget and planning ministry for driving the public consultation initiative.

Dauda Lawal
August 25, 2026

Centre seeks financial transparency in maritime sector

Mr Nweke said, “Financial transparency is not merely an accounting issue; it is an economic competitiveness issue.”

SEREC
August 25, 2026

Distance learning now national necessity not alternative: Osinbajo

The former vice president commended UNILAG’s DLI for its pioneering role in distance learning.

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Unilag VC at the colloquium
August 25, 2026

10 mental health patients treated in herbal healing homes ready for discharge, says Edo govt

Ms Abdallah said government-approved herbal healing homes provided rehabilitation and related support to persons with mental-health conditions and other vulnerable persons.

Governor Monday Okpebholo
August 25, 2026

Maulud celebration in Maiduguri peaceful, say police

Mr Dalori described Maulud an-Nabi as one of the “biggest annual events for the Tijaniyya community.”

Maulud celebration in Maiduguri
August 25, 2026

No ranching ‌in Benue without people’s consent, says Gov Alia

Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured residents that no ranch will be established in the state without the consent of the people and his administration.

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia
August 25, 2026

Nigeria’s petrol supply, consumption dipped in July: NMDPRA

NMDPRA says fuel supply and consumption declined in July compared to June, even as diesel stock sufficiency improved significantly.

Petrol tankers used to illustrate the story
August 25, 2026

NCPC boss felicitates Muslims, urges prayers for leaders

Mr Adegbite, in a statement on Monday, urged the Muslim faithful to emulate the prophet’s virtues and shun actions contrary to his teachings.

CAN Lagos chairman, Stephen Adegbite
August 25, 2026

2026 Hajj: Kano pilgrims board sets Monday deadline for passport submission

The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has set August 31 as the deadline for pilgrims to submit passports for the 2027 hajj

NIGERIAN PILGRIMS IN SAUDI
August 25, 2026

Centre seeks media partnership on government interventions to communities

The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women’s Development has called on the media to help the government communicate its intervention programmes.

Cameramen and Journalists