Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

Participants at the National Migration Conversation 2026 have urged the Federal Government to strengthen border governance, promote safe and regular migration, and enhance inter-agency collaboration to maximise the economic and security benefits of Nigeria’s borders. The one-day dialogue, held on July 9, 2026, at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja, was themed “Our Borders, Our Burdens and Our Blessings: Pathway to Safe and Profitable Border Management.” It was convened by Migration Watch Magazine under the leadership of its Executive Editor, Onoja Saint Michael, with the endorsement of the Office of the Secretary…

Nigeria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations as both countries prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the Ambassador-designate of the DPRK to Nigeria, Jo Yong Sam, to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Ambassador Dunoma congratulated the envoy…

Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan of Nigeria has been re-elected Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), alongside Mr. Arik Karani of Kenya as President and Professor Michèle Mekeme of Cameroon as Vice President. The trio secured another term during APRA’s Annual General Meeting held on Thursday in Swakopmund, Namibia, following what delegates described as a successful two-year administration that strengthened the association’s governance and continental influence. Their re-election took place on the sidelines of the Effective Communicators Conference, attended by high-profile dignitaries including Namibia’s Vice President, Lucia Witbooi; Botswana’s…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Lagos, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening professional military education, efficient administration and personnel welfare through modern infrastructure. The facility, commissioned on Friday, is named in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the development of the Nigeria military. Speaking at the ceremony, Lt Gen Shaibu described the late…

The 1,490 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks have expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fully funding their evacuation and rehabilitation back home. The returnees also commended several federal agencies, state governments, corporate organisations, religious bodies and philanthropists for their support during the evacuation and reintegration process. Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State provided ₦1 million to each returnee from the state, while Governor Monday Okpebholo…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in tackling drug trafficking, copyright piracy and other forms of organised crime in Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Friday at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, establishes a framework for intelligence sharing, joint operations, capacity building and technical cooperation between the two agencies. Speaking at the ceremony, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), said the partnership recognises the growing link between drug…