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
The Military Board of Inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta has commenced sitting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the panel convened on Wednesday at the Governor’s Office Annexe in Warri South Local Government Area of … Read more
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Sunday said offering palliatives was not a lasting solution to the economic hardship in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Diri made the remark when he spoke during the Easter Sunday service at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in his community, Sampou, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local … Read more
Following the death of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Lekan Balogun, on Thursday, Olalekan Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland and leader of the ‘military line’ in the Olubadan system is now next in line to ascend the throne. According to the Olubadan chieftaincy declaration, succession and elevation to the throne are achieved through promotion, … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, again adjourned a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government until 18 March for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on 8 January, reported that the judge, James Omotosho, rescheduled the hearing to … Read more
The police command in Yobe, say suspected Boko Haram insurgents have destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers in the state, plunging residents of Borno and Yobe into darkness. Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the command, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Saturday. Mr Abdulkarim said … Read more
Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condoms, saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unintended pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NAN reports that there are different types and brands of condoms, and the … Read more
Yinka Ade-Aluko, the Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd., says the company’s research findings have revealed that cinema in Nigeria is the most expensive worldwide because it is not affordable and accessible to average Nigerians. Mr Ade-Aluko, a creative and film entrepreneur, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
