Fani-Kayode Raises Alarm Over Jingir’s Remarks, Seeks Sultan, Tinubu’s Intervention Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over remarks attributed to him concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a statement titled “The
ICPC Uncovers Payroll Fraud as Official Enrols 14 Family Members The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered alleged manipulation of government payroll systems, including a case involving an official who reportedly enrolled 14 family members as government employees. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering
FRSC: Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu Over Extension of Shehu Mohammed’s Tenure The Arewa Economic Forum, a northern-based economic think tank comprising intellectuals, business leaders and policy advocates, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extension of the tenure of the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. The forum
Osun Election: Amnesty International Vows to Pursue Accountability Over Fadahunsi’s Alleged Remarks Osun Election: Amnesty Says Fadahunsi Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Incitement Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to pursue accountability over alleged inflammatory remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The organisation said it would use the case
FCCPC Warns Food Operators Against Unsafe Ingredients, Misleading Labels The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned importers, manufacturers, distributors and other operators in the bakery and confectionery industry against compromising food safety or misleading consumers in response to rising production costs. The Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the warning
EFCC Recovers N115bn, $84m in NDDC Levies From Oil Firms The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered more than N115bn and $84m in outstanding statutory levies owed the Niger Delta Development Commission by oil companies, the anti-graft agency told the Senate on Wednesday. The disclosure was made before the Senate Public Accounts Committee during
Stop Insulting One Another, Sultan Tells Christians, Muslims The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Christians and Muslims in Nigeria to refrain from insulting one another and embrace mutual respect as a pathway to peaceful coexistence. The Sultan made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International Conference on National
Osun Poll: NSCDC Deploys 10,210 Operatives to Enhance Security The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,210 personnel and specialised tactical units to Osun State ahead of the governorship election, as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR,
Police Confirm Killing of 10 Personnel, 17 Bandits in Kebbi Encounter, IGP Disu Mourns The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that 10 police officers were killed during a gun battle with suspected bandits in Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The encounter occurred at about 9:25 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, along the
NiMet Warns of Flash Floods in 13 States, Advises Residents to Prepare The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents of 13 states about the possibility of flash floods between August 11 and 20, 2026. NiMet issued the warning in an advisory released on Tuesday, identifying Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue,