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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for initiating the process to restore more state constituencies in Kogi State, describing the move as a bold step toward deepening democracy and correcting historical imbalances.   The Governor gave the commendation at the INEC stakeholders’... Read More
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, and is aimed at strengthening public engagement, enhancing transparency, and improving the communication... Read More
Olaopa outlines 2026–2030 strategy to reposition commission as government’s human resource engine and drive professionalism across MDAs.   By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Nigeria’s federal civil service is set for a major overhaul as the Federal Civil Service Commission moves to redefine its role in recruitment, promotion, and workforce management through a new medium-term reform agenda.... Read More
Abuja demands probe, autopsy reports, and stronger protections as diplomatic tensions rise over alleged abuses by security forces. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria following the deaths of two Nigerians in separate incidents involving South African security agencies, escalating diplomatic concerns between both countries.  ... Read More
NiDCOM leads high-level talks to unlock diaspora investment, remittances, and skills transfer amid calls for stronger inter-agency collaboration. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Stakeholders in migration governance and diaspora engagement have renewed calls for a more coordinated and results-driven policy framework to maximise the contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora.   The push came during a... Read More
U.S. envoy and Nigeria’s information minister align on promoting press freedom and enhancing strategic communication to support national security. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   The Chargé d’Affaires of the United States, Keith Heffern, has held talks with Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, aimed at تعزيز media freedom and strengthening bilateral cooperation... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has donated a brand-new 32-seater bus to Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja, in a bid to reposition sports and energise women’s football in the state.   The landmark gesture, designed to boost the mobility, morale, and competitive edge of the state-owned female... Read More
Abuja hosts high-level talks as nine African nations move to adopt Nigeria’s data governance model, signalling a shift toward digital sovereignty and economic security. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, hosting a landmark high-level peer exchange in Abuja aimed at strengthening data protection systems across the... Read More
Abuja dismisses viral claims of xenophobic attacks, intensifies diplomacy as fresh demonstrations loom and probes deaths linked to security encounters. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Amid rising concern over anti-foreigner demonstrations in South Africa, the Federal Government has stated that no Nigerian was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during the recent protests, countering widespread... Read More
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