Year: 2026

Nigeria and the Holy See have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, promoting peace, dialogue, religious harmony and sustainable development as both sides marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while receiving Paul Richard Gallagher during a courtesy visit. Odumegwu-Ojukwu described the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the Holy See as one built on shared values of peace, human dignity, dialogue, international cooperation and sustainable development. She said the anniversary provided an opportunity for both parties…

The Nigeria Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has secured the release of journalist Stanley Ugagbe, a reporter with Secret Reporters, following its intervention with the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Monday by the Legal Adviser of IPI Nigeria, Tobi Soniyi, the organisation said Ugagbe was released from police custody at about 7:30 p.m. to the President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed. According to the statement, although the journalist has been granted bail, police investigations into allegations bordering on espionage, cyberstalking and computer-related offences are…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has called on law students across Nigeria to become fearless defenders of human rights and the rule of law, describing both as indispensable pillars of a just, democratic and progressive society. Ojukwu made the call during an educational visit by students of the Faculty of Law, University of Jos, to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He was represented by the NHRC’s Director of Human Rights Education and Promotion, Mrs. Agharase Arase. Addressing the students, the NHRC boss…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unlawful use of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive followed a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), an umbrella body comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The Federal…

The Federal Government has congratulated the Republic of Malawi on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between both countries. In a statement issued on Monday by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed Nigeria’s warm congratulations to Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Nancy Tembo, and the people of Malawi. The minister described the anniversary as a significant milestone that reflects the resilience, unity and enduring spirit…

The Senate Committee on Customs has commended the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), praising President Bola Tinubu’s support for the Service as it surpassed its revenue target and sought legislative approval for its 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Jibrin Echocho, gave the commendation during the defence of the NCS’s 2026 budget proposal before the committee. He said President Bola Tinubu had remained steadfast in backing the reform agenda despite the challenges associated with its implementation. According to the senator, the reforms have strengthened…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged media professionals to tell more stories about Northern Nigeria’s achievements and potential, rather than focusing predominantly on the region’s security challenges. Speaking on Monday at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano, the minister called on journalists to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism, stressing that the future of Northern Nigeria would be shaped not only by development projects but also by the narratives projected about the region. “The future of Northern Nigeria will not be determined only by…

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians living abroad to continue projecting the country’s positive image by celebrating its achievements and serving as worthy ambassadors wherever they reside. Dabiri-Erewa made the call during a visit to two distinguished Nigerians in the United Kingdom—Councillor Christopher Adegoke, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council and the first person from an ethnic minority background to occupy the office since the council’s establishment in 1889, and Councillor Rosaline Oguro, who was recently sworn in as Mayor…