New Marte: Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) foiled a major attack by ISWAP terrorists on their location in New Marte, Borno State, neutralising scores of insurgents and recovering arms, vehicles and explosives, the Nigerian Army said on Tuesday. The foiled attack occurred in the early hours of May 27 when terrorists attempted to infiltrate […]
Month: May 2025
Federal Ministry Defends Minister Nnaji Against ‘Sleeping Minister’ Allegations
Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has refuted a recent media report which labelled the Minister, Chief Uche Nnaji, as a ‘sleeping minister’. The ministry, in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser, Administration to the Minister, Dr Robert Ngwu, emphasized that the report was a smear campaign by detractors. According […]
Children’s Day: NACA Renews Commitment to HIV-Free Generation
Abuja: The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the health and future of Nigerian children as Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day. Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, emphasized the need to strengthen efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. According to News Agency of […]
Lagos Govt. Marks Children’s Day with Vocational and Cultural Training for Pupils
Lagos: The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Tuesday marked Children’s Day with a line-up of vocational and cultural activities aimed at practical skills and values in children. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event drew thousands of children from various schools and communities across the state. The […]
FCT Pupils Urge Teachers to End Two-Month Strike
Abuja: Some school children in Bwari Area Council of the FCT have appealed to striking teachers in the six-area councils to consider their plights and call off their two-month industrial action. The children made their appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while sharing their thoughts on the 2025 Children’s Day. […]