…audit will cover IPPIS, Federal Government agencies and their administration and internal controls. The directive followed the Federal Executive Council’s resolution of August 19, 2026, in response to findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on “fake agencies”, ghost workers a…

…a mortuary for autopsy. Akata added that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation. He urged members of the public to protect children, promptly report cases of abuse, and refrain from spreading unverified information or taking the law into their o…

…d3ath." The offence, according to the prosecution, contravenes Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Volume 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006. The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendant to enable him forward the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice. However, counsel to…

PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke described President Tinubu as a formidable opponent that opposition parties must not underestimateDuke, a former Cross River governor, spoke in an interview shared on X, warning that a divided opposition could hand Tinubu an easy victory in 2027The ex-governor used a striking anim…

…the United States government has released the names and photographs of 10 Nigerian nationals facing deportation, with the individuals held at detention facilities across several American states.The detainees face a wide range of criminal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, drug offences, child cruelty, and w…

…on Friday. According to Odunaro, the water supply projects, which were based on communal requests, priority and technical feasibility, are ongoing and at various stages of completion, ranging from site assessment and surveying to drilling, casing, pump installation and testing. He said the projects were expected to be…

…state governors on measures to reduce transportation costs on Friday through its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the move as a mere “political gimmick” that is coming three years too late. The party said the President and the governors were not genuinely interested in bringing d…

A former National Coordinator of the National Poverty Eradication Programme, Professor Magnus Kpakol, has warned that cash transfers alone cannot lift Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an inter…

…labour movement. The party’s condolence was contained in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, on Friday. Asogwa said Ugboaja was “a strong unionist, committed democrat and pillar of support to the current leadership of the Labour Party,” adding that his death had created “a painful void n…

…country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, the US government revealed a penalty that could significantly affect those…

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani approved N810 million for graduates of the state's new vocational institute at its maiden graduation ceremonyEach of the 4,050 graduates will receive N200,000 to help with tools, seed capital, professional registration or transport costsThe Kaduna State Institute of Vocational Training runs thr…

A popular social media personality, Jamaar A Milton, released a video claiming to have court documents proving Yada Awakening and Queen Yada were never legally marriedQueen Yada had announced the end of their eight-year relationship on Instagram, sharing disturbing allegations about physical abuse during their time tog…

…in the k!dnapping of a commercial driver, Idris Zakari Baba, and other related criminal activities. Iniedu said investigation by the police revealed that the victim was allegedly lured under the pretext of conveying Mohammed from Abuja to Zaria before being intercepted by armed men, taken into the bush and held until a…

…some hostage-release agreements involving food and other supplies. For its actor-level analysis, SBM said it identified groups based on reports from individual incidents and attributed ransom payments to the group specifically identified as responsible. Where no particular group could be identified, the perpetrators we…

…businessman, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, has dragged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, challenging his continued detention and requesting his immediate release or bail. Afolabi also demands N190 million in damages from the anti-narcotics a…

…kind recorded by the agency. According to the statement, “a 53-year-old Nigerian national Celestine Ikenna Godwin” was arrested “in possession of 9,020 ecstasy tablets some quantities of suspected cannabis ruderalis (skunk).” The agency added that the suspect “was arrested with a machine suspected to be used for manufa…

…Friday in Yola, Omar said his purported replacement announced by Atiku was unconstitutional, insisting that he remained the authentic governorship candidate of the party. “I have read with shock the statement attributed to former Vice President and national leader of the ADC, His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, purpo…

…and past disqualifications as the reason for his persistence. He stressed his constitutional right to contest and his readiness to serve Nigeria, highlighting his experience, competence and patriotism as qualifications for the Presidency. The presidential candidate equally attributed Nigeria’s insecurity to government…

…aimed at preventing and dismantling armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent criminal activities across the state,” the statement added.

…Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, to strengthen regional security and combat terrorism. He made the pledge in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria an…

…Command, and in continuation of the Command's intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the State, operatives of the Command embarked on sustained intelligence-led follow-up operations aimed at identifying, apprehending those responsible for the heinous crime. "Consequently, at about 2330hrs o…

…55(1)(i) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Balarabe said intercepted wildlife and the three suspects involved in the illegal trade had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. While handin…

…He urged the government to adopt preventive measures by engaging communities and traditional institutions before such challenges developed into emergencies. He further expressed concern over the economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying the removal of subsidies had increased pressure on households, businesses and work…

King Charles III released a personal statement mourning the death of King Harald V of Norway, describing him as a dear cousin and close friendHarald V, who died at 89, was described as the oldest reigning king in Europe at the time of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the…

…elections. Also speaking, Oluwa urged party leaders and stakeholders to maintain internal cohesion, discipline and effective grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections. He said while the party had made significant progress, there were areas where its internal structures could still be strengthened. Oluwa therefore…