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The Federal Government has increased the monthly imprest allocation for ministers and other senior public officials under the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant. Under the revised arrangement, ministers will receive N700,000 monthly for approved operational expenses such as office stationery, refreshments and other routine administrative needs. This represents an increase from the previous allocation of N300,000. The adjustment also affects other categories of senior government officials, with revised imprest limits […]

A school principal who was abducted alongside dozens of pupils and teachers during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has appeared in a new video, appealing for accurate information regarding their captivity. In the video, the principal, Mrs. Alamu, stated that the hostages had spent 24 days in captivity and expressed concern over reports circulating about the demands of their captors. She urged […]

President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Malagasy leader arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was formally received by senior government officials before proceeding to a private meeting with the Nigerian President. The visit marks Randrianirina’s first official trip to Nigeria since assuming office in October 2025. The high-level engagement […]

The Oyo State Government has alerted residents in all 33 local government areas of the state to the heightened risk of flash flooding during June 2026 following forecasts of increased rainfall and thunderstorms. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, warned that high-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could lead to temporary road overflows and flooding in some communities. He noted that the government has intensified the clearing […]

Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark on Monday staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, calling on the judiciary to remain impartial and resist any attempt to undermine opposition parties in the country. The demonstrators gathered at the court premises amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the party involving the faction led by Nafiu Bala. The […]

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to intensify efforts against insecurity and ensure the release of all persons held captive across the country. Speaking during a national interdenominational church service held in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the President declared that Nigeria would not yield to terrorists, bandits, or any form of criminal intimidation. He emphasized that protecting the lives and property […]

The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolished property, a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community along the Aiyegun–Anaye Road area of Ibadan, was brought down on Monday as part of efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the […]

Several states across Nigeria have intensified the recruitment and deployment of forest guards as part of renewed efforts to combat insecurity, protect rural communities, and deny criminal groups access to forest hideouts. The initiative gained momentum following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards nationwide amid growing concerns over banditry, kidnappings, and attacks in various parts of the country. Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, […]

  British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer Talay Riley has tragically died after a stabbing incident in East London, prompting a murder investigation by authorities. Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was reportedly attacked on Friday morning in the Silvertown area of London. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but despite efforts to save him, the 35-year-old musician was pronounced dead. His family […]