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.

How Buhari's administration saved Nigeria - Lai Mohammed

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, is in the U.S., speaking on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. President Buhari is due in the US at the weekend for a meeting.

Police confirm 10 dead as bandits attack in Kaduna

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Kaduna state police command on Sunday, April 29, confirmed that 10 miners were killed by armed bandits in Birnin Gawri local government area on Saturday. 10 miners were killed and were buried, while 12 people were injured.

Melaye recall: Unsuccessful INEC's exercise is an indication that APC’s time in Kogi is up - PDP

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the poor turn out that characterised Saturday’s bid to recall Sen. Dino Melaye (APC/Kogi West) signified a total rejection of the Gov. Yahaya Bello-led administration in Kogi.

Federal High Court to hear suit on Omo-Agege, Senate on April 30

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, April 27, fixed Monday, April 30 to hear a suit filed by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege against the Senate, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Attorney-General of the Federation.

APC southeast governors get thumbs up for supporting Buhari's re-run ambition

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

The move of some southeast governors in supporting President Muhammadu Buhari's second term ambition come 2019 was on Thursday, April 26, commended by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the region.

Xenophobia: Read what Nigerian lawmaker told South African government

Nigeria

7 years ago by Onyirioha Nnamdi

A lawmaker of the Osun state House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the South African government to stop its citizens from killing Nigerians within its borders. Oyintiloye made the appeal on Wednesday, April, 25.

Priest urges Christians to pray for President Buhari instead of criticising him

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Julian Ibe, has urged Christians and Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and other political leaders, for wisdom to overcome the challenges confronting the country.

Federal government says $322m Abacha loot to be spent on the poor

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Adeosun assured Nigerians that the recovered Sani Abacha 322.51 million dollars loot have been earmarked for the National Social Safety Nets programme of the FG. She also said the country’s positive growth outlook will sustained.

Nigerians should make a wise choice in 2019 - Soyinka

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Sunday called on Nigerians to be careful about the people they intend to trust their votes with in the 2019 general elections. Soyinka made the call in Lagos over the weekend.

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