Thursday, August 27, 2026

News Agency of Nigeria

August 27, 2026

Tinubu won’t restore fuel subsidy, says APC Lagos chairman

Cornelius Ojelabi, the All Progressives Congress chairman in Lagos, says President Bola Tinubu will not restore petrol subsidy, describing it as a drain on public finances.

August 27, 2026

FRSC urges 27 newly promoted officers to be more disciplined, professional

FRSC urged the 27 newly promoted officers and marshals to justify their elevation through greater discipline, professionalism and commitment to duty.

FRSC OFFICERS
August 27, 2026

Ex-Colombian NSA advises Nigeria on how to end banditry in Zamfara

Security stakeholders have urged more surveillance of Nigeria’s borders to curb arms and drug infiltration fuelling banditry and kidnapping.

Bandits
August 27, 2026

UN renews call for justice for victims of Abuja bombing

The United Nations has renewed calls for accountability over the 2011 bombing of its Abuja headquarters, saying justice remains outstanding 15 years after the terrorist attack.

Scenes from the 2011 United Nations building bomb blast
August 26, 2026

FG reviews agricultural land, soil policy to achieve national food security 

Mr Oshadiya said the review would go beyond amending an existing document.

Agriculture minister Abubakar Kyari
August 26, 2026

GOCOP mourns Eagle Online publisher Oladipo

Mr Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 56.

Dotun Oladipo
August 26, 2026

Nigeria seeks stronger ties with Islamic countries

The minister said Nigeria had remained an active OIC member since 1986.

Sola Enikanolaiye
August 26, 2026

Nigeria, Thailand to deepen ties on technology, agriculture

Mr Khalawi described Nigeria as a strategic partner of Thailand.

Nigeria, Thailand to deepen ties on technology, agriculture
August 26, 2026

Foundation targets 30% drop in zero-dose children in Zamfara

He described the intervention as timely in addressing the burden of zero-dose children.

Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development
August 26, 2026

Meta outlines framework to protect teens on social media

Mr Mahoney said that because teenagers move easily between dozens of apps, an industry-wide solution was needed.

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