Category: News

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…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over worsening insecurity, rising cases of extra-judicial killings, and increasing threats to civic freedoms in Nigeria, calling for stronger accountability and protection of citizens’ rights. Speaking during the presentation of the Commission’s April 2026 Human Rights Situation Dashboard and the signing of the Advisory on Protecting Civic Space and Human Rights, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said the country continues to face serious human rights challenges. According to him, the Commission received a total of 266,787 complaints across…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has called on media practitioners to uphold factual, balanced, and conflict-sensitive reporting, stressed that responsible journalism can deny terrorists and bandits the “oxygen” they depend on to thrive. Oluyede made the call on Tuesday through the Director of Defence Information at the Defence Headquarters, Major General Samaila Uba, during the Press Week lecture and awards ceremony organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in the Era of Misinformation,” the defence chief described the…