Day: April 23, 2026

NUJ, Dr. PhysiQ Partner on Healthy Living Ahead of 2026 Health Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr. PhysiQ Global Health & Wellness Ltd has strengthened collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, as both organisations intensify preparations for the 2026 NUJ Health Conference scheduled for April 30. The engagement, held in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders from the media and healthcare sectors, with discussions focusing on promoting preventive healthcare, public health awareness, and improving access to accurate health information. Leading the NUJ delegation, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Felix Ojo, stressed the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing community wellbeing. He disclosed…

Alliance Hospital Backs NUJ Health Conference, Warns of Rising Costs,Brain Drain in Healthcare Sector

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director of Alliance Hospital, Christopher Otabor, has raised serious concerns over the growing crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, citing escalating operational costs and the mass migration of medical professionals as major threats to service delivery. Otabor spoke in Abuja while receiving members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, who paid a courtesy visit to the hospital ahead of the 2026 NUJ Health Conference. The hospital chief confirmed his participation in the upcoming conference but painted a grim picture of the industry, noting that many…

FCT Police Commissioner Visits Lifecamp Communities, Orders Reinforced Security Measures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has conducted a security assessment visit to Kuchi-Bena Village and Winning Court Estate in Lifecamp, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen safety and prevent crime in the area. During the visit, the CP carried out an on-the-spot evaluation of the community’s security architecture, inspecting a newly established police outpost provided by residents of the estate. He subsequently directed the deployment of additional personnel to ensure the facility is effectively manned and capable of enhancing operational efficiency. Sanusi…

PSC Fixes April 28–30 for Police Recruitment Exams, Warns Applicants Against Scams

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Police Service Commission has announced that the written examination for prospective Police Constables will hold from April 28 to 30, 2026, across the country. The Commission, working in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, said the exercise will take place at designated centres in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of the PSC, Torty Njoku Kalu, only candidates who successfully passed the earlier physical and credentials screening are eligible to participate in…

Nigerian Navy Averts Major Disaster as Fire Guts Kirikiri Correctional Quarters in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has successfully contained a fire outbreak at the Nigerian Correctional Service Quarters in Kirikiri, Apapa area of Lagos, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. The incident, which occurred at about 11:00 p.m. on April 22, 2026, reportedly began after a gas cylinder explosion in one of the residential buildings within the quarters. The fire quickly spread to a nearby structure, raising concerns among residents. In a swift emergency response, personnel from Nigerian Navy Ship WEY, alongside the Naval Ordnance Depot, deployed two fire trucks…

Food Security Now Central to Nigeria’s Economic Stability —Dr Olubunmi Akanbi

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Food security has been identified as a critical pillar for Nigeria’s economic stability and long-term growth, with experts calling for urgent and strategic government intervention to revitalise the agricultural sector. Speaking with our correspondent at the just-concluded convocation ceremony of the University of Abuja, an Agricultural Economist and policy analyst, Dr. (Mrs.) Olubunmi Akanbi, stressed that agriculture remains a powerful driver of the nation’s economy. Dr. Akanbi, who was among the PhD graduands, noted that recent empirical evidence showed a strong link between increased agricultural output and Gross Domestic Product…

NYSC DG Applauds NITDA, Pushes for Deeper Tech Collaboration to Empower Corps Members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General O.O Nafiu, has commended the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for its forward-thinking initiatives aimed at empowering corps members through innovation and digital skills development. Speaking at the commissioning of the NITDA Innovation Space in Abuja, the NYSC DG expressed admiration for the ingenuity and performance of corps members who showcased tech-driven solutions during the event. “I am highly impressed by what I have seen here today,” he said. “The corps members have demonstrated that they are not…

NITDA Launches Innovation Space, Unveils Youth-Driven Digital Solutions in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially commissioned its Innovation Space at its headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s digital innovation ecosystem and empowering young tech talents. The event, which attracted key stakeholders including the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Nafiu, corps members, industry partners, and technology enthusiasts, featured the showcase of two innovative solutions developed under NITDA’s Idea2Impact Programme. In his opening remarks, NITDA Director-General, Dr. Abdullahi Kashifu Inuwa, described the launch as a “remarkable milestone” in the…