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The Federal Government has disclosed that more than 12.3 million Nigerians have been linked to the National Social Register through their National Identification Numbers as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability in social intervention programmes. The National Coordinator of the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office, Dr. Funmi Olotu, made the disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen in Abuja. The meeting focused on […]

The House of Representatives has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate and recover debts owed to the Federal Government by state actors, private organisations, and Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The committee will be chaired by Oluwole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by lawmaker Salisu Yusuf and five other members during plenary on Thursday. The panel is expected […]

Nigerian music star Davido has announced an indefinite break from releasing new music. The award-winning singer made the disclosure during a recent livestream session, where he told fans not to expect fresh songs from him anytime soon. According to the “OBO” crooner, he is currently on a musical sabbatical and does not feel pressured to release new tracks to maintain his relevance in the industry. “Stop asking me when I […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed against the former minister by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, convicting Mamman on all counts in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024. The court found the […]

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced that President Bola Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode disclosed the development in a post on X, stating that the redeployment came after he formally requested a change from his earlier posting to Germany. According to him, he was not comfortable with the Germany posting for personal reasons and preferred to serve in South Africa, a country he […]

Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State. The operations, conducted on May 6 under Operation Tiger Paw II, targeted criminal activities in Lokoja Local Government Area and surrounding forest communities. Army spokesperson, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said the rescued victims included five boys, two girls, and two adult women believed to […]

Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State on May 6, 2026. The military operations, conducted under Operation Tiger Paw II, were part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping, terrorism, and other criminal activities across the North Central region. According to military authorities, the rescued victims were abducted during […]

The Federal Government has warned that the continued closure of schools due to insecurity poses a major threat to Nigeria’s education system and long-term national stability. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. George Akume, gave the warning on Wednesday during the first triannual meeting of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council held in Abuja. The meeting focused on the theme, “Religious Literacy for National Cohesion.” Akume said attacks on schools […]

The House of Representatives has directed regulatory authorities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to enforce strict compliance with guidelines governing the siting of gas filling stations and outlets across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Adesola Samuel Adedayo, in response to a recent gas explosion in Apapa, Lagos State. Lawmakers expressed concern over the continued location of gas […]