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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that the scheme operates a “ransom clause” and exposes corps members to banditry. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the NYSC, through its Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, described the claim as misleading and entirely fictitious, stressing that no such provision exists in its Act, bye-laws, or official publications. The scheme also clarified […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed plans to adopt a consensus approach in selecting its national leadership at its convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. The disclosure was made by the party’s Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the 2026 convention, Mary Ikoku, during an interview on Channels Television. Ikoku explained that while consensus would be used for national leadership positions at the convention, the party […]

Stakeholders in Ibadan, Oyo State, have called for urgent and coordinated reforms to tackle growing infrastructure deficits and rising unemployment, warning that failure to act could hinder the city’s growth and historical relevance. The call was made at the 2026 Ibadan Conference organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in honour of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. The event, held at Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo, formed part of […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the conduct of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, during a recent court proceeding in Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NBA President Yakubu Maikyau described Sowore’s behaviour at the Federal Capital Territory High Court as inappropriate and disrespectful to the sanctity of the court. Maikyau stated that while citizens have the right to express grievances, such actions must be conducted […]

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court held that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities, as established by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that Oceangate […]

The internal crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as a growing rift emerged over the selection of national leadership. Governors aligned with one faction of the party have distanced themselves from the consensus picks for National Chairman and National Secretary, insisting on pursuing legal remedies and a review of the process. The current dispute centers on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed, who have been […]

The Federal Government has introduced stricter enforcement measures for Almajiri learning centres across Nigeria, warning operators that failure to comply with newly established operational standards could result in sanctions, including closure. The reforms, encapsulated in the National Policy on the Enhancement of Almajiri Education, are designed to regulate and modernize the system, which has long been criticised for neglect, exploitation, and inadequate educational outcomes. The policy applies to all Almajiri […]

The Federal Government has emphasized that the success of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform will not be measured solely by the amount of revenue it generates, but by its ability to create a more equitable and inclusive society. According to government officials, the ultimate goal of the reforms is to ensure that opportunities, benefits, and economic participation are distributed fairly across all segments of the population, particularly for historically marginalized groups. […]

An unconfirmed number of people lost their lives today when a fully loaded petrol tanker lost control, colliding with multiple vehicles and tricycles along the Beere-Oje road in Ibadan. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Almond FM News in Yoruba said that the tanker, coming from Oja Oba towards the Beere–Oje axis, suffered brake failure, causing it to ram into several public transport vehicles. The accident, which occured around mid-day disrupted the […]