Oyo Family Urges FG to Recover Slain Teacher’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains. In an open letter issued on Tuesday, the family thanked the Federal Government, security […]
Tinubu Orders NIMC to Enroll All Nigerians by End of 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enroll every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026. NIMC Director General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed the directive while speaking on Sunday on National Television, saying the move is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build […]
NILDS DG Sulaiman Receives Legislative Excellence Award
By Anayo Akwitti The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has received recognition for his contributions to strengthening legislative development and democratic governance in Nigeria. Sulaiman was among prominent lawmakers and stakeholders honoured at the National Legislative Awards 2026, organised by HallowMace Africa on Thursday at […]
Police Arrest 21 Over Cybercrime, Uncover ₦7.7bn Fraud
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 21 suspected cybercriminals over multiple fraud cases, including the alleged manipulation of MTN Nigeria’s billing system that caused an estimated ₦7.7 billion loss. Force Public Relations Officer,q Anietie Okonkon, disclosed this on Thursday evening while briefing journalists on major breakthroughs by the Nigeria Police Force National […]
FG doubles down on fight against drug abuse, trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illicit drug use and trafficking across Nigeria, pledging stronger action on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance on Wednesday at the National Drug Use Summit in Abuja. The summit, themed “Addressing […]
Ogbomoso Elders Disown Adeyemi Over Fake Agency Claim
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Prominent elders and community leaders in Ogbomoso have publicly distanced the town from Adeniyi Adeyemi the man facing prosecution over an alleged fake presidential agency scandal, insisting he is neither a recognised prince nor a representative of the community. The position was contained in a statement issued after an emergency meeting of […]
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe Into Fake Presidential Council
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious body operating as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), directing the anti-graft agency to conclude its findings within 30 days. The directive, contained in a statement issued on Tuesday […]
Tinubu, Qatar Strengthen Ties, Push Security Tourism Growth
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling insecurity while calling for stronger bilateral ties with Qatar to unlock opportunities in tourism, culture and economic development. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Hassan Al-Hail, and the embassy’s Consul, […]
Situation Room Demands Probe of Fake Agency Scandal
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has called for a transparent, independent and time-bound investigation into the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the matter as a serious test of accountability in Nigeria’s public governance system. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, the coalition expresses […]
ECOWAS Parliament Begins Anti-Migration Campaign in Gambia
By Anayo Akwitti The ECOWAS Parliament has launched a week-long public awareness campaign in The Gambia and Senegal to combat irregular migration, human trafficking and modern slavery across West Africa. The initiative, organised under the Sixth Legislature, began in Banjul, The Gambia, on July 6 and will run until July 10 before moving to Dakar, […]