Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Scheme of Service, marking a major milestone in the Commission’s drive towards improved efficiency, professional development and institutional growth.   The approval, described as the first of its kind for NIMC, is expected to provide a structured framework for career progression, organisational effectiveness and improved service delivery within the identity management agency.   The development is part of ongoing reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Director General/Chief…

Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Chris Isiguzo, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining stability across the country, despite the complex challenges confronting the nation’s security architecture. Speaking at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Isiguzo said the successful convening of the summit in the Federal Capital Territory was itself evidence of the tireless efforts of security personnel working daily to keep the country safe. He stressed the need for…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which takes effect from August 1, 2026, will run until February 2027. Adeniyi’s current tenure was originally due to expire on August 1, 2026. The Presidency said the extension is intended to enable the Customs chief to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window initiative, a key trade facilitation programme aimed at improving efficiency in Nigeria’s import and export processes. It will also provide for…

The House of Representatives has responded to recent concerns raised by its Minority Caucus over the country’s security situation, stressed that addressing insecurity required collective action and practical legislative interventions rather than public commentary alone. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., the House acknowledged that security remained one of Nigeria’s most pressing national challenges and noted that the concerns expressed by the Minority Caucus reflected widespread public anxieties about safety and stability across the country. The House, however, emphasized that…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has identified malnutrition, drug abuse and the growing influx of foreigners into Nigeria’s media space as emerging factors contributing to the country’s worsening insecurity. Speaking at the two-day National Security Summit organised by the NUJ in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Friday, NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, called for stronger collaboration between journalists and security agencies to address Nigeria’s security challenges. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” brought together media…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force.   The appointment, announced by the Force Headquarters, Abuja, is part of efforts to strengthen strategic communication, public engagement, and institutional accountability within the Force.   CSP Iniedu, a native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, is a seasoned police officer with experience spanning public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, administration, and accountability. He holds a…