Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has declared that credible elections are a fundamental human right and not a privilege, stressed that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when the will of the people is respected. Speaking as Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, Ojukwu said the June 12, 1993 presidential election remained the country’s strongest evidence that free, fair and transparent elections are achievable when institutions act with integrity and uphold the rule of law. He noted that the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu’s introduction of…

The National Orientation Agency has called on Nigerians to deepen democratic values, strengthen national unity, and embrace responsible citizenship as the country marks Democracy Day. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi, the agency’s Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to democratic principles, active participation in governance, and respect for the rule of law. He described June 12 as a historic symbol of Nigerians’ resilience and sacrifices in the struggle for democratic governance, noting that democracy remains the most inclusive…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has welcomed the safe return of the first batch of 262 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following rising concerns over the safety and welfare of Nigerian citizens in the country. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Thursday aboard an Air Peace flight from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. The evacuation was carried out on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who approved and fully funded the operation as part of the Federal Government’s commitment…

The Federal Government has evacuated 258 Nigerians from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country. The evacuees arrived in Nigeria on Thursday aboard a special Air Peace flight, which landed at the International Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 10:25 a.m. Officials of the Nigerian Mission in South Africa, led by Acting High Commissioner Ambassador Temitope Alexander Ajayi, accompanied the returnees on the flight. Receiving the evacuees on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of State for Foreign…

The Niger State Government has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging bandit attacks on schools in parts of the state, described the claims as false, misleading, and aimed at causing panic among residents. In a public service announcement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, reassured parents, guardians, students, and the general public that schools across the state remain safe and conducive for teaching and learning. The government specifically refuted reports of alleged attacks on schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse, Lambata, and other…