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By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General O.O. Nafiu, has called on corps members and staff to uphold the values of unity, service, and national commitment as they celebrate Christmas. In a Christmas message released on Wednesday, the NYSC boss described the season as one defined by love, peace, and service to humanity—principles he noted are deeply rooted in the long-standing ideals of the NYSC. He urged corps members across the country to reflect these values in their conduct, emphasizing their role as proud representatives of the NYSC family…
Africa News Nation Reports, Nigeria An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Kogi State and former Deputy Chief of Staff to a past Kogi State governor, Hon. Isa Omade, has extended Christmas greetings to Christians in Nigeria and around the world, calling for renewed commitment to love, peace, and national unity. In a goodwill message released to mark the Christmas celebration, Hon. Omade described the birth of Jesus Christ as a powerful symbol of love and peace, urging Christian faithful to reflect these values in their daily lives. He emphasized the importance of tolerance and mutual respect, particularly as Nigeria…
By : Africa News Nation Reports, Nigeria. TRIPOLI, Libya — Africa News Nation can confirm the Libya’s top military officer, Lt. Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed when a private aircraft crashed in Turkey while returning from an official visit to Ankara, officials said Tuesday, dealing a major blow to fragile efforts to unify the country’s divided armed forces. Turkish authorities said the plane requested an emergency landing minutes after takeoff, citing an electrical failure, before losing contact. The crash killed al-Haddad, four senior Libyan military officials and three crew members. The Libyan government announced three days of…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The African Democratic Congress (ADC – New media ) has called on Nigerians, particularly young people, to embrace unity, hope, and active civic participation as the nation celebrates Christmas. In a Christmas message released on Wednesday, Queen Nkechi Okiyi, Deputy National Publicity Secretary (New Media) of the ADC, extended warm wishes to Nigerians across the country, urging citizens to reflect on the values of love, peace, and national cohesion. “May the spirit of love, peace, and unity fill every heart and home across the nation,” Okiyi said. “May this festive season bring hope,…
Africa News Reports, Abuja. Nigeria’s drive to modernise public service delivery gained fresh momentum this week as the Federal Ministry of Works officially migrated its operations to the federal government’s 1-Gov Enterprise Content Management (ECM) cloud platform, marking a major step away from paper-based bureaucracy toward fully digital governance. The go-live ceremony, held Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior government officials, civil servants and key stakeholders, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The transition places the Ministry among a growing list of federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. As Nigeria’s 2026 political calendar shifts into high gear, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is moving aggressively to consolidate its position as a viable opposition force—placing youth power at the center of its strategy. In a statement released this week, Hajiya Hassana Shuaibu Dada, Assistant National Youth Leader of the ADC for the North Central zone, announced a sweeping series of Youth Townhall Meetings across the region, signaling what party insiders describe as a decisive moment for grassroots political engagement. “North Central youths, this is your call,” the statement read. A REGIONAL TOUR WITH…
By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Nigeria’s drive to modernise public service delivery gained fresh momentum this week as the Federal Ministry of Works officially migrated its operations to the federal government’s 1-Gov Enterprise Content Management (ECM) cloud platform, marking a major step away from paper-based bureaucracy toward fully digital governance. The go-live ceremony, held Tuesday at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior government officials, civil servants and key stakeholders, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The transition places the Ministry among a growing list of federal…
By:Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed sadness over the loss of its 7th Director-General (DG), Brigadier General Soyemi Ayodele Sofoluwe (Rtd.), who passed on recently. During a condolence visit to the deceased’s family in Lagos, the incumbent DG, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid tribute to him for his remarkable contributions to the growth of the NYSC during his tenure as Chief Executive. The DG described his death as a great loss, not only to the family, but also the NYSC and the entire nation. He prayed God to grant the late General…
By :Goodluck E. Adubazi. As part of renewed efforts to strengthen family economic growth and reduce poverty In Nigeria, a leading nonprofit organization, Regy & Henry Amazing Grace Foundation – RHAGF, has announced the expansion of its community development program focused on skills acquisition for women and youth slated for December,29,2025. The non-governmental organization (NGO), Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation -RHAGF, which reports empowering more than 2,000 beneficiaries in 2025, says the free Skills Training initiative is aimed at positioning families for long-term economic stability through practical, income-generating skills. In a statement released by the foundation’s National Coordinator,…
By:ANNTV Report, Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has unveiled a set of new contractor rules and announced a digital monitoring system set to roll out in 2026, aimed at preventing unauthorized road closures and improving accountability on federal highways. The move comes after a crippling traffic gridlock paralyzed the Lokoja–Abuja Expressway during the Christmas travel season. The directive was issued during an emergency meeting with contractors and senior officials at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Thousands of motorists were stranded for hours on one of Nigeria’s most…