Day: March 9, 2026

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. General Olakunle Nafiu, has commended Corps members for their dedication and diligence in the service of the nation. Nafiu gave the commendation while addressing Corps members in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, during a working visit to the state. The NYSC helmsman particularly praised the Corps members for their commitment at their various places of primary assignment, noting that they had continued to demonstrate discipline, responsibility and loyalty to the ideals of the Scheme. He also applauded those actively…

By Our Reporter.     A call has gone to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the former Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah as Executive Secretary, Tertiary Institutions Fund , TETFUND for seamless handling of the Renewed Hope policies in the tertiary institutions. The group according to the protem chairman , Abubakar Yusuf said appointing Professor Na’Allah will not only sanitize leadership situations in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria, but will mark another chapter in the Universities and Polytechics in the country.…

The Federal Ministry of Interior has organised a training programme for its staff on pitching and presenting innovative ideas, as part of efforts to strengthen creativity and improve service delivery within the Ministry. The training, which held on Monday, was organised by the Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department and marks the Ministry’s inaugural capacity-building session focused on developing and presenting innovative proposals. During the session, participants were guided on practical approaches to clearly organising their ideas, effectively presenting proposals, and confidently pitching innovative concepts. The training also equipped staff…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has highlighted the growing contributions of its female officers as it joined the global community to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, recognising their expanding roles in national security, trade facilitation, and institutional leadership. The celebration, held under the theme “Give to Gain,” underscored the Service’s commitment to empowering women across operational and strategic positions. Traditionally perceived as a male-dominated agency, the NCS said it has continued to promote gender inclusion under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who has encouraged an…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticised the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, over his recent allegation that Iran is behind terrorism in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, March 9, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights group described the allegation as “baseless, audacious and fallacious,” accusing the envoy of making the claim while “somnambulating.” Freeman had reportedly alleged during a media interaction that Iran was linked to terrorist activities in Nigeria, a claim MURIC rejected “totally, completely and categorically.”…

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to protect Nigeria’s rice industry as rising smuggling activities continue to undermine local production and threaten national food security. The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, disclosed this on Monday during a high-level meeting with the Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN) in Abuja, where both parties examined challenges affecting Nigeria’s rice value chain and explored policy solutions to strengthen local production. Speaking at the meeting, Enoh said sustainable growth in the rice sector would require stronger collaboration between…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated eight senior officers recently promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) during a ceremony held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Disu described the decoration as more than a symbolic adornment, noting that elevation to the rank of DIG represents decades of dedicated service, professional excellence, and proven leadership within the Nigeria Police Force. The police chief charged the newly promoted officers to provide strategic direction for the Force, strengthen internal discipline, drive…