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The Federal Government has urged the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to develop and implement homegrown anti-corruption strategies to improve transparency, accountability and public service delivery. The call was made on Wednesday at a three-day workshop on the implementation of the Plateau State Integrity and Accountability Strategy, PLASIAS, in Jos, Plateau State. The Head of the National Anti-Corruption Secretariat, Victoria Ojogbane, who represented the Attorney-General of the Federation […]

President Bola Tinubu has described the Hausa people as important pillars of Nigeria’s unity and progress. Tinubu stated this in a message on his X handle on Wednesday to commemorate Hausa Day, being celebrated at the historic Daura Palace. The President said the Hausa language has flourished and become a major language of unity and commerce globally. He congratulated the Hausa community on the occasion and acknowledged its contribution to […]

Motorists and passengers have continued to face hardship on the Benin-Asaba highway, with some spending several days on the road due to failed sections and gridlock. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who inspected the road, apologised to commuters and said the concessionaire, BAECC, had failed to properly handle the project. Umahi said the concessionaire removed existing asphalt despite warnings from the ministry, worsening the road. He ordered a review […]

Confusion has trailed the fuel subsidy position of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, following contradictory statements from his media aides. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, said the former Vice President would restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027 and phase it out later. He said the intervention would support Nigerians and be tied to crude oil production and domestic refining. However, another aide, Phrank Shaibu, rejected […]

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered an alleged baby factory in Abaren Village, Mowe, rescuing two pregnant women and four children and arresting six suspects. Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operation was carried out on August 24 following intelligence on suspected human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. The rescued women were identified as 23-year-old Ilesanmi Foluke, who was seven months pregnant, and 20-year-old Ejekwa […]

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempted abduction and rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, followed credible intelligence on suspicious activities around Magazu village. Acting on the information, the troops moved into the area and encountered armed men allegedly attempting to abduct civilians, including motorists. The troops engaged the assailants, forcing them […]

Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against mob justice, saying anyone who kills a suspected criminal outside the law is guilty of murder. Disu stressed that Nigeria operates under the rule of law and urged citizens to allow security agencies and the courts to handle allegations of crime. He said mob action violates suspects’ rights to life, dignity and fair hearing, adding that social media posts, videos or […]

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate rescue operation following the mass abduction of worshippers in Niger State. Tinubu also condemned the attack and assured the families of the victims that the Federal Government would work to secure their safe return. The President directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services and other security and intelligence agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation. The abduction reportedly occurred […]

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has suspended Professor Ifeanyi Odinye of the Department of Chinese Studies for three months over alleged sexual molestation of a female student. The suspension, approved by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, followed the preliminary report of a six-member investigative panel set up to examine the incident. Odinye will receive half salary during the suspension. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Aloysius Attah, said […]