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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…

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the abduction and alleged killing of victims in the recent attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as “callous, wicked and barbaric.” In a statement issued on Monday by the State Secretary of MURIC, Amb. Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, the group alleged that the death toll from the incident had risen to three. According to the organisation, a teacher and a commercial motorcyclist were reportedly killed during the abduction,…

The Ambassador-Designate of Nigeria to China, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare and protection of Nigerians residing in China while advancing broader bilateral cooperation between both countries. Dambazau made this known during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, ahead of his assumption of duty in Beijing. He said Nigerians living in China many of whom are engaged in trade and commercial activities required stronger institutional support, noting that his mission would include deepening engagement with…

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) in Abuja, as part of an official study tour aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and regional collaboration between Nigeria and Uganda. The visit, held at the Ministry’s headquarters, highlighted growing bilateral relations between both countries in the areas of security, diplomacy, institutional capacity development, and regional peacebuilding. The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of Policy…

The immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives,Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, has called on journalists, political actors and citizens to unite against the growing threat of disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that fake news and propaganda could undermine Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked. Elumelu made the call on Tuesday while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Press Week Lecture and Awards ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “2027 Election: Defending Democracy in…