Day: March 12, 2026

The Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ignatius Ilo, has organised a free medical outreach for traders and residents at the Ladipo International Auto Parts Market in Lagos as part of activities marking his first 100 days in office. Speaking during the outreach on Wednesday, the Commandant said the initiative was aimed at giving back to the society and strengthening the relationship between the military and the civilian population. Air Vice Marshal Ilo, who assumed office as the 42nd Commandant of NAFRC…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a 17-member Central Security Committee (CSC) to oversee the security and safety of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj operations in Abuja. Chairman and CEO, Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf, said the committee’s mandate covers both onshore and offshore phases of the pilgrimage, ensuring the well-being of all pilgrims. Ambassador Yusuf urged members to implement proactive and preventive strategies, including rigorous monitoring of departure centers to prevent the entry of undesirable persons and curb drug-related or human trafficking activities. He emphasized the…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has praised the Federal Government for its decision to suspend petrol imports, describing it as a “commendable and nationalistic step” that boosts local production. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organization urged the government to complement the move by ensuring local refineries receive 100% of the crude oil they require. Professor Akintola noted that despite the establishment of large-scale refineries such as the Dangote Refinery, reports indicate they are currently receiving only 28% to…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has called on Mozambican authorities to provide official reasons for the detention of 42 Nigerian citizens, amid reports that the detainees’ families remain in distress over their welfare. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, in a release,said that the Mozambican National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) has yet to confirm the reasons for the arrests, and the Nigerian High Commission in Mozambique has not received any official notification regarding the matter. NIDCOM Chairman and CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, noted that families have…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday led tributes to his predecessor, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as the former police chief formally bowed out of service during a ceremonial Pulling-Out Parade held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The colourful ceremony marked the official end of Egbetokun’s distinguished policing career spanning over three and a half decades in the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking at the event, Disu described the ceremony as a historic moment for the Force, noting that the occasion was not merely a tradition but a celebration…