Category: News

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…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to constructive youth engagement and collaboration with student bodies as the National Association of Nigerian Students sought support ahead of its forthcoming national convention in Abuja. The assurance was given by the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction during a strategic meeting with the President of NANS, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, and members of the association’s convention planning delegation at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Director of Information and Public Relations, Janet McDickson Noah, the Minister…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday led a solemn memorial parade at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to honour 17 fallen officers of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) who lost their lives during a terrorist attack in Yobe State. The officers were killed in the early hours of May 8, 2026, during an attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Speaking during the memorial ceremony held on May 19, 2026, the IGP described the slain officers…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected what it described as an alleged attempt by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to install a Christian successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Executive Director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola, accused the governor of pursuing what he called a religious agenda aimed at sidelining Muslims in the political affairs of Oyo State. Akintola argued that after Makinde’s eight-year tenure as a Christian governor, power should naturally shift to a Muslim in the interest…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the International Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, in a move aimed at improving passenger clearance, boosting compliance and enhancing Customs operations across Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, unveiled on Monday, is designed to simplify baggage declaration for inbound international passengers by enabling advance declarations before arrival. Customs authorities say the initiative will reduce manual bottlenecks, improve transparency in revenue assessment and speed up passenger processing at airports. Speaking during the official launch, the…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has urged journalists in the Federal Capital Territory to pay closer attention to their mental health amid the increasing pressure associated with media practice. Ike made the call on Monday during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week Health Walk held in Abuja, where she noted that the theme of the exercise, “Mental Health and Stress Management in High-Pressure Work Environments,” reflects the everyday challenges faced by journalists. According to her, media professionals in Abuja operate under…