The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the conviction and life sentence handed down by a Canadian court to the individual found guilty of killing two Nigerian youths, Chibueze Momah and Tosin Amos-Arowoshegbe, in a nightclub shooting in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. The Commission described the judgment as a significant step toward justice and accountability for the victims and their families. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM said the Ontario Court of Justice sentenced the offender to…
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NiDCOM, Türkiye Deepen Migration Partnership, Promote Voluntary Return of Undocumented Nigerians
Nigeria and Türkiye have renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on migration management, with both countries focusing on the humane and dignified return and reintegration of undocumented Nigerians residing in Türkiye. This was disclosed in a statement by NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, following a courtesy visit by a delegation from Türkiye’s Presidency of Migration Management to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, led by Hünkar Burkan İbin, Head of the Deportation Department for Removal Affairs, met with officials of the Nigerians in Diaspora…
DG Urges Corps Members to Lead Nigeria’s Development, Embrace Entrepreneurship
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has called on Corps Members to deploy their intellect, creativity, and energy toward nation-building, stressing that the responsibility of developing Nigeria rests largely on the shoulders of its youth. Speaking to Corps Members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, General Nafiu urged them to take pride in their country and contribute meaningfully to its progress. According to him, Nigerians must…
NDLEA Busts Multi-Billion-Naira Forest Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Drug Kingpin, Four Others in Oyo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a multi-billion-naira clandestine methamphetamine laboratory hidden deep inside a forest in Oyo State, arresting a Mexican drug expert and four Nigerian collaborators in what authorities described as a major blow to a transnational drug cartel. The operation, carried out at Tapa Village in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, mark the second discovery of a large-scale methamphetamine production facility in the South-West within a month, raising concerns about attempts by drug syndicates to establish the region as a…
HallowMace Foundation Backs State Police Bill, Warns Against Political Abuse
The HallowMace Foundation Africa has welcomed the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, describing the development as a major step toward addressing the country’s growing security challenges. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Amb. Anderson Osiebe, and Head of Public Communications Desk, Amb. Oguh Hyginus John, the organization said the move reflects longstanding calls by Nigerians for a decentralized policing system capable of responding more effectively to local security threats. According to the foundation, the rise in banditry, kidnapping, terrorism,…
ECOWAS Court Awards Jide Oyekunle N10m Damages Over Assault During Protest Coverage
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in general damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle after finding the Federal Republic of Nigeria liable for violating his fundamental rights during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests in Abuja. The landmark judgment, delivered on June 22, 2026, in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25, was secured by Avocats Sans Frontières France under its eRIGHTS project, supported by the European Union, which focuses on the protection of digital and human rights. Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper and former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…
Senate Begins Debate on State Police Bill as FG Pushes Major Security Reform
The Senate on Wednesday commenced debate on a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services across Nigeria, in what is being described as one of the most significant security reforms since the return to democracy. Leading the debate on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, the Senate Leader, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, said the proposed legislation was an Executive Bill transmitted by President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at decentralising policing while preserving national security coordination.…
NITDA Rallies Stakeholders for Responsible AI Revolution in Nigeria
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a leading force in Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) economy, emphasizing that responsible AI adoption, digital sovereignty, and indigenous innovation are crucial to the country’s digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the AI Summit Nigeria 2026 in Abuja, NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, described AI as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionise every sector of the economy. He stressed that trust, accountability, and transparency must remain at the core of AI deployment to ensure sustainable growth…
NITDA, TikTok Partner to Boost SMEs’ Digital Skills, Launch Commerce Labs Initiative
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and TikTok have launched a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the digital commerce skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The partnership was unveiled during the launch of the TikTok Digital Commerce Labs Programme for SMEs in Lagos, bringing together stakeholders from government, the private sector, entrepreneurship support organisations, and the broader digital ecosystem to explore innovative approaches to business growth through technology. Speaking at the event, NITDA Director-General and Chief Executive Officer,…
NYSC Sets July 9 for Passing-Out of 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Thursday, July 9, 2026, as the official passing-out date for members of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I across the country. According to a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline W. Embu, the winding-up activities commenced on June 23, 2026, and will feature a series of programmes designed to prepare corps members for life after national service. The activities include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions organized by the NYSC in collaboration with relevant agencies, registration and…
