NewsDeskNg, Author at News Desk Nigeria

UN Pushes People-First Investment To Revive Africa’s Stalling SDGs

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

UN says stronger investment in people and partnerships is key to reviving Africa’s stalled Sustainable Development Goals before 2030. The United Nations has called on African governments, development institutions and the private sector to dramatically scale up investments in people and strengthen strategic partnerships to reverse the continent’s slow progress...

At Buratai’s Daughter’s Wedding Reception, Shettima Tasks Families On Values Of Patience, Honesty

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Shettima says strong families build lasting nations by passing patience, honesty and compassion from one generation to the next. Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged families and communities to promote the values of honesty, patience and compassion, saying it is at the home that these values are tested everyday. According...

Joshua Survives Early Knockdowns Before Stopping Prenga In Comeback Victory

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Anthony Joshua recovers from two first-round knockdowns, to knock out Kristian Prenga in the second round of his return fight. Anthony Joshua made a successful return to the ring, with a dominant second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia, strengthening his case for a blockbuster...

Tinubu To Umahi: I Appreciate Your Passion, Patriotism And Dedication To Duty

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Tinubu praises Umahi’s passion, patriotism and commitment to road infrastructure as the works minister marks his 63rd birthday. President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, as he clocks 63 on Saturday. Before he was appointed Minister of Works, Umahi served as Ebonyi South Senator and was...

NUJ FCT Charges New SOPTCAM Executives to Raise Standards, Embrace Digital Innovation

NewsDeskNgJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called on the newly inaugurated executive of the Society of Practicing Television Cameramen, FCT Chapter, to deepen professional training, embrace emerging technologies, and strengthen ethical standards in broadcast journalism. Speaking at the inauguration on Saturday in...

Kaiama and Baruten Must Not Be Forgotten”: KDA and BUDIA Cry Out Over Escalating Violence in Kwara Border Communities

NewsDeskNgJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

The Kaiama Development Association and the Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have called on the Federal Government, Kwara State Government and the international community to intervene urgently in Kaiama and Baruten Local Government Areas of Kwara State, warning that the region is sliding into a full-blown humanitarian and security crisis....

Projects, Performance, and People: Obi Aguocha’s Re-Election Argument

NewsDeskNgJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, constituents across the country are beginning to assess the performance of those elected to represent them in the National Assembly. In Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency, the conversation has increasingly centered on one question: has Hon. Obi Aguocha justified the mandate...

DSS Untreads The Old Path

NewsDeskNgJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

By Simon Reef The appointment of Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) in August 2024 marked the beginning of a new era for the secret police, which members of the public then saw as operating beyond the rule of law. As the...

Nigeria Police Force to Strengthen Complaint Response Unit, Boost Media Engagement

NewsDeskNgJul 25, 2026July 25, 20260

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to make internal accountability more responsive and transparent through a strengthened Complaint Response Unit (CRU), the Force’s chief digital platform for receiving, tracking and resolving citizen complaints. CSP Anietie Okokon Edem, the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer, spotlighted the CRU during a...

Keyamo Orders Investigation Into Enugu Air Runway Excursion At Benin Airport

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

Minister of Aviation Keyamo orders investigation after Enugu Air aircraft suffers runway excursion in Benin, forcing airport closure and widespread flight cancellations. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed relevant aviation agencies to investigate the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport, assuring...