Accra: Citizens of West African countries have called on ECOWAS to introduce an indigenous language from one of its member states as an official language, in addition to English, French, and Portuguese. Bishir Dauda, a Pan-Africanist traveling across West Africa to celebrate ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria from Accra, Ghana. […]
Day: April 6, 2025
Nigerian Navy Provides Free Medical Services to 2,000 Residents in Tombia
Yenagoa: The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS SOROH) has provided free medical services to more than 2,000 residents of Tombia Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa. Commodore Omobamidele Akinbami, Commander of NNS SOROH, stated that the initiative aimed to strengthen cooperation with the host community. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, organised […]
FRSC Corps Marshal Mourns Tragic Road Crash Victims Including Rescue Operative
Abuja: The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 17 individuals in a road accident, which included one of the Corps’ emergency rescue operatives. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mohammed conveyed his condolences through a statement released by the Corps Public […]
Maryam Balla Inaugurated as First Female Chair of NICE, Kano Chapter
Kano: Mrs Maryam Balla has been inaugurated as the first female Chairperson of the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), Kano Chapter. Balla, elected in December 2024 alongside eight other executives, takes over from Mr Murtala Garba to serve a two-year term. According to News Agency of Nigeria, speaking at the inauguration in Kano, Garba […]
Moghalu Wins Labour Party Ticket for Anambra Governorship Election
Awka: Chief George Moghalu has emerged as the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, following the party’s primary election held on Saturday in Awka. Moghalu, a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), secured 573 votes to defeat his only opponent, Mr. John Nwosu, […]