Month: January 2026

GOC 6 Division urges media to uphold accuracy, objectivity in reporting

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has called on media practitioners to ensure accurate, balanced, and objective reportage on matters of national interest. The charge came during a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division, Port Harcourt Barracks, by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Enenche Onoja, and his team. Major General Emekah commended the Chief of Defence Staff for the initiative that allowed journalists to witness firsthand the activities of the Armed Forces across various…

Nigerian Army pledges continued support for protection ,reintegration of displaced persons

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government efforts in protecting and reintegrating refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country. Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), made the pledge on Thursday while receiving the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Honourable Dr Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. General Shaibu emphasized the link between security and displacement, noted that lasting solutions for displaced persons require stability and effective civil–military cooperation. He…

SGF approves appointment of Two Deputy Corps Marshals to strengthen Road Safety management

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume CON, has approved the appointment of two Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) as Deputy Corps Marshals (DCM) for the South East and North East geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The appointments of DCM Hyginus Omeje, formerly head of the Operations Department, and DCM Mark Sabiya, previously in charge of the Department of Finance and Accounts at the FRSC national headquarters, are aimed at strengthening leadership, improving operational efficiency, and consolidating road safety management across the nation. Speaking on the appointments,…

Legendary Music Icon Jeffrey Daniel urges Africans in Diaspora to return home

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Legendary American-African musician and dancer Jeffrey Daniel has called on Africans in the diaspora to reconnect with their roots by visiting or relocating to the continent, following his own permanent move to Nigeria. Daniel, a founding member of the iconic soul-funk group Shalamar and pioneer of the backslide dance move famously popularized as Michael Jackson’s moonwalk, made the call during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in Abuja. Reflecting on his experience at the fifth Badagry Door of Return Festival, Daniel…

FUTA, NASRDA strengthen ties to boost space science, engineering ,national development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) in advancing space education, engineering and national development. The Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Oladiji, gave the assurance in Akure while receiving the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, during a courtesy visit to the university. Professor Oladiji described NASRDA as a centre of excellence and a source of pride to Nigeria, commending the agency’s contributions to national development. She noted that the visit by the NASRDA Director-General…

Nigeria’s removal from EU High-Risk list a major victory for global business – Tinubu Media Volunteers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has celebrated Nigeria’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) as a “remarkable development” that positions the country for stronger international engagement and enhanced legal, global business opportunities.   In a statement signed by Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe, the pro-administration advocacy group described the EU decision formalized through Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83 adopted on December 4, 2025, and effective January 29, 2026 as a pivotal achievement that…

Nigeria, Cabo Verde exchange best practices on Diaspora Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria and Cabo Verde have taken steps to strengthen cooperation on diaspora engagement, migration management, and development initiatives, following a strategic study visit by a Cabo Verdean delegation to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja. Receiving the delegation, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, underscored the critical role of structured diaspora engagement in driving national development, urged African countries to place greater emphasis on their citizens living abroad. Represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, Dabiri-Erewa outlined NiDCOM’s mandate and Nigeria’s diaspora engagement…

NAHCON, Saudi Hajj Ministry begin strategic talks on 2026 Hajj preparations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced early strategic engagements for the 2026 Hajj, hosting a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah at the Hajj House in Abuja. The Saudi delegation was led by Professor Dr. Ghassan Al-Nuaimi and the visit forms part of preparatory consultations ahead of the first official visit of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah to Nigeria, as well as early planning for the 2026 Hajj and Umrah operations. Briefing the delegation, NAHCON Commissioner for Operations,…

FG reaffirms commitment to ethical health research, unveils digital ethics review portal

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ethical standards in Nigeria’s health research ecosystem, pledging sustained support for the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) to safeguard research participants and align local studies with global best practices. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, gave the assurance while speaking at the 2026 Face-to-Face Meeting and Training Workshop of NHREC held in Abuja. Dr. Salako stressed that robust ethical oversight remains central to credible research, public trust and scientific integrity, particularly as…

Troops tighten security in Katsina as FOB Faskari records operational gains

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian military has sustained robust security operations in Katsina State, with the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Faskari recording notable successes against terrorists and other criminal elements across its area of responsibility. This was disclosed by the Commander, FOB Faskari, Major Hassan D. Abubakar, during an operational briefing to Defence Correspondents from Defence Headquarters, Abuja, led by Commander Godwin Egbunu, during a visit to the base on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. Major Hassan Abubakar explained that FOB Faskari operates as a composite military formation comprising elements of the Nigerian Army,…