Day: February 25, 2026

NAHCON signs 2026 Hajj Airlift Pact, warns Airlines on Compliance, Timelines

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has signed the 2026 Hajj Airlift Agreement as part of preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimage, charged participating airlines to strictly adhere to operational standards, timelines, and safety requirements. Speaking at the signing ceremony, NAHCON Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ismail Yusuf Abba, described the agreement as a major milestone in the Commission’s readiness for the 2026 Hajj exercise. He stressed that airlift operations remain a critical component of Hajj arrangements and must be executed with professionalism, precision, and strong commitment. Abba commended participating…

Ooni congratulates Acting IGP Disu, advocates Intelligence-Driven Policing to tackle insecurity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, urged him to adopt a renewed and strategic approach to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, the monarch described Disu’s appointment as timely, noting that it comes at a period when the country faces complex and evolving security threats. The…

Nigerian Navy Reference Hospitals get ISO Accreditation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery as the laboratories of its reference hospitals in Ojo and Calabar secured national ISO accreditation, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to quality medical services. The accreditation was granted by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) following a rigorous assessment that confirmed both facilities’ compliance with stringent management and technical requirements of international standards for medical laboratories. According to a statement issued by the Navy, the achievement highlighted the capability and professionalism of its medical laboratories in delivering accurate,…

FG urges health regulatory bodies to uphold standards as South East gets Radiographers zonal office

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has urged health regulatory bodies to reciprocate the administration’s renewed budgetary support by ensuring strict compliance with professional standards and ethical practices. The call was made by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, during the commissioning of the South East Zonal Office of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria in Enugu on Tuesday, 24 February. Dr. Salako highlighted that since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, health regulatory bodies have benefited from restored government funding, a…

President Tinubu extends ban on raw Shea Nut exports to boost local processing, industrialisation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, effective from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The move is aimed at strengthening domestic value addition, advancing industrial development, and supporting the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the extension is intended to deepen Nigeria’s processing capacity, enhance livelihoods in shea-producing communities, and encourage the growth of exports based on value-added products…

NIMC DG lauds Online Editors for strengthening digital identity drive

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has commended the Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) for their pivotal role in promoting awareness of the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment across Nigeria. She assured that with continued collaboration, registration at ward levels would be further enhanced. Coker-Odusote made the remarks during a courtesy visit by members of ACOE to NIMC’s headquarters in Abuja. Represented by Mrs Rhoda Jackden, Director of Human Capital Management, the DG highlighted the strategic importance of online media in amplifying…

Restore peace, strengthen security — Tinubu charges Acting IGP Disu, pledges full support

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to prioritise the restoration of peace and strengthening of security nationwide, assured him of unwavering presidential support in carrying out his mandate. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, following the decoration of Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja. The appointment followed the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun and remained subject to ratification by the Nigeria Police Council and…

Oyo Guber Aspirant, Ololade Bakare Sympathises with LAUTECH, Families of Six Students Killed in Accident

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A leading governorship aspirant in All Progressives Congress (APC), Ololade Usman Bakare, has expressed deep sympathy with the management, staff, and students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, as well as the families of six nursing students who lost their lives in a tragic road accident. Bakare, an alumnus of the institution, described the incident as devastating and heartbreaking, noting that the loss represents not only a tragedy for the affected families but also a significant setback to the healthcare aspirations of Oyo State. In a condolence message,…

NITDA urges strategic Digital Investments at Ondo Investment Summit

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called for deliberate and sustained investments in digital infrastructure, skills development, innovation, and governance as critical drivers of prosperity in the digital age. Delivering a keynote address at the Ondo Investment Summit through his representative, Dr. Ayodeji Eniola, the NITDA boss emphasised that Nigeria’s economic future depends on how effectively governments and stakeholders embrace digital transformation. He reaffirmed the Agency’s mandate to ensure that every state, community, and citizen participates meaningfully in Nigeria’s digital economy,…

Disu assumes office as IGP, unveils reform vision as outgoing Police Chief highlights legacy achievements

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has outlined an ambitious reform agenda aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability and community partnership within the Nigeria Police Force, as the outgoing police leadership formally handed over command with a call for continuity in institutional reforms. Speaking during his inaugural address after his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Disu described his elevation as a solemn responsibility rather than a moment for celebration, stressing that expectations from Nigerians remain high and that the real work of rebuilding trust and improving public…