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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticised the Federal Government over the absence of free train services for Muslims travelling during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, alleging discriminatory treatment against adherents of Islam. Executive Director of the group,Prof. Ishaq Akintola, raised the concern in a statement issued on Monday, arguing that while free train rides have repeatedly been provided during Christmas and Easter celebrations, no similar gesture has been extended to Muslims for Salah. According to Akintola, the Federal Government only announced an increase in train operations for the festive period…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Adobe Express and Lifestyle Hues, has trained 100 journalists in Abuja on digital content creation and multimedia storytelling to enhance productivity and strengthen journalism practice in the digital age. Speaking during the one-day capacity-building workshop held on Monday in Abuja, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to empowering media practitioners through continuous training, innovation, and exposure to global best practices. According to her, the media landscape has evolved…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of intellectual property rights as the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization, Daren Tang, prepare for a three-day working visit to Nigeria beginning June 1. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, stated this in Abuja while receiving the Director of the WIPO Nigeria Office, Oluwatobilola Moody, and his delegation during a briefing on the agency’s activities and the planned visit of the WIPO chief. Odumegwu-Ojukwu said Nigeria recognises the importance of intellectual property protection in promoting innovation, creativity…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Adha celebration across the country. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the declaration reflected the Federal Government’s recognition of the religious and cultural significance of Eid-ul-Adha to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world. The festival is widely observed as a period dedicated to…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded significant achievements in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, generating ₦9.79 billion within three months while intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦501.8 million. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this on Monday, May 25, 2026, during a media briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Seme, Lagos State. He said the report covered the Command’s operational performance since he assumed office in March 2026. Kaila explained that the Command generated ₦9,798,938,969 between March 2026 and the present period, compared…

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned Nigerians against falling victim to fraudulent migration schemes and human trafficking, raising concerns over the growing activities of criminal networks involved in irregular cross-border movements across the country. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI AS Akinlabi, who said vulnerable persons, particularly young women and girls, are increasingly being targeted through fake promises of employment, education, sponsorship, and better opportunities abroad. Akinlabi noted that many victims of such deceptive schemes often end up subjected…

By Bissallah Ekele, Ibrahim Yakasai, Patrick Daru and Emmanuel Udoeyop       Professor Joseph Ariogboma Mogbaeyicheremi Otubu is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, teacher, trainer, academic, researcher, administrator and above all a clergyman. Born on 2nd June, 1946. He is the second child of Late Elder Dr. Godfrey Itse Mene Otubu, the Former Baba Aladura and Prelate of Esocs Church. He is from Oghara in Ethiope West LGA, Delta State. He attended Primary School at Salvation Army School in Enugu. After completing his secondary school at Western Boys High School, Benin…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors and other entities that benefited from payments under the controversial $460 million Abuja CCTV Project. In a statement issued on Sunday, SERAP said the demand followed fresh disclosures by the Federal Ministry of Finance in response to contempt proceedings initiated by the organisation over alleged non-compliance with a court judgment ordering transparency on the project.…