Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has defended its recent Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, saying the arrangement is aimed at allowing convicted Nigerian inmates to complete their jail terms in Nigeria under more humane conditions. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr. Magnus Eze, the government also dismissed as fake a viral list claiming that 136 Nigerians were incarcerated in Ethiopian prisons, describing the figures and some of the offences attributed to…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, have called for stronger collaboration between security agencies and the media as a critical component of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity and strengthen national resilience.   The call was made on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) under the theme, “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building.”   Speaking at the summit, Mohammed…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on his 51st birthday, describing him as a brilliant technocrat whose expertise continues to add value to Nigeria’s economic management. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas commended Oyedele’s contributions to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that his leadership in fiscal policy and tax reforms has been instrumental in advancing key economic…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has cautioned Corps Members against engaging in political campaigns, rallies, or activities that may associate them with any political party. General Nafiu gave the warning while addressing the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC Lagos State Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, where he reminded them that the scheme remains an apolitical organisation committed to national unity and integration. The NYSC boss stressed that Corps Members must avoid mixing the service programme with partisan politics, urging…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has partnered with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) to equip Corps Members with financial literacy skills, investment knowledge and exposure to opportunities in the capital market. The Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during his visit to the Nigerian Exchange Group in Lagos, where he witnessed the Closing Gong Ceremony.   General Nafiu described the partnership as a significant step towards preparing young Nigerians for economic opportunities through knowledge of stock trading, savings and investment.   He said the collaboration…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reported a total of 268,787 human rights complaints across Nigeria in May 2026, signaling a worrying increase in reported violations compared to the previous month. According to the Commission’s Human Rights Situation Dashboard for May 2026, the North Central geopolitical zone recorded the highest number of complaints, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benue and Borno states topped the list of states with the highest reported cases. Presenting the dashboard, Mr. Hillary Ogbonna disclosed that violations relating to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,…