Category: News

Nigeria Police Calls for Calm Over Reported Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force has urged Nigerians to remain calm following reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa, as well as concerns over possible reprisal attacks on South African nationals and interests within Nigeria. In a statement issued on 30 May 2026 by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Police noted that the situation was reviewed after a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on 18 May 2026, chaired by the National Security Adviser. The meeting brought together key security and intelligence agencies to assess…

IGP Disu Approves Promotion of 17,952 Junior Officers Nationwide, Orders Higher Professional Standards

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force, in what authorities describe as part of ongoing reforms to strengthen welfare, boost morale, and reward professionalism within the Force. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the promotion exercise cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide and covers officers at multiple entry-level ranks. The breakdown shows that 165 Sergeants were elevated to Inspectors, 73 Corporals were promoted to Sergeants,…

Renewed Hope for Pensioners as PTAD implements Pension Harmonisation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced the implementation of pension harmonisation for eligible pensioners under the Federal Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), effective from May 2026, in a move aimed at promoting equity, fairness and improved welfare for retirees. In a statement signed by PTAD’s Head of Corporate Communications, Olugbenga Ajayi, the Directorate said the harmonisation policy was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in August 2025 and subsequently incorporated into PTAD’s 2026 pension budget in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PTAD described the development as a…

Klub 98 Initiative Urges Swift Action for Release of Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teacher

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Klub 98 Initiative has appealed to the Federal Government, Oyo State Government, security agencies, and other stakeholders to intensify efforts towards securing the safe release of schoolchildren and their teacher reportedly abducted in Oyo State and still being held captive. In a statement issued by the Vice President of the organization, Mrs. Blessing Obodoechie Mozie, the group expressed profound shock and concern over the incident, describing it as a reprehensible act that threatens the safety and well-being of children and educators. The organization called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Tinubu Commissions Key Health Infrastructure, Launches 145 Tricycle Ambulances Nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a series of critical health infrastructure projects across Nigeria and launched 145 tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response services as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. The projects, executed across the six geopolitical zones, span primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions and are aimed at improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes for Nigerians. Speaking virtually during the nationwide commissioning on Friday, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians, describing the projects…

Moji Makanjuola at 70: Women Groups Celebrate Journalism Icon, Advocate Gender Inclusion

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A coalition of women groups in Abuja on Tuesday honoured veteran broadcaster and former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Chief Mrs. Moji Makanjuola, with a grand reception to celebrate her 70th birthday. The colourful gathering attracted dignitaries, media practitioners, women leaders, and advocacy groups, including Women of Worth Global, INWOAD, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa), Ego Beke Foundation, Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Development, National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), and several other…

Nigerian Navy Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Exercise

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Navy has alerted members of the public to a fake recruitment advertisement circulating on social media, falsely claiming that a Nigerian Navy Replacement 2025/2026 exercise is ongoing. In a disclaimer notice issued on Friday, the Navy described the publication as fake, misleading and unauthorized, warning Nigerians not to engage with individuals behind the fraudulent scheme. According to the statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Nigerian Navy does not conduct recruitment or replacement exercises through WhatsApp numbers, personal phone lines or unofficial…

Akpabio Congratulates Tinubu on 3rd Year in Office, Hails Reforms , Economic Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his third year in office, commended what he described as bold reforms and strategic leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement personally signed by him and released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio lauded the President for what he called three years of “focused governance” that have produced landmark policies and projects aimed at repositioning Nigeria for growth and development. He noted that key areas…

FG Debunks Viral Report on Suspension of National Scholarship, Dissolution of Scholarship Board

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as fake a viral press release claiming that the National Award Scholarship had been suspended indefinitely and that the Federal Scholarship Board had been dissolved. The purported statement, dated May 29, 2026, alleged that the ministry took the decision due to financial constraints, unpaid scholarship obligations and alleged misappropriation of funds within the scholarship scheme. The fake release, which carried the name of the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, also claimed that scholarship payments were under review with no…

NCoS Debunks Alleged ₦120m Robbery at Kuje Custodial Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, were robbed of valuables worth over ₦120 million during a routine search operation, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, JN Osuji, the Service clarified that what transpired at the Kuje custodial facility was a routine security search conducted in line with established operational procedures. According to the statement, all prohibited items recovered during the exercise were properly…