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The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the operations of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) is set to question the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, as its investigation enters the third week. The committee, chaired by Yusuf Gagdi, is probing how an organisation the Federal Government has described as non-existent allegedly secured office accommodation within the Federal Secretariat Complex in Abuja and received more than ₦1.32 […]

The Federal Government has approved a new remuneration package for non-teaching staff in federal universities, increasing several earned allowances with effect from January 1, 2026. The approval, contained in a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC) and dated July 20, 2026, implements an agreement reached with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on June 29, 2026. According to the circular, the […]

  A United States-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has accused President Bola Tinubu of posing a threat to Nigeria's stability and United States interests. The firm made the allegation while reacting to remarks reportedly made by US Congressman John James, who stated that "tens of thousands of Nigerians have been slaughtered by terrorists ignored or enabled by the Nigerian government." In a statement released on Friday, the lobbying firm, which […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles, warning that the measure could infringe on citizens' constitutional rights. The reaction follows the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate, which proposes a ₦50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The bill also provides for a ₦50,000 fine, six […]

The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill to establish State Police Services, marking a significant step toward decentralising Nigeria's policing system after years of debate over the need for state-controlled law enforcement. However, the landmark reform was overshadowed by a walkout staged by members of the Minority Caucus, who accused the House leadership of violating constitutional procedures during the bill's passage. Supporters of the legislation maintained that […]

  Three suspected bandits were killed and a kidnapped businessman rescued after security operatives foiled an attack on Aboki Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, claimed the life of a resident identified simply as Musa after gunmen stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. The attackers abducted a businessman, Tuhkur Sanni, before residents alerted security agencies through […]

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has condemned the growing incidents of political violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election, urging all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The union made the call in a communiqué issued after its July Congress held at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo. The journalists expressed concern over the rising political tension across the state and called on […]