Category: News

NDPC Urges Journalists to Uphold Ethics Ahead of 2027 Elections, Warns Against Disinformation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has called on journalists across the country to maintain high ethical standards, professionalism, and responsible information management as Nigeria prepare for the 2027 general elections. The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Vincent Olatunji, made the appeal in a goodwill message delivered at the 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council. He was represented at the event by the Head of Media Unit of the Commission, Itunu Dosekun. Olatunji noted that the theme of the programme, “2027 Election:…

Nigeria Customs Service Strengthens Inter-Agency Collaboration Against Terrorism Financing, Transnational Crimes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated operations to combat terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crimes across the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this on Thursday during a study tour by participants of the Operational Level Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Regional Security Course 2 (CFTRSC-OPL2) from the National Defence College at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Adeniyi commended the growing capacity development initiatives within the Service and lauded the…

PR Strategist Omoniyi Ibietan to Keynote Ademola Akinbola’s 7th Book Launch

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned Public Relations strategist and Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, will deliver the keynote address at the virtual public presentation of “Communicating to Win in Career and Business,” the seventh book authored by communication and brand management professional, Ademola Akinbola. The event is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 24, 2026, via Zoom from 8:00 p.m. Nigerian and UK time. Interested participants are expected to join the Zoom session using Meeting ID 829 6047 0616 and Passcode 714273. Dr. Ibietan will speak on the…

Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Crude Oil Staging Sites in Delta Creeks

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta with the discovery and dismantling of multiple illegal crude oil staging sites concealed within creek networks in Delta State. The operation, conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA, targeted suspected transit and storage points used by oil thieves operating within Madangho Creek and the Ogbe-Ijaw axis. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation followed credible intelligence supported by maritime…

Niger Police Bust Drug, Theft, Violence Syndicates in Multiple Arrests

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects in a series of coordinated operations targeting drug abuse, violent crime, armed robbery, vandalism and receiving stolen property across Minna and Mokwa. According to a crime bulletin issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the arrests were carried out between 13th and 21st May 2026 by operatives of Bosso, Tudun-Wada, Kpakungu and Mokwa Divisions acting on credible intelligence and distress calls. In the first incident, on 13th May 2026, police operatives raided black spots around Unguwan-Biri in Minna…

Humanitarian Minister, UNOCHA Move to Strengthen Partnership on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable Nigerians. According to a statement issued by Director Information and Public Relations , Janet McDickson Noah, the Minister made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with a delegation from UNOCHA led by Danielle Parry at the conference room of the Honourable Minister in Abuja. Dr. Doro noted that both the Ministry…

Transcorp Hilton Reaffirms Commitment to Hospitality Excellence at NUJ Press Week

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Martin Zarybnicky, has reaffirmed the hotel’s commitment to hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction in line with global standards. Zarybnicky made this known during the 2027 Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council in Abuja. Represented by the hotel’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Ijeoma Cassandra Osuji, the General Manager said the hotel remained a leading destination for conferences, meetings, events, and leisure stays in Nigeria. According to him, the hotel continue to prioritise guest satisfaction while…

NITDA, NUJ FCT Move to Tackle Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council to combat disinformation and strengthen credible information dissemination ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi made the pledge in a goodwill message delivered during the 2026 NUJ FCT Press Week held in Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “2027 Elections: Defending Nigeria’s Democracy in the Age of Disinformation,” the NITDA boss described the topic as timely and significant, noting that while digital technology…

Nigeria Condoles DR Congo Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a devastating Ebola outbreak that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives and infected over 500 people. In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria conveyed its heartfelt condolences to families affected by the epidemic and described the situation as a tragic public health emergency. The government commended health authorities, frontline medical personnel, humanitarian workers,…

HURIWA Hails NDLEA’s Clean Beat FM Launch, Commends Marwa Over Major Drug Factory Bust

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the successful commissioning of Clean Beat 91.5FM, describing the initiative as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. In a statement issued on Friday, HURIWA praised the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Mohammed Buba Marwa, for what it described as visionary leadership in deploying media advocacy as a preventive tool against drug abuse. The rights advocacy group stated that the launch of the radio station…