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.

Cholera outbreak claims 13 lives in Yobe

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Alhaji Mohammed Bukar, the general manager, Yobe Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), confirmed that the response team has embarked on chlorinating water reservoirs and disinfecting toilet facilities in the area.

Ekiti 2018: INEC issues election notice, reveals number of people who have collected their PVCs

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC's) image-maker said that the Permament Voters' Cards would be sent from Abuja and distributed to their owners as soon as they were delivered to the Ekiti State office of INEC.

Police recover over 200 firearms in Lagos

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Lagos state police command on Tuesday said it had recovered more than 200 illegally acquired firearms from individuals and suspected hoodlums in the last seven months. Mr Edgal Imohimi, made the disclosure at a news conference.

10 months after, Tsav makes u-turn, apologises to Governor Ortom over false allegations on Benue killings

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Tsav was dragged before a Magistrate’s Court on June 19, 2017 for allegedly writing an inciting letter against Gov. Samuel Ortom, despite his immunity as a serving commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission.

Jubilation as Oba of Benin promises Libyan returnees 3-month salaries each

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Oba Ewuare II of Benin has placed each returnees from Libya, on three months salaries, as confirmed by a statement signed by his chief press secretary,Desmond Agbama, in the ancient city on Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Breaking: Dino Melaye to sue IGP over ‘escape’ of gun suspects

Nigeria

7 years ago by Aanu Adegun

Senator Dino Melaye of Kogi state has threatened to sue the Nigeria Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the reported escape of two suspects who accused him (Melaye) of being their sponsor and gun supplier.

Breaking: FG declares Easter holiday, sends message to Christians

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2, as Public Holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter Monday.This was disclosed by the minister of interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau

Tinubu, Aregbesola absent as Buhari presides over APC caucus meeting

Nigeria

7 years ago by Wale Akinola

The national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has said that the meeting of the party’s national caucus on Monday night, March 26, discussed more serious issues but not about his removal from office.

EFCC committed to judicial precepts - Magu

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Ibrahim Magu, on Monday, March 26, declared that it is committed to judicial precepts in the discharge of its functions as the anti-corruption watchdog.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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