Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has called on media practitioners to uphold factual, balanced, and conflict-sensitive reporting, stressed that responsible journalism can deny terrorists and bandits the “oxygen” they depend on to thrive. Oluyede made the call on Tuesday through the Director of Defence Information at the Defence Headquarters, Major General Samaila Uba, during the Press Week lecture and awards ceremony organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in the Era of Misinformation,” the defence chief described the…

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the abduction and alleged killing of victims in the recent attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as “callous, wicked and barbaric.” In a statement issued on Monday by the State Secretary of MURIC, Amb. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, the group alleged that the death toll from the incident had risen to three. According to the organisation, a teacher and a commercial motorcyclist were reportedly killed during the abduction,…

The Ambassador-Designate of Nigeria to China, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare and protection of Nigerians residing in China while advancing broader bilateral cooperation between both countries. Dambazau made this known during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, ahead of his assumption of duty in Beijing. He said Nigerians living in China many of whom are engaged in trade and commercial activities required stronger institutional support, noting that his mission would include deepening engagement with…

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Abuja, as part of an official study tour aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and regional collaboration between Nigeria and Uganda. The visit, held at the Ministry’s headquarters, highlighted growing bilateral relations between both countries in the areas of security, diplomacy, institutional capacity development, and regional peacebuilding. The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of Policy…

The immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives,Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to unite against the growing threat of disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that fake news and propaganda could undermine Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Elumelu made the call on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Press Week Lecture and Awards ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to constructive youth engagement and collaboration with student bodies as the National Association of Nigerian Students sought support ahead of its forthcoming national convention in Abuja. The assurance was given by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction during a strategic meeting with the President of NANS, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, and members of the association’s convention planning delegation at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Director of Information and Public Relations, Janet McDickson Noah, the Minister…