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Police Recover Stolen Vehicle in Gombe, Arrest 21-Year-Old Suspect

The Oyo State Police Command has recovered a vehicle reportedly stolen in Ibadan and arrested a 21-year-old suspect in Gombe State. The command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the vehicle was stolen on July 29, 2026, and recovered on August 3 following an intelligence-led investigation. According to him, police operatives tracked the vehicle to Gombe, where they arrested Daniel Chinada Obidiukwu, who was allegedly found in possession of the stolen vehicle. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly stole the vehicle […]

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TVET Probe: Reps Give Education Minister September 17 Deadline, Demand Records

The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnic and Higher Technical Education has ordered the Federal Ministry of Education to submit all records on the implementation of the Federal Government’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training programme by August 18, 2026. The committee also gave the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, a final invitation to appear personally before lawmakers on September 17, 2026, to explain the implementation of the programme. The resolutions were reached on Thursday during an investigative hearing […]

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Shettima Begins Two-Week Leave, Returns August 20

Vice President Kashim Shettima has begun a two-week leave approved by President Bola Tinubu, his first since assuming office on May 29, 2023. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima would use the period for study, reflection and intellectual renewal. According to Nkwocha, the leave will allow the Vice President to review ongoing government programmes, consider emerging national and global policy issues […]

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Presidency Credits Tinubu’s Reforms for Strong H1 2026 Corporate Earnings

The Presidency has attributed the strong first-half 2026 financial performance of several companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange to economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the reforms had created a more stable and predictable business environment, helping to boost investor confidence and corporate profitability. In a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, Onanuga identified the unification of the foreign exchange market as one […]

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Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun Loses Husband

Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has died at the age of 62. Anthony died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos State, according to a statement issued by the Adeosun family. The statement described him as a distinguished businessman and devoted Christian whose integrity, generosity and commitment to his family and community touched the lives of many. “He lived a life defined by hard work, service to God, and an unwavering commitment to his […]

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Why 18 States Are Under Investigation Over Fund Mismanagement – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has disclosed that 18 states are currently under investigation over alleged mismanagement of public funds. EFCC Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, made this known during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday while explaining the commission’s restriction of an Osun State Government account. Uwujaren declined to name the states under investigation, saying disclosure of their identities could jeopardise ongoing investigations. He said the EFCC’s action against Osun was not an isolated case, noting […]

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FG Inaugurates NBTE Board After Five-Year Gap

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), more than five years after the agency last had a governing board. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Thursday, is part of efforts to reposition Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a driver of job creation, industrialisation and economic growth. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, charged the new board to align technical education with industry needs, modernise curricula, certify skilled artisans […]

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Navy Recovers 85,300 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 85,300 litres of suspected stolen crude oil products and deactivated two illegal refining sites in Rivers State. The operation was carried out in the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni axis under Operation Delta Sentinel, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the sites were linked to ongoing crude oil theft activities in the area. He said the recovered […]

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Tinubu’s Military Salary Increase Draws Mixed Reactions

President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 30 to 80 percent salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces has drawn mixed reactions from opposition parties. The new salary package, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, will affect about 250,000 military personnel and increase annual personnel costs from N660 billion to N924 billion. Under the new structure, officers above the rank of colonel will receive a 30 per cent increase, personnel from colonel to warrant officer will get 50 […]

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