The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, has attributed the enduring peace and stability being enjoyed across Ogun State to the deliberate policies and strategic interventions of Governor Dapo Abiodun aimed at fostering security, social harmony, and sustainable development. Akinmade made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Abeokuta on the achievements of the Abiodun administration over the past seven years, noting that peace remains one of the administration’s most significant accomplishments. According to him, the governor’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and secure environment has laid the foundation for…
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A major policy shift is underway in Northern Nigeria as the United Nations, European Union, state governments and development partners declared that the country’s worsening displacement crisis can no longer be managed through emergency relief alone, warning that millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) risk being trapped in a cycle of dependency unless authorities embrace long-term development and integration strategies. The warning came in Abuja on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, during the inaugural Project Steering Committee meeting of two major intervention programmes aimed at supporting displaced populations and host communities across Adamawa, Yobe, Kano and Sokoto states. With an estimated…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening humanitarian cooperation with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), as both partners move to scale up emergency food assistance for vulnerable communities across Nigeria. This was disclosed in Abuja when the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, received a delegation from KSrelief at the agency’s headquarters, where both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and planned the next phase of direct humanitarian interventions. Mrs. Umar commended KSrelief for its sustained support to disaster-affected and vulnerable populations in Nigeria, noting that the partnership has continued to reinforce federal…
The United Kingdom has escalated its economic pressure campaign against Russia with a sweeping new sanctions package targeting what it calls the “shadow infrastructure” sustaining Moscow’s war in Ukraine, including a Nigeria-linked firm accused of facilitating illicit financial flows. In a coordinated announcement on Tuesday, the UK government unveiled 70 new sanctions aimed at disrupting Russia’s military supply chains, clandestine shipping networks, and international finance channels allegedly used to bypass earlier restrictions. At the centre of the latest measures is a widening focus on third-country intermediaries. Among those designated is a Nigeria-based entity identified as Pilot Finance, which UK officials…
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Amnesty International Nigeria, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, has called for deeper accountability, stronger grassroots participation, and sustained commitment to human rights as the organisation held its second Membership Annual General Meeting. Speaking at the gathering attended by members, partners, volunteers, and representatives from Ghana, Kenya, and Germany, Rafsanjani described the meeting as a “defining moment” for the organisation, noting that it provides an opportunity to reflect on progress made and set priorities for the future. He said the AGM marked an important milestone for Amnesty International Nigeria, coming after its recognition as a…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned 10 newly completed intra-city road projects in Makurdi, Benue State. The projects, spanning approximately 11.5 kilometres, are part of the broader Phase I Urban Renewal Programme implemented by the state Governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Alia. The First Lady stated that the projects clearly demonstrated the practical implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu through investments that directly impact the lives and livelihoods of citizens. She expressed gladness for the improvements and level of development in the state. The completion of the infrastructure according the First Lady…
The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has intensified its campaign against drug abuse and cultism, warning students of the destructive consequences these vices pose to individuals and society. Speaking during a sensitisation programme at Community Secondary School, Oruma, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, urged students to resist peer pressure and avoid involvement in drugs or secret cult groups. He emphasised that such practices cut short dreams, endanger lives, and hold no progressive future for anyone who indulges in them. Ogbuku, who was represented by the NDDC Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution,…
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Head of Service in collaboration with Human Capital Partners (HCP), on Tuesday, 16th June 2026, commenced the screening exercise for eligible applicants seeking appointment into the positions of Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The Computer Based Test which marks the first stage of the screening exercise was held at the JKK Building, Ikorodu Road, Lagos. Over 400 applicants participated in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) as part of the selection process, while successful candidates from the CBT stage will proceed to the Executive Training, Development and Validation Process (ETDVP)…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major financial blow to drug trafficking syndicates, raising over N6.1 billion from the auction of properties confiscated from convicted drug kingpins across the country. The assets, which include a six-storey luxury hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, and three other high-value properties, were forfeited to the federal government following court orders obtained under Nigeria’s asset recovery laws. The Victoria Island hotel accounted for the bulk of the proceeds, attracting a winning bid of N5.9 billion during a public auction conducted in Abuja on Monday. Altogether, four properties were successfully sold, while…
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the federal and state governments to declare the first day of the Islamic calendar, Muharram 1, a public holiday, arguing that millions of Muslims deserve the same recognition accorded Christians on January 1 of the Gregorian calendar. The group made the demand as Muslims across Nigeria and the world marked the commencement of Hijrah 1448 A.H on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026. In a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Abdur-Rahman Balogun, MMPN said the declaration of a public holiday for the Islamic New Year would reflect fairness,…