Senate Grills NNPCL Chiefs Over Unaccounted N210trn
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Public Accounts has intensified its probe into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), summoning top officials over an alleged unaccounted N210 trillion flagged in audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023. At a tense session on Wednesday, the committee—chaired by Aliyu Wadada Ahmed—warned that it would issue a […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in Pension Verification Exercise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has raised concern over the low turnout in the ongoing verification and enrolment exercise for civil servants with accrued pension rights, as the deadline draws closer. The exercise, conducted by the National Pension Commission, targets treasury-funded workers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) employed before June 30, 2004. Despite […]
Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun, Delta State. The move is what it described as part of its zero-tolerance stance on extrajudicial killings. The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, triggered immediate internal […]
NSITF Trains Officials on Employees’ Compensation Scheme
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in the full and effective implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the state’s public service. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Falaye, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos during […]
Senate Confirms Yuguda as CBN Deputy Governor
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, endorsing him as a fitting choice for the critical monetary policy role. The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, which […]
NDLEA, Customs Deepen Collaboration to Tackle Drug Trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigeria Customs Service have signed a comprehensive collaborative framework aimed at strengthening inter-agency synergy and enhancing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in Nigeria. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting where both agencies through a communiqué acknowledged that the growing […]
Kida Rallies Nigerians for D’Tigress’ World Cup Mission
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As preparations gather pace for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Germany, President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ahmed Kida, has called on Nigerians across the globe to unite in support of the country’s women’s national team, D’Tigress. Nigeria faces a daunting challenge in Group B, where they will battle […]
Court Affirms FCCPC Powers to Investigate Medical Negligence
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court, Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints of medical negligence, in a ruling seen as strengthening accountability in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on April 15, 2026, in a suit filed by Life Bridge […]
Ruto Says English Proficiency Remarks Were Taken Out of Context
By Zainab Bakare Kenyan President William Ruto says his remarks on English proficiency were misinterpreted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Mining Investment Conference and Expo in Nairobi, as aired by NTV Kenya, he explained the comments came from a private conversation later made public. Ruto sent regards to Bola Tinubu and Nigerians, […]
TUC Vows Mass Mobilization Against Insecurity, Soaring Tariffs
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising electricity tariffs, warning that organised labour may mobilise workers if policies continue to undermine their welfare. The warning was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by TUC President, Festus Osifo, […]