News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), established in 1976, is Nigeria’s premier news organisation, dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and unbiased news. Operating under the Federal Ministry of Information, it bridges information gaps for media, government, and the public.

Mandate and Operations: NAN gathers and disseminates news locally and globally, serving as a reliable source for media houses and institutions. It provides public service announcements and media consultancy.

Structure: Headquartered in Abuja, NAN operates bureaux across Nigeria’s 36 states and internationally. It is led by a managing director.

Achievements: NAN’s credible reporting enhances informed decision-making and supports Nigeria’s media landscape.

Challenges: Funding constraints and technological upgrades remain hurdles, though NAN continues to adapt.

Breaking: 165 Nigerians return from Libya, received by NEMA at Lagos airport

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday, May 3, received 165 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Libya as they landed late night at the cargo wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

Police take final action over 15 unexploded civil war bombs discovered in Enugu

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Enugu command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully demolished 15 unexploded civil war bombs at the outskirt of the state’s metropolis, spokesperson, SP Ebere Amaraizu, has said in a signed statement.

I was blackmailed and labeled as a religious bigot, I feel sad - Northern senator cries out

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The only female senator from the North, Binta Masi, has expressed sadness over moves by political opponents to portray her as a religious bigot. Masi made this known while speaking with newsmen on Thursday, May 3, in her ward.

Prominent northern university shuts down as protest rocks institution following death of student

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The authorities of Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) Wudil, have ordered the closure of the university for two weeks following students protest on Wednesday night, May 2, over the death of their colleague.

Touching: Red Cross finally reunites mother, daughter after 4-year separation by Boko Haram

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

A mother in Adamawa state, Aishatu Shehu, and her seven-year old daughter, Amina, were reunited by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) after they were separated by the Boko Haram insurgency for four years.

5 Benue youths get automatic recruitment from Buratai

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant.-General Tukur Buratai has offered five youths of Gbajimba Community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue state automatic recruitment into the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, May 1.

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Just in: Nigerian troops capture another killer herdsman in Benue

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Nigerian troops have captured another killer herdsman in the Guma local government area of Benue state, the scene of recurring deadly attacks by herdsmen.The name of the captured herdsman was given as Idi Gemu.

Buhari’s visit to U.S. will open up American market for Nigerian goods - Expert

World

7 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

Mr Daniel Agada, corporate and commercial law expert, says that President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the United States of America to see President Donald Trump will further open up the American market for Nigerian goods.

Police react to twin bomb blast in Adamawa

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Adamawa Commissioner of Police, Mr Abdullahi Yerim, has confirmed that two male bombers were involved in Tuesday’s twin bomb attacks in Mubi town. The attack committed by Boko Haram occoured on Tuesday, May 1.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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