Year: 2026

Court Reserves Ruling on APC Aspirant’s Bid to Amend Name in Magama/Rijau Primary Election Suit

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By Uthman Baba-Naseer, Minna     The Federal High Court in Minna, Niger State, has fixed July 16, 2026, to rule on an application by an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Alhaji Shehu Samaila Auna, seeking to amend his name in a suit challenging the party’s primary election for the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The substantive suit seek the cancellation of the APC primary election that produced Professor Yakubu Mohammed Auna as the party’s candidate, with the plaintiff alleging that no valid primary election was…

NDPC CEO Olatunji Honoured as Male Ally for Women in Technology at Womennovate Summit 2026

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) reinforced its commitment to inclusive digital transformation and data privacy as it participated in the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards 2026 held in Lagos. The summit, organised by Womennovate under the theme, “Engineering Africa’s Future: Innovation, Infrastructure, and Inclusive Technology,” brought together stakeholders from government, academia, the private sector, development organisations and the wider technology ecosystem to explore strategies for advancing innovation, strengthening infrastructure and promoting inclusive technology across Africa. The NDPC was represented by members of its staff, including Ms…

NDPC, WITIN Advocate Inclusive Data Governance at WSIS Forum 2026 in Geneva

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive digital governance and strengthening data protection frameworks as part of efforts to promote responsible innovation and sustainable development. Representing the National Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Commission’s Head of Research and Development, Dr. Tolulope Pius-Fadipe, participated in a high-level interactive session jointly hosted by the NDPC and Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Also representing the Commission at…

NDPC, ISACA Deepen Privacy Awareness at Rivers State University, Expand Student Data Protection Initiative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), in partnership with the Port Harcourt Chapter of ISACA, has held the sixth edition of the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign (DPAC) at Rivers State University (RSU), Port Harcourt, as part of efforts to promote a culture of data privacy among young Nigerians. The campaign underscored the Commission’s commitment to building a privacy-conscious generation through strategic partnerships, youth engagement and sustained awareness initiatives across tertiary institutions nationwide. Declaring the event open, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, who…

1,134 Nigerians Evacuated from South Africa as Fifth Batch Lands in Lagos

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has successfully evacuated another 282 stranded Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the total number of returnees to 1,134 under the ongoing voluntary repatriation programme approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The latest batch arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 7:35 p.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight and was received by officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), alongside representatives of relevant government agencies. With the latest evacuation, Air Peace has operated four humanitarian flights, transporting 258, 266, 262 and 282…

Police Bust ₦7.7bn MTN Fraud Syndicate, Smash International Cybercrime Networks, Arrest 24 Suspects

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has announced major breakthroughs in its nationwide crackdown on cybercrime, dismantling multiple criminal syndicates involved in international online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, identity theft, fake security alerts, and a massive ₦7.7 billion fraud targeting MTN Nigeria’s billing system. Addressing journalists during a press briefing, the NPF-NCCC disclosed that a total of 24 suspects were arrested in six separate operations carried out across Delta, Lagos, Edo, Kano, Katsina and the Federal Capital Territory, while several principal suspects remain at large. The police said the…

Nigeria Military Intercepts Suspected Chadian Drug Courier, Seizes Drugs, Alcohol Bound for Lake Chad Terrorists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Troops of the Nigeria military under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted a suspected Chadian drug courier and recovered a large consignment of illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages and other prohibited substances allegedly being transported to terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Islands. The successful operation was carried out by troops of Sector 3, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, during an intelligence-led search operation along the Maiduguri–Monguno axis on Thursday. The troops intercepted a suspicious vehicle heading towards Kwatan Doron Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.…

Friday Sermon: Emir Of Kano, Khalifah Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II: The Most Generouse King In Nigeria! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy.   All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds and Lord of all creation — may the salutations of Allah, His peace and blessings be upon the noblest of all of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, upon his family, his Companions and all those who follow them precisely until the establishment of the Hour.   Dear brothers and sisters! Generosity in Islam is a fundamental act of Iman (faith) that extends far beyond monetary donations. It…

Why Kogi’s Commitment to the FRSC Deserves Attention

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Public institutions are often judged by statistics—accident rates, response times, enforcement records and policy outcomes. Yet, behind every impressive statistic lies something less visible but infinitely more important: collaboration. No institution, however competent, can successfully discharge its mandate in isolation. Road safety, perhaps more than most public responsibilities, thrives on partnerships.   It is against this backdrop that the recent investiture of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as Patron of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals deserves attention beyond the ceremonial optics. The event, held at…

ARCN Moves to Establish Sectoral Scheme of Service to Boost Career Growth, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) has commenced the process of developing a Sectoral Scheme of Service for institutions under its supervision to strengthen professionalism, improve career progression and enhance service delivery across Nigeria’s agricultural research system. The move was announced during a preliminary meeting between the ARCN and a delegation from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aimed at initiating discussions on the proposed framework for the Council, National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) and Federal Colleges of Agriculture (FCAs). Speaking at…