Yoruba movie star Kunle Afod says that in his 38 years of experience as an actor and director, he has learnt that “there is no friend or foe anywhere.” Afod, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, said that nobody should be perceived as a permanent friend or enemy … Read more
The ousted National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, resumed duty at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Monday in defiance of the court orders that had removed him from office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a High Court and Court of Appeal had removed Mr Anyanwu from … Read more
The Managing Director of Cross River Tourism Bureau, Ojoi Ekpenyong, said the state’s entertainment centre, known as Marina Resort, has attracted investment of N8 billion within the last seven months. He said the investment was spread across different segments of the entertainment hub. Mr Ekpenyong disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of … Read more
Gregory Maduakolam, an assistant editor-in-chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who was kidnapped on Thursday, has regained his freedom. Mr Maduakolam announced his release through phone calls to some of his colleagues at about 11:51 p.m. on Saturday. He explained that he was released after his family paid an undisclosed amount as ransom … Read more
The police in Akwa Ibom State have confirmed a fire incident at the office complex of the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Timfon John, the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Saturday. She said that electoral … Read more
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, B. D. Jonathan. The panel, however, did not disclose … Read more
The Police Command in Lagos State said it has detained one of its officers who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl at the Area H Command, Ogudu. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, however, denied reports that the police authority was shielding the suspected rapist. … Read more
Nigerians are known for being fashionable, with fabrics tailor-made in classy designs. This is gradually changing due to an increase in the prices of fashion accessories. nationwide, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited various markets within the Lagos metropolis and spoke with designers and their customers. NAN reports that there has been a significant … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a seven-member governorship screening committee to screen aspirants ahead of the party’s primary election in Ondo State slated for 25 April. Nze Duru, the party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, inaugurated the committee on behalf of its NWC on Friday in Abuja. Mr … Read more
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for the immediate release of the kidnapped Channels Tv reporter, Joshua Rogers. Chris Iziguzo, NUJ President, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Mr Rogers was abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, … Read more
