Tuesday, October 6, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

September 29, 2026

Tinubu transmits national research, development fund Bill to Senate

Mr Tinubu stated, “It is my hope that the Senate will consider the bill and its passage into law expeditiously.”

Senate
September 29, 2026

Court discharges two Abuja motorists charged with reckless driving, obstruction

Ms Okonkwo however warned them to refrain from causing road obstruction and be of good behaviour.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 29, 2026

Katsina govt boosts family planning to curb maternal, child deaths

The Katsina government says it is strengthening family planning services and access to contraceptive commodities to reduce maternal and child mortality.

Nursing mothers
September 29, 2026

Lawyer sues NDC over alleged refusal to announce Anambra primary result

A lawyer has sued the Nigeria Democratic Congress over its alleged refusal to announce the primary election result for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo federal constituency.

September 29, 2026

UNGA president closes debate, demands justice for Africa

Khalilur Rahman says Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership of the Security Council is a continuing injustice and demands justice for the continent.

Khalilur Rahman
September 29, 2026

NHRC urges MDAs to prioritise human rights action programme

The commission’s executive secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call at a two-day training workshop for MDA desk officers on Monday in Lokoja.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
September 29, 2026

Ohanaeze calls on Igbos to unite to chart new course for South-East

The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, says Igbo should convert their individual successes into a coordinated development agenda.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo
September 29, 2026

ADC seeks probe of alleged illegal detention of members in Kebbi

Mr Maidoki urged members and supporters of the party to remain calm, peaceful and law-abiding.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
September 29, 2026

Nigeria Fashion Week set to hold in Abuja October

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 will debut in Abuja between October 1 and 4, with more than 40 Nigerian and international designers scheduled to showcase their work.

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026
September 29, 2026

NEDC to sustain, improve ISO certification: Alkali

The North-East Development Commission says it is committed to sustaining and improving its certification by the International Organisation for Standardisation.

NEDC director-general Mohammed Alkali