Okolowo muslim congregation hail turbaning of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki
The Muslim congregation of Hafsat Yahaya Oloriegbe Memorial Central Mosque, Okolowo, Ilorin, has congratulated Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani on his turbaning as the 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate. In a congratulatory message, the mosque described the appointment as a historic event, noting that it is the first of its kind in […]
Prospective Corps Members Divided Over Proposed NYSC Reforms
The Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), including extending the orientation camp from three to six weeks, have sparked mixed reactions among prospective and serving corps members. The reforms are intended to strengthen skills acquisition, enhance career development and reposition the NYSC to better meet Nigeria’s evolving development needs. Established […]
JUST IN: Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, according to the Presidency. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced their release in a post shared on his verified X account on Friday. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in […]
Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks Across Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected ISWAP terrorists across parts of Borno State. In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the attacks occurred between 12:20 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., with the insurgents attempting to […]
Edo Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Reduce Maternal Deaths
Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has called for stronger collaboration among government, development partners and private healthcare providers to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, saying no woman should die while giving birth. Oshiomhole made the appeal on Thursday during the seventh anniversary celebration of Med-Vical International, where the organisation launched its Med-Vical […]
Court Upholds FCCPC’s Airfare Investigation Powers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) authority to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing, ruling that such investigations do not amount to price regulation. In a judgment delivered on June 29, 2026, Justice B.F.M. Nyako dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari Congratulates Justice Kawu On Legal Aid Council Chairmanship Appointment
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has congratulated Justice Sulyman Durosinlohun Kawu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria. While thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the honour, Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a statement issued on Thursday by his […]
Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD Arraigned Over Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering. Dikko, who appeared before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge, pleaded not guilty to the allegations. Masterpiece Projects & […]
Reps Clash Over Motion to Summon Tinubu on Budget
The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget. The tension began during plenary when Benedict Etanabene, who represents the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, raised a point of privilege […]
Expert Urges Transparency Over IMF’s N8.8tn Spending Report
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) disclosure of ₦8.8 trillion in unrecorded government expenditure has intensified scrutiny of the Federal Government’s fiscal transparency, prompting renewed calls for greater accountability in public finance management. The IMF raised the issue in its June 2026 Article IV Consultation report, stating that Nigeria recorded ₦8.8 trillion in expenditure that was […]
