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ANA hosts second creative writing training workshop for aspiring writers
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has concluded the second edition of its annual Creative Writing Training Workshop for Aspiring Writers, held on August 19–20, 2025, at the ANA Institute of Creative Writing and Film, Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Maitama Extension, Abuja. According to the workshop coordinator, Ngozi Alutulu-Ebulum, the two-day training, themed Mastering the Art…
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ANA unveils theme for 44th International Convention and Conference
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the theme for its 44th International Convention and Conference, scheduled to hold from Thursday, October 30 to Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Abuja. Themed “The Nigerian Writer and the Urgencies of the Nation-State,” the convention will provide a platform for Nigerian and African…
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FG to demolish illegal structures on highways, shorelines – Surveyor-General warns
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has announced plans to demolish buildings and developments encroaching on federal highways, shorelines, coastal roads, islands, and lagoon areas, particularly those executed without proper survey coordination. Surveyor-General of the Federation, Abduganiyu A. Adegbomehin, disclosed this in Abuja on Friday while outlining measures to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive on federal land administration and…
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Public service is more than a job but spiritual calling, says Olaopa
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) , Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has advised the public servants to see service as a spiritual calling to serve the people, saying it is a vocation that calls on any aspirant to public office to serve the public. Olaopa gave the advice on Saturday in his tribute to Frank Caprio, the American judge…
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Military clarifies comment by CDS, denies call for citizens to carry arms
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, urged Nigerians to bear arms for self-protection. In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said the remarks made by the CDS during a Channels Television interview on Thursday, August 20, 2025, were misrepresented.…
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U.S. Embassy commends Nigerian govt over arrest of wanted Ansaru leaders
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has applauded the Nigerian government and security forces for the successful arrest of two wanted Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a) and Mahmud al-Nigeri (also known as Mallam Mamuda). In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the Embassy described the arrests as “a significant step forward…
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Governor Mutfwang congratulates Stella Din-Jacob on NTA appointment
Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has congratulated Stella Din-Jacob on her appointment as the new Executive Director, News, of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). In a goodwill message, Mutfwang expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding a daughter of Plateau State worthy of such a strategic role. He described the appointment as recognition not only of…
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Tinubu reaffirms push for local defence production at NDC Course 33 graduation
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has renewed his call for Nigeria to boost indigenous production of military hardware, describing it as vital to the nation’s security and long-term development. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the graduation of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC), Tinubu — represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima — commended the College’s…
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Nigerian Qur’an memoriser wins big at global contest in Saudi Arabia
A young Nigerian Qur’an memoriser, Sanusi Bukhari Idris, has brought pride to the country after finishing third at the 45th King Abdulaziz International Holy Qur’an Competition held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Kano-born scholar secured the second runner-up position in the contest’s highest category — full Qur’an memorisation with accurate recitation and intonation — earning a…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Nigerians in Japan
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held an interactive session with Nigerians in the diaspora during his visit to Yokohama, Japan. The meeting focused on strengthening ties with the Nigerian community abroad and exploring opportunities for collaboration.
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