Abuja: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the National Assembly to swiftly pass amendments to the electoral legal framework. Yakubu emphasized the importance of this action during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-up Mission to Nigeria, led by Mr. Barry Andrews, who headed […]

Abuja: The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, emphasized the critical need for the Nigerian military to adopt homegrown technology and innovation to maintain strategic superiority. Speaking at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development in Abuja, themed ‘Utilising Emerging Technology for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness,’ Ogalla highlighted the importance of technological […]

Ekpoma: Not less than 20 students of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma have received N300,000 each, as beneficiaries of the N1.2 billion OPay National Scholarship Initiative for undergraduates in Nigeria. The disbursement was facilitated for the institution by the government of Edo, through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable […]

Abuja: Nigeria has recorded a decline in piracy incidents compared to previous years, according to the Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC). The Head of Research at SEREC, Eugene Nweke, announced this development in a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the decline in piracy is attributed to multinational […]

Abuja: Legendary Nigerian artist and researcher, Zainab Odemwingie, has called for the preservation of African folklore to protect cultural identity and ensure traditional values are not lost to globalisation. She made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stressing the importance of safeguarding indigenous stories and customs for future generations. […]