…The association said any public official found culpable after due process should be prosecuted in accordance with the law, while any funds determined to have been unlawfully diverted or spent outside constitutional provisions should be recovered and returned to the Federation Account. HURIWA maintained that the matter…

…development. According to him, the scheme has, over the years, contributed to key sectors including education, healthcare, elections and emergency response, in addition to fostering unity among young Nigerians. The lawmaker also expressed reservations about the proposal to appoint a civilian as Director-General of the…

…concerning alleged off-budget spending. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Secretary, Mr. Ayodele Kazeem, the party said Nigerians deserve transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The APM was reacting to issues raised during the IMF’s recent Article IV consultation, which referenced…

…urging the relevant authorities to investigate allegations surrounding the body and prosecute anyone found culpable. Speaking in an interview in Abuja on Sunday, the Acting National Chairman of the coalition, Chief Peter Ameh, expressed concern over the inclusion of the council in the 2026 budget despite questions surr…

…were welcome, "They should not come at the expense of its national integration and security objectives." According to him, "Reducing NYSC to a skill acquisition training centre is not healthy for our national life." He maintained that beyond its role in youth development, "The NYSC has over the years served as a strate…

…through the execution of strategic projects aimed at improving infrastructure, security, justice delivery, education, economic empowerment and the welfare of the people. He said, "As I look back at what we have done in a space of one year, I can boldly say that Okpella is on the way to a greater future. The takeaway fr…

…General Waidi Shaibu, has said citizens' support is indispensable to achieving national security objectives. Shaibu stated this on Sunday at the inauguration of a renovated community primary and secondary school in Rumuomasi, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The COAS said the inauguration was part of t…

…dated June 15, 2026, and signed by National Chairman Benjamin Uyanto and National Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga, the union said it was responding to complaints from federal workers who subscribed to the housing scheme. According to the union, the housing project is situated on plots allocated in 2021 by the Federal Capital…

…service. Following that incident on June 7, church authorities said they strengthened security around the premises to prevent further thefts. Eyewitnesses said the suspect, who allegedly pretended to be mentally unstable when confronted, had been under surveillance by the church’s Royal Rangers security team after he w…

…Police Act, 2020, and other relevant laws in the interest of public safety and national security. The police commissioner said operational experience has shown that kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists and other criminal elements frequently use vehicles with covered or missing registration plates to conceal their identi…

…the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), has vowed to prosecute any staff found involved in an alleged employment racketeering scheme linked to the hospital. In a statement issued by the hospital’s Head of Public Relations, Mr. Tope Fayehun, the management alleged that some individuals po…

…"The fire started from a corner of the complex before thick smoke engulfed a large section of the area. It burnt for several minutes before the arrival of firefighters," an eyewitness said. Among the goods and property damaged by the fire were raw materials, production machines, testing equipment and other items within…

…were disclosed in a statement issued by the company on Sunday and signed by the Company Secretary, Bello Abdullahi. According to the statement, both appointments took effect on July 1, 2026, following the retirement of former directors, Akinwumi Godson Fanimokun and Taofeeq Oluwatoyin Salman. The company also announced…

…students were admitted into Erasmus Mundus master's programmes this year, with 89 securing the highly competitive fully funded scholarships, placing Nigeria once again at the top in Africa and among the world's five leading countries for admissions into the programme. "This year we have about 163 Nigerian students admi…

…platforms. "The Imo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and will continue to provide timely and accurate information on matters relating to public safety."

…attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity in the area. According to community sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty. The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders,…

…affecting Nigeria, particularly on issues relating to religious freedom and US security assistance. "We're working on Chris (Smith)'s bill, which obviously I'm a co-sponsor of that bill. But I'd say, more importantly, what people need to pay attention to is the appropriations bill that we're going to have on the floor…

…urged the government to prioritise timely payment of corps members' allowances, improved security and general welfare. She said that the government should not consider changing corps members’ uniforms from the traditional Khaki to Adire, arguing that Khaki reflected the scheme's national outlook. A former corps member,…

…bill containing provisions relating to Nigeria, particularly on religious freedom and US security assistance. "We're working on Chris (Smith)'s bill, which obviously I'm a co-sponsor of that bill. But I'd say, more importantly, what people need to pay attention to is the appropriations bill that we're going to have on…

…vast experience, wisdom and unwavering commitment to the development of the education sector in Bauchi State. "Governor Bala Mohammed described late Yakubu Ibrahim as a distinguished public servant whose life was defined by integrity, humility, selfless service and an unrelenting passion for the advancement of educatio…

…the government's financial management," the statement said. Oyedele explained that under Sections 80 to 83 and 162 of the 1999 Constitution, public funds could only be withdrawn and spent in accordance with the Constitution and laws enacted by the National Assembly. He said Federal Government spending was undertaken th…

…public participation." "The internationally recognised Tshwane Principles on National Security and the Right to Information further provide that no public authority should be categorically exempt from disclosure obligations and recognise an overriding public interest in the disclosure of information concerning corrupti…

…during Mawar, Sinlaku took almost… three weeks,” Borja told AFP at Guam’s Homeland Security headquarters. – El Nino – The world’s oceans experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead, the European Union’s Copernicus Marine Service said on Wednesday. Warmer oceans help tropical s…

…launched a new Skilled Worker Visa programme to attract foreign professionals into sectors facing acute labour shortages.The programme allows eligible applicants to obtain a three-year temporary residence permit or apply directly for permanent residency. It also removes the mandatory Russian language examination and ai…

…joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies, but his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent. The elder Khamenei ruled the Islamic republic from 1989 until he was killed aged 86 in an airstrike on the first day of the US-Israeli…