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.

Call to self defense: We are fully behind TY Danjuma - Taraba governor tells Army, chides soldiers for ‘mistreating’ citizens

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has thrown his weight behind the recent statement by a former Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Danjuma, which accused the Army of colluding with armed bandits and a called for self defense.

No privileges for ex-president Lula in prison, except for a television set - Brazilian judge

World

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

A Brazilian judge has denied former president, Luiz Lula da Silva, the right to receive a visit from nine regional governors and other politicians in the prison where he is staying in the southern city of Curitiba.

Tension in health ministry as Nigeria sacks 23 of country's 57 Health Management Organisations

Nigeria

7 years ago by Nnenna Ibeh

Ifenne listed criteria for accreditation as “Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission, adequacy of paid-up share capital, integrity of shareholders, board of directors composition, current tax clearance of company.

EFCC recovers N130m, secures 9 convictions in Gombe state

Nigeria

7 years ago by Jerrywright Ukwu

The head of the zonal office, Mr Johnson Babalola, disclosed this in Gombe state on Thursday, April 5 when he paid a courtesy call on the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in their office.

Following reopening of Maiduguri-Bama-Banki road, Nigerian government relocates 3,000 IDPs

Nigeria

7 years ago by Tunde Ososanya

Following the reopening of Maiduguri-Bama-Banki road, the Nigerian govt has relocated no fewer than 3,000 Internally Displaced Persons of Bama origin in Borno to their hometown, the International Organisation for Migration reveals

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.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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