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The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has decorated his Military Assistant, Shuaibu Muhammad, with his new rank of Lieutenant Colonel at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The decoration ceremony was jointly performed by the NYSC DG and the officer’s wife, Mrs. Hauwa Muhammad, in the presence of top management staff and dignitaries. Speaking during the event, General Nafiu described the newly promoted officer as diligent and dedicated, noting that he had consistently lived up to expectations in the discharge…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approved a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The newly signed budget allocates ₦4.799 trillion for statutory transfers and ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing. Recurrent (non-debt) expenditure is set at ₦15.4 trillion, while a substantial ₦32.2 trillion has been earmarked for capital projects under the Development Fund. With capital expenditure accounting for about 50 percent of the total budget, the fiscal plan reflects the…

The Federal Government has raised alarm over the increasing trend of individuals and groups illegally conferring and adopting diplomatic titles, particularly that of “Ambassador,” without lawful authority. The warning was issued on Friday, April 17, 2026, in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, during a media briefing to clarify issues affecting the ministry. Ebienfa disclosed that the government had uncovered cases of unauthorized persons and entities fraudulently presenting themselves as diplomats or conferring such titles on unsuspecting members of the public. “It has…

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), in recognition of his professional accomplishments and contributions to national development. The honour was bestowed during a special convocation ceremony held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, where Adeniyi described the award as both a personal and professional milestone. Reflecting on his time at the institute, he credited the NIJ for instilling in him enduring values that have shaped his career trajectory. He emphasised professionalism, discipline, and continuous self-development as principles…

Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has spearheaded the adoption of a landmark global resolution on post-conflict recovery at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Istanbul, Turkey. The resolution, titled “The Role of Parliaments in Establishing Robust Post-Conflict Management Mechanisms and Restoring a Just and Lasting Peace,” places national parliaments at the centre of global peacebuilding efforts, emphasizing inclusive governance, institutional strength, and sustainable recovery strategies. Kalu, who served as co-rapporteur alongside Mr. A. Al-Zu’bi of Jordan and Ms. F. Belhirch of…

Nigeria has signaled renewed openness to increased investment in its offshore oil and gas sector, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost production and attract foreign capital. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while receiving Jagir Baxi, the newly appointed Chairman, Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager of ExxonMobil Nigeria and its affiliates, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited. Tunji-Ojo expressed confidence that ongoing reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are strengthening investor confidence and driving a steady rise in Foreign Direct…

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern warning to motorists and members of the public against assaulting road safety operatives, following the arrest of a suspect linked to an attack on FRSC personnel in Edo State. The warning was coming in the wake of an incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, involving a patrol team from the RS5.1 Edo Sector Command. According to the Corps, the team had stopped a vehicle over a seat belt…