Workers Day: Make Your Sacrifices Count – NILDS DG Tells Nigerian
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Nigerian workers to use the Workers’ Day public holiday to reflect on how their sacrifices can contribute meaningfully to national development. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, […]
NDLEA Recovers N16.9bn Worth of Opioids in Lagos Drug Warehouses
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered illicit opioids worth N16.9 billion following the seizure of over 4.3 million units of tramadol and codeine syrup from three hidden warehouses in Lagos. Operatives carried out the intelligence-led operation on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Park View Estate, Ago Palace Way, Okota, […]
Navy Dismisses Rating Over Disobedience, AWOL
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a rating, SMMEA UMA TU E5618, following confirmed violations of military regulations bordering on disobedience to lawful orders and absence without official leave (AWOL). In a statement released on its official platform, the Navy disclose that the personnel was found culpable after due disciplinary procedures were carried […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry Kicks Off Induction Training for New Envoys
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced an induction programme in Abuja for newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate ahead of their diplomatic postings. According to spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the training is designed to strengthen their understanding of Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, consular duties, and mission administration. Minister of State for Foreign […]
D.R Congo Sets Up Paramilitary Unit to Secure Mining Sites
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced the creation of a new paramilitary unit to secure mining sites across the country, which is rich in critical minerals. According to the General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM), the new unit known as the “Mining Guard” is designed as a special paramilitary force to […]
Nigerians Not Under Siege in South Africa Envoy Ajayi
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s Acting Ambassador to South Africa, Temitope Ajayi, has assured that Nigerians living in the country are not under siege amid recent reports of xenophobic tensions. Speaking on a National Television on Monday, Ajayi said both the Nigerian and South African governments are working together to ensure the safety and well-being of […]
Federal Character Policy Fuelling Division, Weakening Unity – NILDS DG Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness, Zainab Bakare The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Professor Abubakar Suliaman, has raised concerns that Nigeria’s federal character principle designed to promote inclusion is increasingly deepening divisions and weakening national cohesion. Speaking on Wednesday at a public lecture in Abuja, Professor Sulieman described the policy as […]
Tinubu Calls for Stronger Social Protection at ISSA Seminar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger, more inclusive and better-communicated social security systems across West Africa, warning that millions in the region remain vulnerable to economic shocks and workplace risks. The President, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday while declaring […]
Tinubu Shakes Up Cabinet, Replaces Edun and Dangiwa
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant cabinet reshuffle, removing the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, in a move aimed at strengthening economic coordination and governance delivery. According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Fake Ambassador Titles
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has warned against the use and conferment of diplomatic titles, especially “Ambassador,” describing the trend as illegal and punishable under Nigerian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said during a press briefing that it is increasingly concerned about individuals and groups falsely claiming diplomatic […]