Month: February 2026

The Niger State Government has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as the holy month of Ramadan begins, called on the faithful to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and national stability. In a Ramadan message issued on behalf of the government and people of the state, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, described Ramadan as a sacred period devoted to spiritual reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed commitment to faith. He noted that the fasting period offered Muslims an opportunity…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation on border security, migration governance, and strategic bilateral partnerships, emphasizing collaboration as key to safer and more structured migration systems. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Asylum and Migration of the Netherlands, Mr. Victor Cramer, alongside the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria and members of their delegation during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, the…

The Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun warmly welcomed retired Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) on a solidarity visit to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday, emphasizing the enduring spirit of unity, continuity, and shared service within the Nigeria Police Force. In his address, the IGP described the retired officers as “fathers of the Force” who have shaped its direction and devoted their lives to national security. He noted that the visit offered a unique opportunity for past and present leadership to exchange insights, strengthen institutional memory, and reinforce the principle that…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to include a pedestrian bridge at the NASFAT camp along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, citing safety concerns for the large volume of human and vehicular traffic in the area. The appeal was made in a statement on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director of MURIC. The call came as the FG has approved the construction of modern pedestrian bridges at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Redemption Camp and Christ Embassy, Asese, along the same…

By Our Reporter   The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing affordable and livable houses to Nigerians, regardless of religion, creed, race, or background. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made the remark during the commissioning of a new shopping mall constructed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in Abuja on Tuesday. Senator Akume highlighted that prioritizing housing is central to the administration’s agenda, noting that the creation of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda…