EFCC Asks Sylva to Appear Over Alleged $14.86m Fraud
By Julian Osamoto The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva to appear for questioning over an alleged $14.86m fraud case. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said on Monday, that Sylva should make himself available to the commission after it declared him wanted in connection with the investigation. “He has […]
Police Challenge VDM to Prove Checkpoint Claims
By Sulyman Gobir The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence for his claim that some officers at checkpoints pass information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force made the demand in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani […]
Minister Pledges Inclusive Housing Projects for Judiciary
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has pledged to include judicial officers and court personnel in the Federal Government’s ongoing housing interventions across Nigeria. Darma made the commitment when the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Babatunde Adejumo, paid a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu Hopeful on Abducted Students
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism over the safe return of students and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo and Borno states, despite their continued captivity nearly three weeks after the incidents. Speaking during his 2026 Democracy Day address to the nation, the President acknowledged that the abductions had cast a shadow […]
Eid-al-Adha: DG NILDS Facilitates Meat Distribution for 400 Resident
By Julian Osamoto The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has facilitated the distribution of free meat to 400 vulnerable residents as part of activities marking the Eid-al-Adha celebration. According to a statement issued by the Media Adviser to the DG, NILDS, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the initiative […]
Stakeholders Seek Equal Attention for Boy Child
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for balanced policies and stronger support systems for the boy child, as students, educators and advocacy groups marked the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child at Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Wuye, Abuja. The event, titled PROJECT-18 Initiative, organised by ORAMALI Foundation in partnership with Wiki Club FGBC […]
Digital Welfare System Excludes Millions of Informal Workers
By Julian Osamoto Civil society organisations in Nigeria have warned that millions of informal workers risk being shut out of government social intervention programmes because of poor digital access, weak infrastructure and exclusionary policy implementation. The concerns were raised at a policy dialogue in Abuja, organised by Paradigm Initiative in partnership with the Centre for […]
ADC Leadership Crisis Deepens as Court Adjourns Suit Indefinitely
By Julian Osamoto The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress ADC under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after the plaintiff, Nafiu Bala Gombe, informed the court that he had asked the Chief Judge of the […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry Kicks Off Induction Training for New Envoys
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commenced an induction programme in Abuja for newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners-designate ahead of their diplomatic postings. According to spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, the training is designed to strengthen their understanding of Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities, consular duties, and mission administration. Minister of State for Foreign […]
Police Affairs Ministry Goes Paperless with Galaxy Backbone ECM Platform
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Ministry of Police Affairs has launched the Galaxy Backbone Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform, marking a major step in its digital transformation and transition from traditional paperwork to a secure, streamlined digital environment. The ECM is designed to enhance governance, transparency and operational efficiency by replacing manual processes with digital workflows. […]