P resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the African Union to step in and end the repeated attacks on Africans and other foreigners living in South Africa. Represented at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly in Luanda, Angola, the President said the violence was damaging African unity and the peaceful life the continent is trying to build. Tribune Online reported the statement. He made it clear that while South Africa has the right to enforce its immigration laws, the attacks on migrants must not continue. “Nigeria wishes to express its concern over the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa,” the statement said. To address it, Tinubu asked AU leaders to include the matter on the agenda of the 40th Ordinary Session of the Assembly coming up in January 2027, so concrete steps can be taken. According to Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Nigeria has already starte...

T he Lagos State Government plans to add more fire stations across the state to improve public safety. This comes after a new fire station was opened as part of recent projects launched to boost development and protect residents. In a statement, the state government said the projects were unveiled during a two-day event held from April 8 to April 9, 2026, under Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. Godswill Akpabio carried out the commissioning on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. One major project is the Tolu School Complex in Olodi Apapa, Ajegunle, within Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area. The complex has 36 schools, a modern fire station, and a stadium with 19 small football pitches. Officials say adding a fire station to the complex shows the government’s plan to save lives, protect property, and support local communities. A multi-agency complex named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was also opened at the event. The centre is expected to help emergency teams and other pu...

N igeria's Federal Government pledges to crack down on cyber threats to protect citizens' digital rights and privacy. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on March 16th, 2025, Dr. Ayodele Bakare, Assistant Director of the Cybersecurity Department at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), revealed the country's robust cybersecurity measures. The government has developed policy and regulatory frameworks, including the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Framework, and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention) Act 2015, amended in 2024. NITDA has also introduced sector-specific regulations, such as the National Public Key Infrastructure Regulation, to enhance digital security. Bakare highlighted NITDA's role in Nigeria's data protection landscape, including the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019, which has evolved into a full legal framework implemented by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. The agency is fin...