Category: News

NAHCON Mourns as Adamawa Pilgrim Dies in Saudi Arabia During 2026 Hajj Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a Nigerian pilgrim, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who died in Saudi Arabia during the 2026 Hajj exercise. Mallama Aishatu, aged 73, reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, 9 May 2026, while travelling from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah. In a condolence message issued by the Commission, the Chairman of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, conveyed the sympathy of the Federal Government to the deceased’s…

Police Bust IPOB/ESN Hideout in Imo, Recover Heavy Weapons, Drones, 3,115 Ammunition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on violent extremism and organized criminal networks, following the dismantling of a suspected IPOB/ESN enclave in Imo State. Operatives of the Imo State Police Command carried out the intelligence-led operation on April 23, 2026, at a hideout located in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the operation was based on actionable intelligence obtained from the confession of…

CG Adeniyi Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to Customs Modernisation at WCO Regional Conference

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service and Chairperson of the World Customs Organization Council, Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional customs modernisation, digital transformation, and stronger cooperation among member states in West and Central Africa. Adeniyi stated this during the 32nd Conference of Directors-General of Customs for the West and Central Africa (WCA) Region held in Freetown from May 7 to 8, 2026. Addressing delegates at the high-level gathering, the Customs boss said Nigeria’s leadership within the region is rooted in unity, inclusiveness, and collective progress among…

UNIFEMGA Urges Positive Mindset, National Unity as OAU Muslim Graduates Donate N14.6m Scholarships

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has called on Nigerians to embrace positive thinking, patriotism and collective responsibility as essential tools for national growth and development. The association made the call in a communiqué issued at the end of its 2026 Annual National Reunion held between May 8 and May 10 at Obafemi Awolowo University. The conference, themed “The Potential within Nigeria: Positive Mindset and Communication for Success,” featured a special Jumat service, courtesy visit to the university management, networking dinner, reunion lecture, medical outreach and novelty football…

NSITF Restoring Hope, Dignity of Injured Workers Through Compensation Scheme — Faleye

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has said the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) is helping to restore hope, dignity and confidence to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the course of their duties. Faleye stated this in Abuja during the presentation of prosthetic limbs to 10 beneficiaries under the scheme. Represented by the General Manager, Claims and Compensation, Mrs. Nkiru Ogunnike, the NSITF boss said the initiative has continued to bring relief and renewed confidence to injured workers through rehabilitation…

Customs Cracks International Auto Theft Syndicate, Recovers Stolen Luxury Cars from Canada

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a major breakthrough against transnational auto theft syndicates with the recovery and handover of several stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada. The operation, which followed months of intelligence sharing between Nigerian and Canadian authorities, culminated in the formal transfer of the intercepted vehicles to Canadian officials at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos on Monday, 4 May 2026. At the handover ceremony, the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Nasser Salihou, officially received the recovered vehicles from the Customs Area Controller…

NDLEA Arrests Three Persons with Disability Over Drug Trafficking, Uncovers ₦5.8bn Lagos Drug Stash

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) has arrested three persons with disability in separate drug trafficking operations across Anambra and Kwara States, while also uncovering a major drug warehouse in Lagos valued at ₦5.815 billion. One of the suspects, 60-year-old Romanus Nwabara, was arrested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Akpaka Forest, Onitsha in Anambra State with 250 grams of skunk packaged in retail sachets. In another operation in Ogbunike, also in Anambra State, operatives arrested 25-year-old Amos Kenneth on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with…

FG Targets Zero Exam Malpractice by 2027 as NECO Marks 25 Years, Deepens Digital Transformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to eliminate examination malpractice in Nigeria by 2027 following the rollout of full Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) by the National Examinations Council (NECO), which has already recorded nearly a 90 percent reduction in examination fraud. The policy direction was highlighted during NECO’s Silver Jubilee celebration in Abuja, where stakeholders reviewed ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, credibility, accessibility, and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s examination system. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Ministry of Education…

TMV Credits Tinubu’s Economic Reforms for 38.68% Rise in Non-Oil Export Earnings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has attributed the 38.68 per cent increase in Nigeria’s non-oil export earnings in the first quarter of 2026 to the economic reforms introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group expressed optimism that the upward trend in export performance would be sustained in the coming months. According to the group, the diversification agenda of the Federal Government is beginning to yield tangible results, particularly in the non-oil sector. TMV noted…

MasterCoach Hub Calls for Curriculum Reform, Sustainable Funding at Abuja Capacity Workshop

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Stakeholders in the education, faith-based and social development sectors have called for urgent curriculum reform, stronger institutional leadership and sustainable funding models to help organisations survive Nigeria’s current economic realities. The call was made during a one-day Comprehensive Capacity Training Workshop organised by MasterCoach Hub at the FCT Education Resource Centre in Abuja. In his welcome address, Convener and Training Consultant, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, said the workshop was designed to equip educational institutions, NGOs, children’s homes and faith-based organisations with practical tools for financial sustainability, strategic leadership and organisational growth.…