African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has identified the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation as institutions he believes are at the centre of corruption in Nigeria. Speaking in an interview with Lucky Udu, Sowore…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, saying the move was aimed at preventing the alleged diversion of about N11 billion belonging to the state. According to the anti-graft agency, the decision followed an ongoing investigation that began in March 2026 into the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new salary structure will take effect from September 1, 2026, and is expected to benefit approximately 250,000 military personnel across the country. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on…
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has declared that the Monday sit-at-home observed in parts of the Southeast has effectively come to an end. Soludo made the remark on Monday, August 3, while recounting how he was delayed in traffic for about 15 minutes in Onitsha, describing it as a sign that normal economic activities had…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to receive the proposed Executive National Policing Bill for review on September 3 as the Presidency enters the final stage of drafting legislation to establish a legal framework for state policing in Nigeria. The Presidency has also unveiled a public information portal to enable Nigerians submit memoranda and position papers…
Moviegoers watching “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in Cartagena, Colombia, got more than they bargained for after a foul odor reportedly forced the evacuation of a cinema during a screening. According to reports, fans had just settled in to enjoy the latest Spider-Man installment when someone allegedly passed gas, filling the theater with an overpowering smell.…
The Edo State Government has confirmed the rearrest of the mother and stepfather of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly abused in Benin City, saying both suspects will be prosecuted as investigations into the case continue. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the ministry is committed to ensuring the child…
Juju and Highlife singer Iyun “Saint Janet” Ayilore has passed away. The singer, known for blending sexually explicit lyrics with Juju and Highlife music, died on Saturday, August 1. Her manager, Jide Bass, confirmed the news to journalists. Popularly referred to as the General Overseer of the Sinners’ Chapel and St Bottle’s Cathedral, Saint Janet…
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has appealed to residents not to politicise the state’s security challenges, urging them instead to pray for peace, remain united and support security agencies in their efforts to restore stability. Radda made the appeal on Saturday, August 1, during the 2026 Yaumul Shukur (Thanksgiving Day) celebration, held to…
The Nigerian Army has deployed 86 personnel to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming the country’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across West Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, the Army said the troops, deployed as Nigerian Company 5 (NIGCOY 5 ESSMGB), departed Abuja aboard a Nigerian…
