Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Poland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations across key sectors including security, trade, technology, innovation, and institutional capacity development. This was disclosed when the Honourable Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, received the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, Krzysztof Gawkowski, alongside the Polish Ambassador, Michal Cygan, and other members of his delegation at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The Minister described the visit as a milestone in Nigeria–Poland relations, noting that it signals the beginning of a more strategic and…

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has called on Nigerians to rise against the growing toxic pop culture that glamorises the abuse of illicit substances, warning that such narratives pose grave dangers to the nation’s youth and future. Marwa made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the official commissioning of the Agency’s radio station, Clean Beat 91.5FM Radio, describing the platform as a strategic tool to strengthen advocacy, education, and public enlightenment in the fight against drug abuse. According…

The Director-General of the News Agency of Nigeria, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has commended the National Youth Service Corps for its contributions to national development as the Scheme marks its 53rd anniversary. Ali praised the role of the NYSC in youth mentorship and empowerment, rural development, healthcare delivery, educational advancement and job creation across the country. He also applauded both former and serving corps members deployed to NAN for their dedication and invaluable service to the agency, noting that their contributions would remain memorable. The NAN Director-General further lauded the…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has called for improved welfare, enhanced protection, and stricter ethical standards for journalists across Nigeria, describing the 2026 Press Week as a period for reflection and renewed professional commitment rather than mere celebration. Speaking during the 2026 Press Week lecture organised by the NUJ FCT Council in Abuja, Yahya urged media practitioners to recommit themselves to ethical journalism, press freedom, national development, and the welfare of journalists nationwide. According to him, Press Week should serve as a platform…

The Government of Botswana has expressed interest in adopting the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) model of diaspora engagement, describing it as a benchmark for strengthening ties with citizens living abroad and leveraging them for national development. Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated that effective diaspora engagement must be built on intentionality, trust, communication and strategic planning. She made this known while receiving a Botswana delegation led by Mr. Dikgang Phillip Makgalemele during a study tour of the Commission in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs have called for stronger collaboration among the media, diplomats and intelligence stakeholders to combat fake news, disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), warning that information warfare poses increasing threats to democracy, peace, trade and global security. The call was made on Wednesday at the 2026 Diplomatic, Security, Trade and Investment International Conference organised by the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN) at the Rotunda Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transformative reforms aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening internal security, and ensuring results-driven governance across public institutions. Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference themed “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” Tunji-Ojo said excessive bureaucracy and redundant procedures remain major obstacles to progress in the public sector, stressed that simplifying government processes is essential to unlocking innovation and improving service delivery. According to the minister, “complexity is the enemy of progress,” noting that citizens now expect tangible outcomes from government…