Month: August 2026

Police in Sokoto State have rescued a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted and hidden inside a sack, while two suspected kidnappers were arrested in separate operations. The boy, identified as Muhammad Sufiyanu, was rescued by detectives in Tangaza Local Government Area after his family reported him missing. Police said detectives intercepted two people on a motorcycle carrying a suspicious sack at about 11pm. The suspects fled, abandoning the sack, […]

Heavy security has been deployed across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election following concerns over violence in parts of the state. Soldiers, police officers and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been deployed to major towns and identified hotspots, with the police warning thugs and other troublemakers to stay away from the poll. Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, said the police would remain professional and […]

Nigeria has failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency standards for the second consecutive year, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report by the United States Department of State. The report said Nigeria’s budget documents did not provide a complete picture of government revenue and expenditure, while actual spending and revenue did not reasonably correspond with the approved budget. It also raised concerns about the independence of the Office of the […]

The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 p.m. today, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who chairs the Presidential Working Group on the Bill, said the consultation would help address concerns around political interference, oversight, police misconduct, and intelligence-sharing between federal and state police. He […]

Written by Mosopefoluwa August 12 every year is set aside globally to celebrate the young citizens and to reflect on the challenges they face. The reflection points to a troubling reality that has been sitting in their minds; the same young population that should be driving the country's growth is instead being held back by unemployment and insecurity. According to the State of the Nigerian Youth Report by Plan International […]

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo, has warned politicians against making inciting comments or engaging in acts capable of triggering violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning followed an invitation extended to Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party in Ilesa on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Etaifo urged political leaders and […]

Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the […]

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the recruitment of youths by politicians to perpetrate electoral violence. Ndukuba said politicians should not use young Nigerians as tools for intimidation and violence during elections, noting that their own children are often protected from such dangers. His comments come ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid concerns over rising political violence in parts of the country. […]

Passengers were stranded in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu on Tuesday as aviation unions grounded Air Peace flights over allegations of non-remittance of ticket sales charges and interference with workers’ unionisation. The industrial action, involving the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, disrupted about 70 flights. The unions alleged that airlines owed about ₦25 billion […]