Abuja: The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has dismissed claims by a group of retired military personnel under the Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) alleging non-payment of gratuity and Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the MPB, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, described the […]

Abuja: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the suspension of Badeggi FM’s operations by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State, labeling the move as undemocratic and an attack on press freedom. The ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the suspension represented an ‘executive overreach’ and a concerning trend. According to News Agency […]

Abuja: Dr Khadijat Adeleye, a public health expert and maternal health advocate, emphasized the importance of sustained support across various sectors in improving breastfeeding rates and maternal health outcomes. She highlighted the need for family, community, workplace, health systems, and policy-level support during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to […]

Abuja: Some football stakeholders have expressed concerns and expectations as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is scheduled to kick off on Aug. 22. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in separate interviews, they shared thoughts on improving the league and players’ welfare. A former Super Eagles winger and ex-Julius Berger player, Garba Lawal, […]

Dutse: The Jigawa government has announced the completion of a 132-kilometre embankment and 32 drains to control flooding across the state. Gov. Umar Namadi made this declaration during the inauguration of the 2025 Tree Planting Campaign held in Dutse. The initiative is part of a broader effort to mitigate floods, protect farmlands, and build resilience […]