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News Agency of Nigeria

July 17, 2026

Nigeria’s technical aid programme boosting soft power, says NTAC boss

NTAC commended 15 Technical Aid Corps volunteers who returned from Uganda, attributing the programme’s continued success to President Bola Tinubu’s support.

Nigeria’s technical aid programme
July 17, 2026

FCC builds couples’ confidence in maternal health in Kaduna

The Faith and Cultural Champions project has equipped couples in six council areas of Kaduna with communication skills to promote open dialogue and joint decision-making.

Faith and Cultural Champions project
July 17, 2026

Court jails three drug offenders in Enugu

Three first-time drug offenders were sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment each after they pleaded guilty to separate charges of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

Jail
July 17, 2026

UNICEF praises Nigerian government for rescuing kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren

UNICEF has commended the Nigerian government for rescuing 39 abducted schoolchildren and five teachers in Oyo state.

Released Oyo hostages
July 17, 2026

Yobe governor to spend N73 billion on agric empowerment, other projects

The Yobe government has approved N73.3 billion for various projects and services in the state.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni
July 17, 2026

South Africa’s Du Plessis, Nigeria’s Usman face off in UFC showdown in Oklahoma

The middleweight main event takes place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

Du Plessis, Usman
July 16, 2026

Kano empowers 1,900 butchers, to establish cottage industry hubs

He said the government had already made provision for the establishment of the hubs in the 2026 budget. 

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
July 16, 2026

2027 Elections: Police commence recovery of illegal arms nationwide

Mr Kokumo said the centre had destroyed more than 16,000 unserviceable weapons since its inception.

IG Olatunji Disu
July 16, 2026
Dikko Radda
July 16, 2026

NCDC reaffirms commitment to preventing Ebola outbreak

Mr Idris said Nigeria currently had no confirmed Ebola cases.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention