Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as alleged off-budget public expenditure amounting to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his v…

…suspects. However in a statement made released at the weekend by the Public Relations Officer Major Ibrahim Yahayathe Army reiterated the Army commitment to probing the matter and punish the errant personnel but there is no evidence against the accused personnel that support the allegation against them. He said, “The N…

…which has been trending on social media, showed Pastor Idowu stopping his car when he noticed people wading through floodwaters. Daddy Freeze said the pastor did not just offer them a ride, he also changed his route to make sure they got to their destinations safely. Speaking on why he has maintained a close relationsh…

…in Eda Oniyo, a border community between Ekiti and Kwara states, during an evening service. The attackers shot the pastor before abducting 16 worshippers, including women and children, and marched them into the forest. Sources in the community said the abductors initially moved the victims through forests into neighbou…

…and delivery kits worth N10bn to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through the provision of medical equipment, ambulances, maternity kits and…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist and recovered a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Ijaiye/Ojokoro area of Lagos. According to the Command, officers intercepted a motorcycle conveying three passengers when th…

…guise of taking possession. "And two days after, they had come there with their armed policemen to stop government officials from carrying out their lawful assignments of opening up their channel back to the lagoon. But thankfully, we were able to overcome that. "Within 72 hours, we have seen a remarkable improvement i…

…into the national budget? Who proposed and approved the allocation? Which government offices processed the documentation? Was any public money released or committed? If official documents were allegedly forged, how were they used for such a long period without detection?” The movement described the questions as matters…

…questions. "How many people eat akara every morning?" "What if someone supplied offices instead of waiting for passers-by?" "What if breakfast could be delivered?" "What if one stand became three?" "What if a simple food business became a recognised local brand?" The product didn't change. The thinking did. That is how…

…But he added at the foot of the iconic monument: "As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land." It is a theme that Trump has repeatedly hammered home in recent weeks, as the anti-establishm…

…had shown commitment to regular payment of monthly pensions since it came into office. "This government is very much committed to the welfare of elderly citizens in Nigeria. We also know he has plans in place for the regular payment of monthly pensions," he said. He added that pensioners no longer experienced the delay…

…search and rescue efforts", Salvatore Sortino, director of the IOM Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, told AFP. The route is patrolled by a handful of rescue ships operated by charities that have repeatedly accused EU authorities of not doing enough to help prevent deaths. More than 14,000 people landed in Ital…

…But it was his second project, an Android app that calculates lobola/dowry, the bride price traditionally negotiated between two families before marriage in many Southern African cultures, that unexpectedly travelled much further than he ever imagined. Nyoni’s Lobola Calculator, housed on the Google Play Store, has att…

…to freighter converted aircraft. The aircraft (A6-EBK) will enter commercial service with a flight from Hong Kong to Dubai carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted Emirates Boeing 777-300ERSF offers 100 tonnes of payload capacity and 811 m³ of cargo volume, representing a 25% increase in cargo volume over the B…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has told the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unmask the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution. The Presidency alleged that there are in…

…Major Ibrahim Yahaya, the Army stated that the allegations had been attributed to the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, and amplified on social media platforms. The army appealed to victims and witnesses of the alleged assault at the UNIOSUN hostels to provide evidence to assist its…

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…space was enriched June 18, 2026, when dignitaries converged on Nesto Aviation Services, NESTAV, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to join Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, for the official unveiling of two newly acquired Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. Fittingly, the planes were name…

…gateways for driving greener and more efficient logistics. The Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Westtar Kapito, made the call while speaking at a thematic session on sustainable transport during the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum held recently in Lagos. According to Kapito, adopting sustainable transp…

…Arias to steer home. That gave Carlos Queiroz’s goal-shy Black Stars, who scored just twice in the group phase, a major headache. Colombia, roared on by a partisan crowd in Kansas City, continued to dominate, playing fluid, inventive football as they searched for a second goal. Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz had a won…

…arrested by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Anambra State Police Command after an intelligence-led investigation into cases of missing children. VCRU is the new tactical squad created by the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Separ Onome narrated how he became involved in child traf…

…the ball going in after taking a deflection off Diney Borges for an own goal. La Albiceleste will face Egypt next on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw. Cape Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding Europ…

…repeated incursions and devastation of crops in his community. Again, an Inspector of Police attached to MOPOL 51 PMF was ambushed and shot dead at a checkpoint, and his AK-47 rifle was stolen by unknown gunmen in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The deceased police officer, simply identified as Insp…

…consequential sentences in the country's federal architecture: that there shall be a police force for Nigeria, and that "no other police force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof." That single clause has been the legal wall blocking every attempt at state policing for twenty-five years. The Cons…

…immediate investigation into the scandal are human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Civil rights group Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and others. They also want the Chief of Staff to the…