FG Launches Cancer Support Fund, Commits ₦50m for Vulnerable Patients

The Federal Government has launched the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients Initiative, committing an initial ₦50 million to support vulnerable cancer patients across Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the initiative on Wednesday during the official flag-off of the fund’s disbursement at Rockview Hotel, Abuja. According to the minister, the initiative is designed to provide timely, equitable and accountable non-medical support to cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation, accommodation, feeding and inadequate social support, which…

NUJ FCT Celebrates Kingsley Madaki’s Appointment as AMAC Chief Press Secretary

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Mr. Kingsley Rufus Madaki on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, described the appointment as well-deserved and a reflection of the confidence reposed in Madaki’s competence, professionalism and dedication to journalism and public communication. According to the union, the appointment announced by the Office of the AMAC Chairman underscored…

Niger Govt Clarifies Commissioner’s Remarks on Borgu Attack, Says Normalcy Restored

The Niger State Government has clarified comments made by the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Barrister Maurice Magaji, regarding the recent bandit attack on Pissa Community in Borgu Local Government Area, stressing that his remarks were misinterpreted by some sections of the media. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, the government acknowledged that the community was attacked by armed bandits, resulting in the loss of lives and destruction of property. The government described the incident as unfortunate and expressed condolences…

NiDCOM Hails Bukola Babajide’s MBE Honour, Says Recognition Reflects Nigerians’ Global Impact

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mrs. Olubukola Moyo Babajide on her conferment with the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour by His Majesty King Charles III. In a statement signed by the Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Babajide, a Nigerian diaspora entrepreneur, technology leader and founder of Crystal Options Ltd. and Female Techpreneur, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for her outstanding contributions to technology,…

IGP Olatunji Disu Pays Condolence Visit to Families of Fallen Police Officers in Zamfara

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the families of three police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Zamfara State. The IGP, accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Hauwa Ibrahim, and the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Abubakar Nakwada, commiserated with the bereaved families and conveyed the condolences of the Nigeria Police Force. The visit underscored the Force’s commitment to honouring the sacrifices of its personnel and supporting families of officers who paid the supreme price in the…

Nigeria Police Reaffirms Commitment to Global Peace Operations, Honours UN Peacekeepers

The Nigeria Police Force has joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, paying tribute to peacekeepers worldwide for their courage, professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment to promoting peace and security. In a statement issued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, honoured peacekeepers who lost their lives in the line of duty under the United Nations flag, describing their sacrifices as a source of inspiration in the continuous pursuit of a safer and more peaceful world. The IGP highlighted Nigeria’s…

Niger Police Begin Clampdown on Covered Number Plates, Unregistered Vehicles

The Niger State Police Command has commenced immediate enforcement against motorists using covered, defaced, or unregistered number plates across the state.   The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the action followed concerns over the increasing rate at which some motorists deliberately cover, tamper with, or remove vehicle registration number plates.   According to Abiodun, such acts violate Section 10(3) of the Road Traffic Act 2004 and Regulation 38 of the National Road Traffic Regulation, 2012, which require all vehicles on public roads to display…

NCS, World Bank Wrap Up PCA Mission, Target Stronger Revenue Assurance

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the World Bank Group under the Accelerated Revenue Mobilisation Reform (ARMOR) Programme, has concluded a two-week Technical Assistance Mission on Post Clearance Audit (PCA), aimed at strengthening compliance management, revenue assurance and trade facilitation through modern audit practices. The mission, which ran from June 1 to 12, 2026, brought together Customs officers and development experts to enhance the Service’s capacity in risk-based auditing, compliance monitoring and revenue protection. Representing the Comptroller-General of Customs at the closing ceremony, the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs…

2026 UTME: JAMB Activates Original Result Slip Printing as Admission Process Begins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their original result slips, a key requirement for admission processing into tertiary institutions across the country. JAMB disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, noting that the original result slips would be available for printing within hours of the announcement. According to the Board, the original result slip contains important information, including the candidate’s photograph, national ranking and other security…

Nigeria Poised to Lead Africa’s Digital, Creative Revolution — EU Ambassador

Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative transformation, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said. Speaking at the opening of the third edition of the Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Mignot said Nigeria’s youthful population, entrepreneurial spirit and expanding innovation ecosystem give the country a strong advantage in driving digital growth and economic development. He described the digital and creative economy as a major opportunity for young Nigerians, saying the country’s tech-savvy generation is well placed to develop solutions and compete globally.…