Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026 into law, ushering in what the Federal Government describes as a new era of secure digital identity, enhanced cybersecurity and digital governance in Nigeria. The landmark legislation repeals the NIMC Act of 2007 and provides a modern legal framework designed to align Nigeria’s national identity management system with global best practices, emerging technologies and the demands of a rapidly expanding digital economy. In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Dr. Kayode…

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Unit have recorded an outstanding academic feat at the Nigeria Customs Service Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, clinching the top two positions at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 14. Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Ridwan Yusuf emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student, earning four awards, including the overall prize, while Chief Superintendent of Customs Nuruddeen Sa’idu was named the Second Best Graduating Student among the 50 officers who completed the rigorous senior course. The impressive performance by the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through innovative, evidence-based interventions, while commending the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its outstanding achievements in combating the drug menace across the country. Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), at the grand finale of the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu said the Federal Government remains determined to eliminate the scourge of…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has pledged robust media support for community policing initiatives while calling for a comprehensive strategy to tackle the growing menace of “one-chance” robberies in Abuja. Chairman of the Council, Comrade Grace Ike, made the commitment while delivering a goodwill message during the operational tour of the FCT Police Command by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development, DIG Isyaku Mohammed, at the Command Headquarters in Abuja. She assured the police of the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led development with the flag-off of two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), described them as key components of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at improving mobility, boosting economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life of residents. The President, represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, performed the groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday for the construction of two Service Carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 to Ring Road…

Another batch of 66 stranded Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, bringing the total number of returnees under the Federal Government’s evacuation programme to 324. The latest group landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday night following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the immediate evacuation of stranded Nigerians from South Africa. In a statement issued by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the commission recalled that the first batch of 258 returnees arrived…

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare, has commended Publishers of Emporium Reporters online and Emporium Magazine,Royal Prince Media Services for sustaining the Emporium Leadership Lecture and Awards, describing the initiative as a significant platform for celebrating excellence in leadership, public service and nation-building. Dare made the commendation at the maiden Emporium Leadership Lecture & Awards 2026 and the unveiling of the Special 10th Anniversary Commemorative Edition of Emporium Magazine, organised by Royal Prince Media Services in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by…