ICPC: Anti-Corruption Units Not Set Up to Police Staff
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in public institutions are not established to spy on, intimidate or police staff, but to promote accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. An ICPC resource person, Barrister Bimpe Abodurin, gave the clarification during a sensitisation programme organised […]
NHRC Handles 9,969 Human Rights Cases in Bauchi in 10 Months
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Bauchi State says it handled 9,969 human rights cases between January and October 2026, with 6,664 still pending. The State Coordinator, Yachit Dala, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi. Dala said the commission resolved 3,305 […]
South Africans Vote in Local Elections Amid ANC Pressure
By Oluwalemi Kindness South Africans are voting in local elections amid growing pressure on the ruling African National Congress (ANC) over declining public support. Campaigns have featured unusual stunts, with politicians spinning cars, visiting grandmothers and wading through potholes to attract voters. The elections will determine leadership across nearly 300 municipalities responsible for essential services, […]
Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Train Collision
By Oluwakemi Kindness Spain’s Transport Minister, Óscar Puente has resigned, six days after a high-speed train collision killed at least 69 people and injured dozens. Puente announced his resignation in Congress on Tuesday, following questions over the crash near Urda, south of Madrid, where a moving train struck a stationary train. He said he could […]
Nigeria Targets 300 Girls in Drive to Develop Women’s Golf
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria is targeting 300 girls across its six geopolitical zones for introduction to golf as part of efforts to expand women’s participation in the sport. The initiative, known as the Girls in Golf Legacy Project, was highlighted at the opening of the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Nigeria on Tuesday, […]
NCDC Seeks Legislative Backing to Strengthen Disease Control
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for sustained legislative support to strengthen disease surveillance, prevention and control across the country. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Olajide Idris, made the call on Tuesday at a one-day public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on […]
UN Warns of Election Violence, as Police Pledge Readiness
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations on Tuesday warned that political competition and heightened emotions could trigger election-related violence in Nigeria. This is as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, assures that the force is preparing to secure the forthcoming elections. The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office […]
Senate Demands Direct Nigeria-China Flights, Insists on Reciprocity
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to renegotiate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with China to ensure Nigerian airlines operate direct flights to the Asian country under a strict reciprocity arrangement. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, who disclosed that […]
EFCC Targets Financiers, Sponsors Of Illegal Mining In Nigeria
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to intensify its crackdown on illegal mining by targeting financiers, mineral buyers, compromised public officials and other individuals benefiting from the theft of Nigeria’s mineral resources. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said illegal mining was sustained by sophisticated criminal networks involving local and international […]
Makinde’s Aides Resigns Over ‘Unconducive’ Work Environment
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Simeon Adegbola Oyeleke, has resigned, citing an unconducive working environment in the state government. Oyeleke, a former two-term member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and local government chairman, said he was no longer comfortable with the […]