Day: March 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and King Charles III on Wednesday reaffirmed the enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom during a state banquet at Windsor Castle, marking a significant moment in diplomatic history. In his address, President Tinubu described it as a “profound honour” to represent Nigeria at the historic venue, noting that he is the first Nigerian leader to deliver a speech at Windsor Castle. He highlighted centuries of shared history, common values, and a mutual commitment to progress, stressing that both nations are bound by deep institutional,…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed that all Corps Members are covered by a comprehensive insurance package throughout their service year. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Nafiu said the package included both life insurance and medical care. He stressed that the Federal Government has put in place adequate measures to ensure a safe and rewarding service experience for Corps Members, noting that the scheme also provided special interventions…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s correctional centres into engines of rehabilitation, productivity, and national development through strategic Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). This position was highlighted during a stakeholders’ engagement on optimising correctional farm centres, industries, and PPP pathways, convened by the Ministry of Interior in collaboration with civil society groups and development partners. Representing the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, stressed that modern correctional systems must go beyond incarceration to prioritise rehabilitation, skills acquisition, and reintegration of inmates. She noted that…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has presented a total of ₦2.435 billion in cheques to 1,075 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. The ceremony took place today at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The payments covered policy years 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2024/2025, and 2025/2026, including outstanding insurance claims from previous years. In her remarks, Force Insurance Officer ACP Lydia Ameh highlighted that the disbursement demonstrates IGP Disu’s determination to prioritize the welfare of officers and…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, has declared that women’s rights are fundamental human entitlements and not concessions granted by men. Ojukwu made the assertion while speaking at a sideline event during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) held in New York City. He emphasized that women across the world are demanding their rights not privileges and called on men to actively support gender equity. The event, organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, brought together key stakeholders…