Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Government has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as the holy month of Ramadan begins, called on the faithful to use the period to pray for peace, unity, and national stability. In a Ramadan message issued on behalf of the government and people of the state, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, described Ramadan as a sacred period devoted to spiritual reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed commitment to faith. He noted that the fasting period offered Muslims an opportunity…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation on border security, migration governance, and strategic bilateral partnerships, emphasizing collaboration as key to safer and more structured migration systems. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving the Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Asylum and Migration of the Netherlands, Mr. Victor Cramer, alongside the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Nigeria and members of their delegation during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, the…

The Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun warmly welcomed retired Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) on a solidarity visit to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday, emphasizing the enduring spirit of unity, continuity, and shared service within the Nigeria Police Force. In his address, the IGP described the retired officers as “fathers of the Force” who have shaped its direction and devoted their lives to national security. He noted that the visit offered a unique opportunity for past and present leadership to exchange insights, strengthen institutional memory, and reinforce the principle that…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to include a pedestrian bridge at the NASFAT camp along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, citing safety concerns for the large volume of human and vehicular traffic in the area. The appeal was made in a statement on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, by Professor Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director of MURIC. The call came as the FG has approved the construction of modern pedestrian bridges at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Redemption Camp and Christ Embassy, Asese, along the same…

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has officially presented the Declaration and Operation Licences to Harvestfield Industries, a newly approved Free Trade Zone (FTZ) dedicated to the production of medical products. The move is expected to significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imported medical supplies. Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, NEPZA’s Managing Director and CEO, stated that medical investors should take advantage of Nigeria’s free zones to scale up local production. “Harvestfield FTZ is strategic and focused on addressing key deficits in the health sector. This opens up a new opportunity…

The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Monday received the President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Honourable Justice Ricardo C.M Gonçalves, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja, in a high-level engagement focused on the enforcement of Court judgments across Member States. Justice Gonçalves, accompanied by senior officials of the Court, highlighted that Nigeria has 128 registered cases before the ECOWAS Community Court, with 66 concluded, 10 executed, and 52 pending enforcement. He emphasized that non-enforcement of the Court’s decisions…