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Renowned philanthropist and community development advocate, Dr. Romanus Onuche Ajefu, has been honoured with the prestigious Silent Heroes Award for Philanthropy at the 2026 Silent Heroes Awards held in Abuja. The colourful ceremony, themed “Invisible Light, Illuminating Lives,” brought together distinguished Nigerians from the public and private sectors, security agencies, the diplomatic community, and civil society to celebrate individuals whose quiet acts of service have continued to make remarkable impacts across the country. Dr. Ajefu received the award in recognition of his outstanding humanitarian service and unwavering commitment to improving…

The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to sustain its technical support for democratic governance and electoral integrity in Nigeria as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. Kalu made the appeal during a meeting with senior FCDO officials led by Christina Scott in London on the sidelines of his engagement at Chatham House. The Deputy Speaker expressed appreciation to the UK government for its longstanding partnership with Nigeria, particularly in strengthening democratic institutions, electoral…

Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has defended First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s recent remarks encouraging Nigerians to embrace small-scale businesses, saying his own mother financed his education through the sale of akara, bananas and oranges. The First Lady had come under criticism after suggesting that businesses such as akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli require little capital and could serve as viable sources of income for many Nigerians. She also explained that the Federal Government’s empowerment programmes are focused on providing grants…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Silent Hero in Management Award at the 8th Silent Heroes Awards Abuja 2026, in recognition of her exemplary leadership and contributions to the journalism profession. Receiving the award, Comrade Ike described the recognition as both humbling and inspiring, saying it was not merely a personal achievement but a tribute to the resilience, dedication and professionalism of journalists and media practitioners who work tirelessly behind the scenes to uphold the ideals of…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that a Nigerian, Jubril Akorede Abdulrahman, who was injured in the recent gas facility explosion in Qatar, has been discharged from hospital and is recuperating under the care of his employer. In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM disclosed that Abdulrahman was among those affected by the explosion and fire that occurred at the Barzan Gas Supply Facility in Ras Laffan, Qatar, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. According to the Commission,…

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…