Day: July 21, 2026

FG Urges Nigerians to Support Breastfeeding as World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Begins

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding as the country joins the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) from August 1 to 7. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said this year’s theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,” underscores the need to build on proven strategies that have improved breastfeeding practices while advancing better nutrition, food security and poverty reduction. The Ministry described breastfeeding as the foundation…

FG Records $24.1bn Investment, $6.1bn Non-Oil Exports as 17th NCITI Opens in Enugu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria attracted over US$24.1 billion in capital importation and generated more than US$6.1 billion in non-oil exports under the Renewed Hope Agenda, as efforts to build a $1 trillion economy continue to gain momentum. The achievements were unveiled at the opening of the Technical Session of the 17th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI), which commenced on Monday at Hotel Presidential, Enugu, brought together government officials, state representatives and key stakeholders to review progress and set the direction for Nigeria’s industrial, trade…

NAFRC, Mushin LG Strengthen Partnership on Youth Empowerment, Community Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, and the Mushin Local Government Area have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in youth empowerment, vocational training and community development. This was the focus of a courtesy visit by the Commandant of NAFRC, Air Vice Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, to the Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Tunbosun Haruna Aruwe. During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Ilo highlighted the Centre’s mandate and expressed appreciation for the longstanding cordial relationship between NAFRC and the Mushin Local Government Council. He reaffirmed the Centre’s…

FCT Police Arrest Four Officers for Allegedly Extorting ICPC Chairman, Order Orderly Room Trial

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four of its officers for allegedly abandoning their lawful duty posts, conducting an unauthorized traffic enforcement operation, and extorting ₦52,000 from a motorist later identified as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN. The officers—ASP Clement Ehigala, ASP Sunday Okpe, Inspector Samuel Onoja, and Sergeant Yakubu Emmanuel—reportedly left their designated duty posts on July 11, 2026, at about 3:34 p.m. and proceeded to Banex Plaza Junction in Wuse II, Abuja,…

NISWASEC Marks World Public Relations Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Strategic Communication

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Water and Sewage Corporation (NISWASEC) has commemorated the 2026 World Public Relations Day, reaffirming its commitment to strategic communication as a key driver of effective public service delivery and sustainable engagement with stakeholders. The event, held at the Corporation’s Conference Room in Minna, was organised by the Public Relations Unit under the leadership of the Public Relations Manager, Zainab Yunusa, with the theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic Public Relations.” It attracted members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), management and staff of NISWASEC, communication…