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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has hosted a landmark interfaith Iftar and Lent dinner for police officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought together personnel of different faiths in a rare demonstration of unity, tolerance, and shared national values. The event, described as the first of its kind at the Force Headquarters, aimed to foster interfaith harmony within the Nigeria Police Force while strengthening discipline, cohesion, and mutual respect among officers. Among dignitaries present were Amos Yohanna of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs; Jafar Yakubu of…

The Niger State Ministry of Information and Orientation has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful and all residents of the state on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Obed Nuhu Nana, described the festival as a period of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed devotion to Almighty Allah. He noted that Ramadan instills enduring values such as patience, self-discipline, unity, and generosity, which are critical to building a…

The Director-General/CEO of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to strategic media collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to combat the growing threat of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in the country. Ndace made this known on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, when he led the VON management team on a courtesy visit to the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu. The visit, he said, was aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration in promoting credible information and national cohesion. According…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced a targeted enforcement campaign tagged Operation Safe Kugbo to improve traffic flow and reduce road crashes involving articulated vehicles along the busy Kugbo outbound corridor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative follows a recent intervention by the Corps Marshal, who constituted a high-level tactical team to assess and address the persistent road traffic crashes along the AYA–Nyanya–Kugbo axis. Findings from that assessment informed the rollout of the new enforcement strategy. The Corps said the operation, conceived at the national level…

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, border security, and economic engagement through expanded business visa access. Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday and a third on Thursday during an official visit to the UK, representing the Federal Government. The agreements included an MoU on Migration Partnership, a Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Organised Immigration Crime and Border Security, and another Statement of Intent on the Expansion…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security measures for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), warned that rising cases of abductions and killings of corps members have made the scheme increasingly dangerous for young Nigerians. In its 2026 Salah message issued on Thursday, 19th March, 2026, the group’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, backed growing public concerns demanding either far-reaching safety reforms or a possible suspension of the scheme if adequate protection cannot be guaranteed. MURIC cited several recent and past…

The Niger State Government has approved and ensured the prompt payment of March 2026 salaries to all civil servants across the state. According to the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Obed Nana Nuhu, the gesture fully implemented as of 19 March 2026 is aimed at enabling workers to prepare adequately for the forthcoming Eid-el-fitri celebrations without financial difficulty. He noted that the directive, under the leadership of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, reflected a proactive governance approach focused on the welfare of workers and the timely payment of salaries as…

A human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has commended the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, for promoting religious tolerance and inclusive governance. The commendation was articulated by the group’s Oyo State Secretary,Amb. Ibrahim Agunbiade, in a statement issued on March 18, 2026. MURIC noted that despite the often politicized nature of religious relations in Nigeria, Governor Eno has continued to foster unity and inclusiveness in the state without undue publicity. The group highlighted his consistent engagement with the Muslim community, particularly through hosting Iftar dinners…