Governance

Northern Leaders Rally Support for Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin

NWN Editor - December 3, 2024

Comrade Tijjani Kabiru Mohammed has led a delegation from the 19 Northern states to express strong support for the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. Speaking at a gathering, he commended Senator Barau's leadership and impact,...

Governance

INEC Celebrates Retired VEP Director, Mrs. Mary Nkem

NWN Editor - December 2, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has honored Mrs. Mary Nkem, the former Director of Voter Education and Publicity (VEP), who retired in October after 35 years of dedicated service to the Commission. A heartfelt celebration was held in her...

Governance

Tinubu Urges Institutions and Researchers to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth

NWN Editor - December 2, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on researchers and tertiary institutions across Nigeria to develop practical, home-grown solutions to address the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. Speaking during the 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology, Akure...

Governance

Tinubu Urges Armed Forces to Keep Nigeria as Africa’s Powerhouse

Abbah Umar - September 28, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces to engage the nation’s adversaries with more military gallantry and sophistication, saying Nigeria must maintain its status as the giant of Africa. Tinubu gave the charge on Saturday in Kaduna at the...

Governance

Galadima: Kwankwaso Would’ve Been a Better Choice for Nigeria’s Presidency than Tinubu

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), recently shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s current state and how things might have been different under a different leadership. He emphasized that Nigeria's presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso,...

Governance

Flood Crisis: IOM and Benue State Equip 200 Officers to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

Ahead of the anticipated flood, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Benue State Government have trained 200 security personnel on handling Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Ms Mediatrice Barengayabo, Head, IOM Benue Sub-Office, stated...

Governance

Tinubu, Akpabio, and other governors extend heartfelt condolences to Eno following the loss of his wife.

Abbah Umar - September 28, 2024

Yesterday marked a somber day in Akwa Ibom State as condolences poured in for Governor Umo Eno following the untimely passing of his wife, Patience Eno. The beloved First Lady and trained seamstress passed away at the age of...

Crime

N27 Billion Local Government Fund: Ex-Governor Arrested by EFCC for Alleged Misappropriation

Mfon Ekanem - September 28, 2024

In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, the former governor of Taraba State, over allegations of embezzling over N27 billion that rightfully belongs to local governments within...