ANA solicits FG’s supports for writers
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has called on the Federal Government to provide support in form of funding and other intervention initiatives for creative writers to productively deploy their works…
NAN international lecture: Former Head of State to serves as chair
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, says a former Military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, will chair the international lecture on…
NAN partners ACCI to promote business activities in FCT
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is partnering with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), to promote businesses and enhance media coverage of commercial activities across the country.…
Nigerian Press Council workers lament 8 months unpaid salaries
Staff members of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) have decried the non-payment of their salaries and overhead of the establishment from January till date. Some of the workers who spoke…
Politicians’ attitudinal change critical to electoral process, integrity—Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) says attitudinal change among politicians is critical to achieving credible elections in the country. Mr Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, said this…
ICPC warns against undermining S/Court judgment on LG autonomy
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has warned against undermining the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, gave the…
Information Minister Signs Performance Bonds with Heads of Agencies
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has signed a performance bond with heads of parastatal agencies under his supervision. Idris seperately signed the bond with the…
Building collapse: UBEC trains staffers on project assessment
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has organised special training for its staff members, to address recurrent cases of school building collapse in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria…
Nollywood actor Francis Duru loses son
Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru has lost his son, Ifeanyi Duru. The veteran actor took to his Instagram page @officalfrancisduru on Thursday to announce the death of his son. According…
Group inaugurates People’s Assembly to strengthen democracy in Oyo State
An NGO, Yiaga Africa, has inaugurated People’s Assembly at Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area (IBSWLGA), Oyo State to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Let”s have forgiving spirit, always forgive each other, leave impactful life, as death is inevitable, says Nasarawa Speaker
“… as he attends funeral mass of mama Ann Asibi, mother of NAN Principal Correspondent with NSHA Chief Awayi Kuje…” Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau…
Ondo APC primaries: Commissioner assaults journalist in Akure
The Ondo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has allegedly assaulted the Assistant Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tayo Ikujuni, during the conduct of…
Information Minister tasks NIPR on professionalism, battle against quacks
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote professionalism and checkmate quacks in all sectors. Idris…
Encomium, praises as Erinoso-Babalola NAN PRS director bows out of service
Encomiums poured in torrents as Ms Gbemisola Erinoso-Babalola, Director of Planing ,Research and Statistics, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) took a bow after years of meritorious service to the agency…
Ali assumes office as NAN MD
Mr Ali M. Ali, the newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), is expected to assume office on Monday (Oct. 23). Ali, who…