Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, urged them to shun drug abuse, cultism and other social vices capable of destroying their future. Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described children as special gifts from God who must be protected, nurtured and given the opportunity to thrive. He said Children’s Day served as a reminder of the need to nurture the dreams of young people, protect their…

The Nigerian Navy has dismissed what it described as false and misleading claims circulating over the death of a female rating allegedly linked to the actions of a female lieutenant commander. In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy expressed condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased, while assuring the public of its commitment to professionalism, integrity and respect for human dignity. According to the statement, the Navy acknowledged the public interest generated by the incident but cautioned against…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, urging continued support for the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred Islamic festival that reflects faith, sacrifice, obedience, love, and devotion to Almighty Allah. He noted that the celebration, which commemorates the exemplary obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, represents key virtues such as selflessness,…

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as part of efforts to enhance stakeholder awareness, build public trust and support national development. The commitment was highlighted during a media parley organised by the National Public Relations Unit of the Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, Kano. The event, themed “Building Synergy Between the Media and Customs for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Awareness and National Development,” brought together senior Customs officers, journalists and members…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, and Nigeria Police Pensions Limited have pledged to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving public understanding of pension administration, promoting transparency and addressing misinformation surrounding police pensions in Nigeria. Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, made this known during a courtesy visit by journalists to the headquarters of Nigeria Police Pensions Limited in Abuja. She described the media as critical to democracy, accountability and information dissemination, noting that the engagement marked the beginning of a stronger working relationship between journalists and…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for the immediate implementation and possible commercialisation of innovative ideas developed by staff of the Ministry, describing innovation as a major driver of national growth and institutional transformation. Tunji-Ojo made the call during the maiden edition of the Ministry of Interior Innovation Challenge Award Ceremony and Joint Union Council (JUC) Week Celebration held in Abuja. Addressing management and staff at the event, the minister stressed that innovation must move beyond concepts and discussions to practical execution capable of delivering measurable impact for…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the alleged sealing of the Falomo Mosque in Ikoyi, Lagos, by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA), describing the action as outrageous and provocative, especially coming less than 24 hours to the Eid-el-Kabir prayers. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, 26th May, 2026, MURIC claimed that the mosque was sealed by officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, a parastatal under the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The group alleged that the timing of the action,…