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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, will commence its 2026 Press Week on Saturday, May 16, with a series of activities focused on responsible journalism, healthy living, and democratic accountability ahead of the 2027 general elections. The week-long programme, scheduled to run from May 16 to May 22, is themed: “2027 Election: Defending Nigeria’s Democracy in the Age of Disinformation.” The event is expected to bring together journalists, policymakers, civil society groups, media stakeholders, and government officials to discuss issues affecting Nigeria’s democratic process and…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, over what it described as “professional impropriety” in the redeployment of the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Mutiu Agboke. In a release signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group alleged that the transfer of Agboke and his replacement with Mrs. Toyin Babalola, a retired INEC director, raised serious concerns about transparency and due process within the electoral body. MURIC said the controversy…

The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has clarified that fiscal years are determined by legislative authorization rather than the conventional January-to-December calendar cycle, explained that this accounts for the delayed publication of recent Quarterly Budget Implementation Reports. In a statement issued on Thursday, Yakubu said the Budget Office acknowledged public concerns over the delay but stressed that Nigeria’s fiscal administration operates within constitutional and legal frameworks that may extend budget implementation beyond a standard calendar year. According to him, the recent delay followed the Repeal…

By Our Reporter     In its continued quest at tackling the nation’s Housing challenges , Federal Housing Authority, FHA on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 performed a groundbreaking ceremony at Ofada, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun state.     The ceremony which Kickstarts the construction of FHA Gateway Estate in Ogun State was performed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Authority, Hon Oyetunde Ojo.   The event had many dignitaries in attendance. In his address during the ocassion, the FHA Chief Executive expressed happiness at the…

The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Oba Rilwanu Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu at his palace in Isale Eko, Lagos, ahead of the forthcoming 70th Anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Navy. The visit was aimed at formally inviting the revered monarch to participate in the anniversary activities and to seek his royal support for the celebrations scheduled to hold from May 29 to June 4. Speaking during the visit, Commodore Adams-Aliu described the anniversary as a major milestone in…

The National Human Rights Commission has expressed grave concern over the recurring incidents of military airstrikes allegedly leading to civilian casualties in different parts of the country, warning that the trend violates established human rights and humanitarian law standards. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, said although the Nigerian government has a legitimate responsibility to combat insurgency, banditry, and other security threats, such operations must be conducted in line with the Nigerian Constitution, international human rights obligations, and principles of international humanitarian law. In a statement issued on Tuesday…