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.

Why Atiku must go to court - Secondus, PDP chieftains speak as party set for legal redress

Nigeria

7 years ago by Rahaman Abiola

Southwest zone of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday, March 1, said it was fully in support of the party’s presidential candidate in the February 23 elections, Atiku Abubakar, on his decision to challenge the poll results.

7 facts and figures reflecting how Nigerians voted in 2019 presidential election

Ask Legit

7 years ago by Nurudeen Lawal

The 2019 presidential election has come and gone, with President Muhammadu Buhari emerging as the winner, according to the declaration by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Just In: INEC officially declares Buhari as winner in Osun (photos)

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

President Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s presidential elections has won in Osun. Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, the State Collation Officer announced at the state's INEC headquarters.

Election 2019: US pastor prays for Nigeria, says country is too important to fail

Ask Legit

7 years ago by Joseph Omotayo

Pastor Franklyn Richardson, senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Mount Vernon, New York, has prayed for a peaceful outcome of the upcoming general elections in Nigeria.

NECO releases Nov/Dec 2018 examination results

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The NECO released the result of the 2018 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination for external candidates. The acting registrar of council, Abubakar Gana, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, February 8.

Don’t kill yourselves over politicians; they’ll reconcile with themselves after elections - Catholic priest advises Nigerians

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

As Nigerians prepare for the forthcoming general elections, Rev Mathew Sukada, the Catholic priest in charge of the Church of Nativity, Kangang, Jos, has cautioned citizens against killing each other over politicians.

President Buhari takes reelection campaign to Jigawa state

Nigeria

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

PresidentMuhammadu Buhari and members of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council on Saturday, February 2, arrived Dutse, Jigawa state, to launch the party’s re-election bid. He earlier visited Bauchi state.

Minimum wage: Once the directive is given, we will pay in Akwa Ibom - Governor Emmanuel

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Monday, January 14, promised to pay N30,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state. Emmanuel gave the assurance during consultation with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

2019 election: SDP presidential candidate urges Nigerians to vote wisely

Politics

7 years ago by Khadijah Thabit

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prof. Jerry Gana, has urged Nigerians to vote wisely in the 2019 general election.He urged Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence as the country prepares for 2019 polls

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