Abuja: The Federal Government has initiated a legal action against politician Omoyele Sowore for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also names Mata (Facebook) Incorp. and X Incorp. as defendants. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, was filed by Mohammed Abubakar, Director […]
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Prompts Calls for Strengthened Health Surveillance
Lagos: Amid reports of a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), some health experts have called for reactivation and strengthening of the public health surveillance system. The experts made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Development Bank of Nigeria Disburses ?1 Trillion for Empowerment, Women Receive Major Share
Yola: The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has successfully disbursed over ?1 trillion in empowerment interventions since 2015, with a noteworthy 62% of these funds directly benefiting women. This announcement was made by DBN’s Managing Director, Mr. Tobi Okparachi, during an empowerment programme for women held in Yola. Representing Okparachi at the event was Mr. […]
IMF: Italy’s Labour Gap Opens Door for Nigerian Expertise
Rome: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Italy’s drive to boost productivity and attract more workers could open opportunities for Nigerian businesses and professionals. According to News Agency of Nigeria, IMF, in its country focus report on Tuesday, said Italy’s economy, though resilient, faces long-term challenges. The challenges range from an ageing population, weak productivity, […]
Ordinance Day Observance: NOA Encourages Nigerians to Honor National Symbols
Abuja: The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerians to show greater respect and commitment to the country’s national symbols. Issa-Onilu made the call in a statement to commemorate the National Ordinance Day 2025. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Issa-Onilu reminded citizens that the National Flag, Coat of Arms, […]